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Explaining Nonverbal Learning Disorder from experts at Brehm Preparatory School

Brad Palmer

Gus Walz is the son of Governor Tim Walz, the democrat’s vice-presidential candidate.

Gus’ emotional appearance at the Democratic National Convention has brought his experiences with Nonverbal Learning Disorder – or NVLD -- into the public eye, sparking significant conversation on social media.

At Brehm Preparatory School in Carbondale, Deb Browne, their Speech and Language Pathologist, is an NVLD Specialist. She has been at the forefront of supporting students with the disorder.

WSIU's Brad Palmer sat down with her to learn more about NVLD.

This is an example of how folks with NVLD think LOTS OF WORDS. They need to learn how to organize thoughts, their writing, into chunks of main ideas versus details.
Deb Browne from Brehm
This is an example of how folks with NVLD think LOTS OF WORDS. They need to learn how to organize thoughts, their writing, into chunks of main ideas versus details.

Here are blog links provided by Deb Browne for more information on NVLD.

The NVLD Journey

A Parent's Story: Brehm and NLD Transition

As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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