Besides NLD, What can cause a 30 point different between Performance IQ and Verbal IQ with VIQ being higher?

Question

This teen does not have the social skills deficits associated with Nonverbal Learning Disability.

Answer 1

There can be many explanations for the difference. Perhaps there is minimal brain dysfunction within an area of the brain which control motor function which could be produced by many factors but most generally is congenital in nature.

There could be a component of problems with maturity, in terms of his motor development. This would be more likely with younger adolescents but can be seen with more pronounced problems in older teens.

It is unlikely in this age child but there can also be emotional or psychological factors which will lower performance IQ scores. Another possibility is that the child was just having a bad day or did not want to take the test.

There could visual-motor or spatial problems which manifest as a score deficit in the various tests available.

I would ask has this child seen a Pediatric Neuropsychologist to further determine the nature of the difficulties he/she is manifesting. This would be a good first step in determining the actual problems you may be facing and in developing a plan to deal with them in arealistic manner without guessing.

Answer 2

Well, I guess the most serious possibility would be damage to the right hemisphere which is primarily responsible for visual-spatial and abstract thinking.

Just because this student does not appear to have any weaknesses in social pragmatics as a teenager, he/she may have earlier in life. These deficits may have been recognized early on and he/she may have received a lot of direct teaching in this area which in turn led to better skills than would otherwise be expected.

Also, I think it's important to note that not all students with NVLDs have social skill deficits. Difficulties with executive functioning, attention, organization, math skills and/or written expression are all equally as common. Some individuals demonstrate weaknesses in one or two areas; others, almost all of the above.

Answer 3

everybody who has a nonverbal learning disability will have different levels of deficits in social skills. there are many types of learning disabilities. try ldonline.com.

Answer 4

Depends what unit your weight is measured in. An idiot can have an IQ higher than his weight, if it is given in tonnes. I measure my weight in kilograms, and my IQ is definitely higher than that number.

Answer 5

Off the top of my Head -- Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, ADD to start with!

Answer 6

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