Chris Rock on His Nonverbal Learning Disorder Diagnosis, Plus: His Experience with Racial Profiling

[@bellaf7774]

Watching this after the Oscars I just wanna give Chris a hug

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Same. I can’t look at the memes. Chris expressions are like a kid caught off guard and this solidifies it. He had no clue.

[@wselenag45]

@@MattFoleysGhost I commend Chris for not retaliating, I know it took a lot for him to not hit Will back.

[@soblessed4844]

@@MattFoleysGhost I thought the same thing. I can’t watch the replays of Chris getting slapped. It literally breaks my heart…Shame of Will Smith!!! And shame of those celebrities that comforted the Bully WS, and left poor Chris dazed and humiliated. Who ran to Chris to see if he was ok?

[@hx20games77]

@@wselenag45 its a good thing he dint fought back cuz it whould make the situation more worse that it is

[@anetricejones4263]

Bella Ali....I know me too...❤

[@theakyosmith]

The more I learn about Chris, the more I respect him.

[@nachelleallen-teal5938]

I now understand why he didn't hit him back or curse him out. He was flustered and didn't know how he was suppose to react. God bless him.

[@soil80]

tbf Will Smith went from laughing to madness within 10 seconds, no one expected it.

[@bestlifenow2285]

That look on his face just makes you want to cry. I believe we all have felt awkward at times when embarrassed by someone.

[@mirandapow2230]

Thanks Chris Rock for shining the light on learning disbility

[@valtv823]

Even some doctors I see ask me what non verbal learning disability is. I cried in joy the first time I saw Chris Rock mention it. Nobody seems to care enough to ask how handicapping it can be since it's not in the dsm yet.

[@terencole1854]

This just makes the situation all the more sad & disappointing. Chris wasn’t even aware he should have been on guard or defending himself as Will was approaching him. 😢

[@s.j.drakes3247]

Exactly it makes me feel so sad too 😢😞

[@jpretty2u]

I was just recently diagnosed with NVLD. As a child I always felt misunderstood. I’m so glad he is speaking about this. I have so much respect for Chris Rock now.

[@MsKbizz]

Good luck in your journey❤

[@ReniRaay]

I wish I could get a diagnoses also 😢. The IQ test is clearly NVLD, my issues are NVLD. But since it is not in the DSM, it's not a thing in my country...

[@heresafullsentence]

this interviewer was amazing, he knew how to keep the convo going and let chris talk and explain himself.

[@l.garcia3344]

This is crazy and I am a bit ashamed of myself for I didn’t know that it was even a disorder like this, and obviously didn’t know Chris had it. 😞 and it is a shame that Will hit him. Like walked up and smacked him, it it was a non verbal attack. That’s like an extra low blow, like hitting someone that can’t see? They don’t see you coming/ don’t imagine or perceive what may be next… Just wow… 😢 And Will is bigger and younger too. I just can’t get over it.

[@Samouraii]

He would have just seen him coming up to him as a friend. Will is a bitch

[@lawandamccurry594]

I’m a therapist and this totally breaks my heart. I have absolutely no respect left for Will. I definitely will not watch anything that he is in again.

[@brandondembowski4831]

@Jay R I do as well I'm sure people have wanted to Will Smith me and I've been Will Smithed before lol

[@brandondembowski4831]

Thanks I make rap music and this inspired me to make a Will Smith diss track lol

[@aeshaalberts7560]

I really really love Chris Rock, he’s such a nice person.

[@layzeesuga7047]

as a person with autism, this makes me feel good

[@fcktyshawn]

i feel bad for him man especially after what will did

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Yup. Like the Prom King went and slapped the funny nerd for talking smack about his mean girl friend that *everyone* knows is banging other guys. Rocks not the problem. Jada is. And will took it out on him. He looked like a naive kid before getting smacked. He had no clue.

[@Yourmumsfavourite.]

Yeah now i know this it kinda hurts me

[@PneumaNoose]

@@MattFoleysGhost maybe take your woman hating elsewhere cuz last *I* checked, Jada didn’t do anything but get made fun of. She sat there trying to process everything just like everyone else. She didn’t even say anything. Her relationship with her husband didn’t force Will’s hand across Chris’s face. This is ALL Will. Both Jada and Will are independently wealthy-nothing is stopping Will from divorcing her. He LOVES her and WANTS to stay married to her. He’s a grown man making his own decisions. That being said, I believe everyone deserves a second chance, especially after you’ve been wonderful for DECADES leading up to the worst mistake of your public life-so I hope everyone can eventually forgive Will. And with all that now said, I feel absolutely the worst for Chris. He didn’t deserve that whatsoever. You NEVER hurt the defenseless, and in that moment, he was absolutely defenseless since he couldn’t read the situation storming at him.

