Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School
Pamela B. Tanguay
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions
by Pamela B. Tanguay
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities might seem invisible, but they shape the way some kids see and understand the world. This book reveals surprising strategies that help children with NLD shine in the classroom. Discover why learning in a different way can lead to unique strengths and success.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides practical strategies and insights for parents and educators to support children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) in school. It offers clear, accessible methods tailored to the challenges of NLD, aimed at improving educational outcomes for children aged 9-12. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers and focuses on empowerment through understanding and tailored teaching approaches.
Why we rated Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School 11LT
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School is written at a Level 6 reading level across 285 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School as 11LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School explores education, teaching of children / adults with specific learning difficulties, nonverbal learning disabilities, and education of students with learning disabilities — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about education, teaching of children / adults with specific learning difficulties, nonverbal learning disabilities.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781853029417
- Pages
- 285
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Published
- March 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction