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A Childhood Learning Disability that Predisposes Those Afflicted to Adolescent and Adult Depression and Suicide Risk

Byron P. Rourke

Byron P. Rourke, PhD, is professor of psychology and university professor at the University of Windsor. He has co-authored and edited several books, including Child Neuropsychology: An Introduction to Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice.

Gerald C. Young

Gerald C. Young, PhD, is division head, neuropsychology, in the Department of Psychological Services at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.

Antoon A. Leenaars

Antoon Leenaars, PhD, who is in private practice, received the American Association of Suicidology Shneidman Award for Distinguished Research (1988).

A particular subtype of learning disability (nonverbal learning disability) is described. This subtype of individuals with learning disability is seen to be at particular risk for depression and suicide. The origins of the study of this subtype of learning disability, its incidence in various forms of neurological disease, disorder, and dysfunction, and its behavioral and socioemotional manifestations (including its association with significant internalized forms of psychopathology) are described. A case history of a young woman who manifests this disability and who has attempted suicide on three occasions is also presented.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 22, No. 3, 169-175 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/002221948902200305
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