[@travelgal8887]

@@MattFoleysGhost I don’t think you’re a woman hater and I completely agree with you on this one.

[@anetricejones4263]

@@PneumaNoose Will allowed his wife to SIMP him out...Its quite obvious Will got the weight of the world on his shoulders...but his anger shouldn't have bleed out on Rock... He need to cast them demons out of his household...his problem is definitely wifey...

[@randy685]

I was diagnosed with NVLD at a very young age and have struggled with its symptoms my entire life. I often find it very difficult to talk about and explain to others as there is very little known about it and most people have never heard of it. Throughout my life I have felt extremely isolated and have had a hard time with relationships. I just want to speak to how much courage it takes to openly talk about this on tv like Chris has. It really means a lot to me to see someone with nvld be so successful. Thank you Chris

[@RascarCapac.]

Nice to read by someone who also lives with this disorder.

[@atrocious_edits8078]

Fuck yeah I also have nvld it sucks and I hate myself

[@hilarykey8189]

“You might have done something, or you acted out here or there.” Chris is advocating being kind to one’s self here. It helps to explain his response to Will Smith. Of course, knowledge of his disability changes a lot, too, with that conversation. Compassion, people. Compassion. And never respond to words with physical violence. I tend to think there’s a reason for everything; we can’t always see it. I tend to think that life is like an episode of Threes Company or Scooby Doo. At the end, everything that a secret is revealed. Then, everyone understands the dynamics and there are no hard feelings. I hope that proves to be the case. In any event, Chris Rock is admirable and we can all learn from his example on so many levels.

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Shout out to the interviewer he asked good questions then let Chris speak

[@williamfedz6229]

Now I know why he didn’t dodge Will’s slap!

[@griffinfrench]

To be fair, the audience’s laughter shows that they all thought Will was doing a bit

[@rp338]

I have nvld too and i am near 50. It is sad that it isn’t yet an official diagnosis so kids can get an education plan.

[@happyhoildays2010]

Wow this after the Oscar’s this makes me feel more bad to see y he didn’t fight back or press charges

[@kaylabennett5897]

After what happened at the Oscars, this made me emotional

[@rosalindgibbs2980]

Chris you're a brilliant man and all across the world we're sorry for what happen to you at the Oscars that was a low blow and you didnt shade a tear strong in God eye. Xoxo.

[@skyedreams28]

I’m so happy for you to have found out about NVLD-I have this too-the diagnosis definitely puts a lot of things in perspective!

[@shirleyfretty487]

Thank you for being open Chris!!!!!

[@connor6309]

My dream job was to be a scientist. For the last year, I struggled tremendously doing anything that required me to use my hands. Coordination has always been difficult, and thanks to people like Chris Rock, I now have an understanding as to why that is the case.

[@datglobetrotterlife]

“What are YOU doing around here?! This is an expensive neighborhood.” Classic 🤣

[@authorkacychambers1146]

Thank you for sharing your journey with NVLD/NLD. My 14 year old has it. I published a children's book about it.

[@vanessasaravia7291]

There’s nothing wrong having a disability it should never defined you but I’m glad that Chris is talking about his disability because a lot of celebrities don’t do that

[@simiankleurde1544]

Chris Rock did not know about Jada's alopecia, but did Will know about Chris Rock's NVLD?

[@Xx3P]

I never heard of this before. I'm even more sad now 😞 .

[@JohnDoe10350]

This made me look up Non-Verbal Learning Disorder and I realized I have it too. Reading the symptoms felt like having my childhood narrated, what the hell. I thought I had ADD, ADHD, Asperger or something similar but couldn't really relate with people I know who are diagnosed with ADHD or Asperger. I didn't have the hyperactivity, lack of impulse control or verbal ineptness. NVLD appears to be my disorder but it was a depressing read. It seems it's more biological and less environmental than I had hoped. Knowing that Chris Rock has it too is a consolation.

[@truman809]

I have it too love you Chris so many people tell me I seem normal or “everyone has problems with that” like totally minimizing how hard it is for me to make friends and relationships they have no idea what it feels like

[@keithkarvelis82]

I have it too but that doesn't mean making friends is impossible. Plus when people tell me I seem normal I see it as the ultimate compliment.

