A Practice-Based Approach to Group Identification in Nonverbal Learning Disorders

作者: Gail M. Grodzinsky , Peter W. Forbes , Jane Holmes Bernstein

DOI: 10.1080/09297041003631444

关键词: Construct (philosophy)CognitionClinical psychologyPsychologyPsychological interventionNeuropsychologyDevelopmental psychologyLearning disabilityNonverbal communicationEvidence-based practiceNeuropsychological assessment

摘要: Evidence-based practice, the rigorous conduct of clinical analysis and intervention, includes practice-based evidence. Here, practice data were source three “clinical portraits” used for exploratory an array cognitive social problems in 30 children whose neurobehavioral profiles fulfilled psychometric criteria a nonverbal learning disability (NLD). Qualitative children's academic adjustment difficulties revealed patterns dissociable deficits. These findings argue at least groups within NLD construct. Identifying such subgroups is practical importance: More precise characterization neuropsychological competencies leads to improved interventions better outcomes.

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