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Non-verbal learning disability

MONDO:0800480

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by core deficits in visual-spatial processing and a significant discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal intelligence (where verbal intelligence is higher).

Also known as: non-verbal learning disorder

3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Disease (618) Nervous system disorder (217) Specific learning disability (15) Human disease (14) Disease by body system or component (0)

Completed 2 Terminated 1

Autism social trial halted: memantine shows no promise

Symptom relief Terminated

This study tested whether memantine, a medication for Alzheimer's, could improve social skills in youth aged 8-18 with autism or nonverbal learning disability. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 25 participants. The main goal was to measure changes in social functio…

Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC

Non-verbal learning disability

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Autism social trial halted: memantine shows no promise