Price of Business host Kevin Price visits with Linda Karanzalis about her experiences with Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) and ADHD, including insights from her acclaimed book Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood and her work over the past 25 years with individuals facing similar challenges.  Recently, Gus Walz (the son of Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz), who has NVLD, was mocked by national political commentators, illustrating societal misconceptions. With approximately 20% of the population being neurodivergent, the public needs to understand and support the neurodiverse population. This conversation underscores the need for greater awareness, inclusion, and understanding of neurodiversity in society of those typically marginalized. The world is missing out on their creativity, passion, and many other ‘superpowers’ that are desperately needed in our world.

Linda Karanzalis is a neurodivergent educator, author,  speaker, and podcaster with NVLD (nonverbal learning disorder) and ADHD. As a former special education teacher and board-certified cognitive specialist, she brings professional expertise, personal understanding, and empathy to her work. She is a crusader who has dedicated her life to being a voice for those with learning disabilities.  Through her acclaimed book, “Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood,” endorsed by NYT best-selling author Dr. Ned Hallowell, and in her role as an ambassador for The NVLD Project, she champions understanding, equality, and inclusion.  She is the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Harrison Sylvester Award from the Learning Disabilities of America (LDA), which recognizes her as one of the country’s top advocates for the neurodiverse community.  Linda continues to help parents, children, and adults in her private practice and NVLD and NeuroDivergent Pioneers FB group.  To learn more, visit www.addvantageslearningcenter.com

Linda Karanzalis, a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, is the author of Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: Recognizing and Coping with NVLD, endorsed by New York Times best-selling author Dr. Ned Hallowell. In 1997, Linda established the ADDvantaeges Learning Center, one of the first in the country for neurodivergent students of all ages.  She is the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Harrison Slyvestor Award from the Learning Disabilities of America. She is recognized for her efforts and as one of the top national advocates in the community for neurodivergent learners. 

Find out more about her story and book at www.lindakaranzalis.com.

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