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The Source for Visual-Spatial Disorders by Britt Neff, Julie Neff-Lippman, and Carol Stockdale (2002).
This excellent resource tells the story of a young woman with nonverbal learning disabilities, in her case resulting from Turner Syndrome. The story is told from the viewpoint of Britt herself, her mother Julie, and Carol, the director of a learning clinic who designed an instructional plan for Britt. Part I is divided into three sections, Faith, Hope, and Action, and outlines Britt’s life from third grade through graduation from Smith College. Several topics relevant to high school and college life are discussed in the Action section including driving, dealing with high school math, working, preparing for college, and finding a place at college. Part II gives practical advice on helping students with visual-spatial problems with a variety of challenges including language of space, mapping, telling time, writing, and math. This book is appropriate for parents and children with NLD ages 5 and up. Submitted by Jennifer Spanier 10/28/09.
On Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with Learning Disabilities and ADHD: A Family Guide by Anne Ford with John-Richard Thompson. Newmarket Press, New York. 2007
Anne Ford, the mother of an adult child with multiple learning disabilities, and also Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, addresses many of the concerns that parents have about preparing their learning disabled children for independent futures. Although it is unclear whether Anne’s daughter has a nonverbal learning disability, the pervasiveness of her problems has much in common with NLD. Anne has great suggestions for supporting our children as they transition into adulthood, and at the same time is able to empathize with our difficulties in a way that only another parent who has been there can. Topics covered include sibling relationships, friends, dating, marriage and parenting, choosing a college and college life, employment, and estate planning. The book concludes with interviews with prominent learning disabled adults and a useful resource guide. Submitted by Jennifer Spanier 3/10/08.