Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello all,
I was diagnosed with NVLD while at university, but I've never really understood what that means for me as an individual. I have read my diagnosis report numerous times and I still feel unable to comprehend what is actually 'wrong' with me. My biggest struggle is with employment because although I say that I have NVLD and I am asked how can we support you, I actually have no idea because I do not understand my impairments (my employer hasn't even heard of this impairment either which isn't a huge help).
I wanted to reach out to other people with NVLD and ask what adjustments have been made for you in order to make your job easier.
Thanks in advance
Hi there,
I think the best thing to do is to read over your report, and highlight the difficulties you are facing. Then, either by talking with a friend or brainstorming yourself, figuring out how these would impact your ability of work, and what could be done to reduce the impact of these difficulties, and subsequently relaying this to the employer. Even if your employer hasn't heard of NVLD, they will be able to accommodate your difficulties if you tell them exactly what would help :)
Much love <3
Maybe the NVLD diagnostic report just doesn't give enough detail? It may suggest a non-verbal IQ that's less than verbal IQ, but non-verbal IQ that covers all kinds of faculties. So is it worth going back and asking the diagnostician what the diagnosis means?
NAS38138, are you in the UK? Sounds like you were badly treated at work, so there might be an Equality Act aspect.
It seems reasonable adjustments might be more time to process stuff, using written aides memoires, and a less stressful environment. I also find it hard to focus on the task in hand when anxious (or rather in a social situation), although maybe it improves with practice.
If it's at all like ADHD, here's one idea: nohalfmeasures.quora.com/A-recipe-for-success.There may be other useful ideas on that blog.