Nonverbal Learning Disorder as a Neurocognitive Endophenotype for Anxiety: Implications for CBT Assessment & Intervention

Ray Hawkins, Faculty, Psychology; David Brown, Student, Psychology 

Although we replicated an association between Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) and anxiety disorders, CBT was as effective in the NVLD group as in the Control group. Further research is needed to support NVLD as a neurocognitive endophenotype for adult anxiety.