Recognizing that millions of people worldwide are struggling with non-verbal learning disorder with little specialized care available, the Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology opened the first clinic of its kind in the US for assessment and treatment of individuals with NVLD.
In addition, Ferkauf will be incorporating NVLD Education Programs into the Master's and Doctoral Curriculum during the 23-24 school year. Yeshiva University aims to make the clinic a center for promoting awareness on NVLD.
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As the lead donor for the new clinic, Dr. Laura Lemle is the founder of The NVLD Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness, building support, and furthering understanding of NVLD.
"Unfortunately, NVLD is not widely known or understood, in part because it is not recognized as a formal disorder. Consequently, many people affected with NVLD do not receive the necessary treatment they need," Dr. Lemle said. "I am proud to be working with Yeshiva University to create a center that will help people like my daughter and bring care to those who need it most."
Dr. Leslie Halpern, the dean of Yeshiva University added, "There continues to be a limited availability of mental health and educational professionals who are knowledgeable about NVLD, and able to provide individuals with NVLD and their families with much-needed psychological and educational support."
