Nonverbal Learning Disability explained : the link to shunted hydrocephalus


Autoria(s): Rissman, Barbara M.
Data(s)

04/10/2010

Resumo

A Nonverbal Learning Disability is believed to be caused by damage, disorder or destruction of neuronal white matter in the brain’s right hemisphere and may be seen in persons experiencing a wide range of neurological diseases such as hydrocephalus and other types of brain injury (Harnadek & Rourke 1994). This article probes the relationship between shunted hydrocephalus and Nonverbal Learning Disability. Description of hydrocephalus and intelligence associated with hydrocephalus concludes with explication of the ‘final common pathway’ that links residual damage caused by the hydrocephalic condition to a Nonverbal Learning Disability (Rourke & Del Dotto 1994, p. 37). The paper seeks to assist teachers, teacher aides, psychologists, guidance officers, support workers, parents and disability service providers whose role is to understand and advocate for individuals with shunted hydrocephalus and spina bifida.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/40005/

Publicador

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Relação

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-3156.2010.00652.x

Rissman, Barbara M. (2010) Nonverbal Learning Disability explained : the link to shunted hydrocephalus. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 39(3), pp. 209-215.

Direitos

Copyright 2010 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Fonte

Office of Education Research; School of Cultural & Professional Learning; Faculty of Education

Palavras-Chave #130300 SPECIALIST STUDIES IN EDUCATION #Intelligence #hydrocephalus #neuron #shunt #white matter
Tipo

Journal Article