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Why having Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) is a major life struggle

NVLD is a under recognized and understudied disorder. Many with NVLD live with the problem of being misdiagnosed to other diagnosis like ADHD and Autism.

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Why having Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) is a major life struggle
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I have always struggled with socialization and social skills for as long as I remembered. I was always trying to cover up my true feelings and was very introverted about the truth.


The reason for this is because I have Nonverbal Learning Disorder better known as NVLD. I have a controversial case where professionals argue whether I have it or not. I suffer from introverted reality and try to fake being a pleasant person to try to gain acceptance but was never easy for me.


The thing is, NVLD is under recognized, under studies and is often ignored by professionals. It was never listed as a legal diagnosis in the DSM.There are many people in this world that have NVLD but can't get treatment due to the fact that all the money goes towards autism treatment. Many people tend to get misdiagnosed several times of being told they have Autism over NVLD. Several traits are similar but people with NVLD only suffer the social part and is often ignored.


I have been an activist for NVLD awareness for the past month and its actually really rewarding because even tho people won't listen and understand what the real definition is, I can actually state what it is. Being introverted is a direct result to social bullying and shaming that I experienced growing up and many with NVLD suffer the same.


I started this group with a friend who has NVLD as well to try to build awareness as it's a must have since there is not really much support for people with NVLD. INVLD Alliance is a place for people with NVLD, pending diagnosis or controversial diagnosis among professionals can have support of people alike.

My dream is someday, NVLD will be recognized and validated and will be considered a legal diagnosis as many diagnosed with Autism really have NVLD.

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