I was diagnosed with NLD ( Nonverbal Learning Disorder) about four years ago & I heard that its been put on the autism spectrum? Could anyone tell me if this is true?
Five answers:
Starlight
2012-01-03 17:37:49 UTC
No, it's not counted on the Autism Spectrum as of yet - a NLD just bears a few similar traits to Asperger's syndrome which is a mass problem with interpreting facial expressions and understanding verbal body language instinctually. That certainly doesn't mean you have any type of Autism though! you're almost totally normal.
Harry L
2012-01-03 17:26:41 UTC
It is true
I was diagnosed when i started college, so i got a free laptop!
everyone is on the spectrum so i really wouldn't worry about it
ID88
2012-01-03 17:28:48 UTC
Harry is right - had a friend in college who was diagnosed with NLD -
anonymous
2012-01-03 20:16:38 UTC
No it is not true, this will not be on the Autistic Spectrum or in any of the PDD's
Teddy's Mom Chiliswoman
2012-01-03 20:00:29 UTC
No, it is definitely not true. It is not even going to be included in the DSM V that will be published next year.
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