Strong with words, but not always with meaning – Children with NVLD may speak well and have a great vocabulary, but miss the “unspoken” parts of communication like tone, gestures, or sarcasm.

Anxiety and frustration are common – Because so many tasks (social, academic, motor) can feel overwhelming, emotional outbursts or anxiety often come along with NVLD.

Social situations can be confusing – Kids may misread social cues, talk too much or too little, or have trouble understanding personal space.

It can be mistaken for other challenges – NVLD is sometimes confused with autism, ADHD, or just labeled as clumsy or awkward.

Visual-spatial and motor skills may be hard – They might struggle with things like handwriting, puzzles, math concepts, or organizing materials.

Support makes a big difference – Occupational therapy, social skills training, and classroom accommodations can help kids navigate challenges and build confidence.