Nonverbal Cues and NLD
In today’s chapter, we’re going to discuss nonverbal cues that I worked on understanding because of having NLD.
What does Ever-Changing Butterfly Mean to Me and How Being Taken Advantage of Can Change Your Life?
Today's episode is about me not being anonymous anymore, what my pen name means to me, and some very private topics. Please be aware of the topics in this episode being triggering if you or someone you know has/have experienced sexual abuse, suicide, or being taken advantage of.
Trying to do Social Theory with NLD and Interview GSI
Today we’ll discuss social theory and NLD. I interviewed my GSI Alex for this topic. He helped with teaching me shortcuts and writing essays in my junior and senior years.
Why Obvious Things Annoy NVLDERS
Today's episode is about why stating the obvious or obvious things are annoying to people with NLD. I hope you enjoy it.
Trying to do Better With Managing Finances and Seeing the Big Picture
Today, we’re going to discuss trying to do better With Managing Finances and Seeing the Big Picture. When one has NLD it’s difficult to see the big picture because we tend to focus on the small details in life. The following quote is from “Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities” which is by understood.org and it describes what challenges NVLDers experience.
Trying to Taxes with NLD and Being in the Working World with NLD
In this chapter, I’ll be interviewing Geoff Hoppe who has NLD. I’ll interview him about his challenges with doing taxes and being in the working world as an NVLDer. I’ll start with Geoff introducing himself.
Being in The Working World With NLD
Today we will discuss the challenges that others experienced in college because of NLD. Some of the content might be triggering if you have experienced difficulty with transitions, homesickness, or child abuse.
Going Off To College With NLD
Today we will discuss the challenges that others experienced in college because of NLD. Some of the content might be triggering if you have experienced difficulty with transitions, homesickness, or child abuse.
Is NLD A Blessing In Disguise?
Today's episode is about Chloe's and my (Jennifer) life with NLD and why we think NLD is a blessing in disguise.
Estimating Distances With NLD
Another challenge that NVLDers have is estimating distances between two objects. We have this issue because our visual-spatial perception is off and different neurotypicals’. Have you ever had challenges with approximating distance because you don’t have a good sense of how much space is between two objects? I’ve had this experience countless times in my life.
Driving with NLD and a Chronic MIgraine Condition
Today, we’ll discuss what it’s like to drive with NLD. Have you ever had a car accident that was caused because you couldn’t judge the space between you and the vehicle in front of you well? Did you get your driver’s license later than most teens or peers because of having a learning challenge? Did you feel like it took forever for you to learn how to drive because the car felt like it was separate from your body instead of an extension of it? I have experienced all of these challenges when driving with NLD and a chronic migraine condition.
Strengths and Differences of NLD from Lauren's and Jennifer's Perspective
This episode is about an interview I did with Lauren whose voice is done by good friend Natalie since Lauren lives in Nova Scotia. Please excuse any of the ums, uhs I didn't take them out because I think it makes the episode more real with them in.
Trying to do Sports with NLD
Today's episode is about the challenges I and others face when doing sports with NLD.
The Challenges with Multi-tasking, Taking Things Literally, and Reading Between the Lines as a NVLDer
This episode is about my challenges with multi-tasking, taking things too literally, not seeing the big picture, and reading between the lines. As always I use an article to bring in another perspective to this episode.
Dating with NLD and Quirkiness of NLD
Today's episode is about dating with NLD and the quirkiness of NLD. I interviewed an individual with NLD, Tray, so the episode is longer. It was recorded in 3 parts so you can listen to each part in one sitting if you want to, or you can pause it and listen to it in many sittings. I recorded this with zoom and I didn't know how to edit it so please excuse the um, uhs, and other background noise. I hope you enjoy it.
Sitting in a College Class with NLD
This episode is about what it's like to sit in a college class with NLD. Since my episodes are shorter than most podcasts hopefully then they should be easier to listen to and learn from.
Trying to Make a New Friend and Read Body Language or Social Cues When You Have NLD
Today it took me several times to get this recording just right because I was really nervous and it's hard for me to read exactly what is on the page. But obviously, I finally got it right. This episode is about the challenge I and others with NLD often face in social settings.
Trying to do Mental Math with NLD
Today's episode is about the challenges that I and Michela have with doing mental math because of NLD. If you want to read more of the article about Michela here is the link to it: Conquering Math With NVLD.
How common is NLD? How to get diagnosed?
Today we will talk about how common NLD is and get diagnosed to see if you have it. I will share with you what it was like for me to get diagnosed and the differences I noticed afterward. Since my episodes are shorter than most podcasts hopefully then they should be easier to listen to and learn from.
Strengths and Differences That Come With NLD
This will be my first episode of the podcast. It will give background information about the podcast and what we will be discussing in it. Since my episodes are shorter than most podcasts hopefully then they should be easier to listen to and learn from.