[@wintercomesearly]

@@keithkarvelis82 That's a discounting statement.

[@keithkarvelis82]

@@wintercomesearly What do you mean?

[@wintercomesearly]

@@keithkarvelis82 I see the comment as minimizing the experience of the poster just like "normals" do.

[@keithkarvelis82]

@@wintercomesearly I'm simply giving my own opinion. I'm not minimizing anything.

[@face209.5]

I wonder did Jada know about his disability. Since she or some folks assume he knew about hers

[@wselenag45]

Jada has a disability?

[@face209.5]

@@wselenag45 Alopecia is what I am referring too.

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Great point!

[@wintercomesearly]

Difference is alopecia is NOT a disability, while NVLD is a real disability. He does 7 hours a week of therapy for it. Ironic isn't it?

[@face209.5]

@@wintercomesearly you are right.

[@drrodz4968]

He bringing awareness, I never knew that condition existed.

[@LauraRetyi]

I love this guy, he is so great in many ways...hope all goes well for him....Loved how he handled himself after the will smith incident

[@wintercomesearly]

Amen! Did you notice how he stopped himself from blasting Will with a spill of devastating jokes when he said.."I could..." right after the Slap, then stopped himself? He showed magnificent restraint and went on with the presentation.

[@catrest3506]

As someone with nonverbal learning disorder, I loved Chris' comments about group therapy. I'm in some online support groups, and being able to hear from other people with the same difficulties as you do makes such a huge difference for how you feel about yourself. It's hard to feel like you are a freak, like there is something really wrong with you, or wonder why things that are SO hard for you are apparently so easy for everyone else. Finding other people who also struggle with similar issues helps you realize that yes, you may have a lot of difficulty with some things, but these are not personal failings and you don't have to feel bad about yourself because of them. It's incredibly validating. Plus you can learn from others about things that might help you compensate for your difficulties.

[@brownpride4866]

that's why he put his face out there for the slap he didn't know it was coming he probably thought will was gonna whisper something..must off been so confused to see will laugh then hit him

[@janetsmith7737]

Thank you for bringing awareness !!!

[@traumatizethemback7680]

I like you for how you are, Chris.

[@scrillscrill1099]

I hurt for Chris because i could see that he was confused when Will walked up there.

[@TechReviewTom]

Dude the joke at the Oscars probably was so harmless. It's really great to have a celebrity comedian representative for the disability!

[@cmhermes819]

So happy that my kiddo has someone to look up to with the same LD. Kids have celebs with dyslexia like Henry Winkler and autistic celebs like Anthony Hopkins. Now we have someone known to have NLD.

[@RascarCapac.]

Exactly!

[@anasueiras4668]

God bless him.

[@goldraceformerlyknownasbla474]

Pray for them both.

[@violeta6846]

For me I understand what the person's body is saying but it's only after they do the cue and then it takes me a second to say wait what happened here why are they mad/sad. I wish he'd tell us what doctors and meds he is on because poorer people don't get these resources without insisting

[@shovel2683]

You give me hope that I can work towards a better life

[@mjade1673]

Without resources awareness has not helped me with NVLD

[@sushipack165]

Chris Rock He Sounds Like: Marty The Zebra From: DreamWorks’s Madagascar & Wesley From: Nurse Betty

[@janetsmith7737]

My non verbal learning disorder love ❤️ brother 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@bethanyoneal5789]

I also have a learning disability. Math has always been hard for me and I also have ADHD too, so I understand the struggle.

[@Renee302976]

Feel so bad for Chris, now that Will has slapped him at the Oscar’s

[@hogan7563]

You should’ve told that to Will Smith

[@aliciab7417]

Will is his friend I’m sue he’s aware

[@truartist5379]

For what? Will should’ve kept his shit to himself

[@hogan7563]

@@truartist5379 correct…he could’ve took his family and walked out…

[@wselenag45]

Will Smith is a big baby 😑

[@ingrid_inthesky]

@@wselenag45 Will Smith is a professional victim👶🏽😭

[@toonsterztrolldroadto3002]

Cool

[@messiahsgate1172]

I have NVLD too, I don’t know anyone with it.

[@violeta6846]

Wow

[@Big-guy1981]

"I'm not old but I'm not a kid anymore." Dude, you're 57! 😅😅

[@sara1364]

🖐️❤️

[@Ehlaar]

UPLOAD DATE 10 MONTHS AGO SAD TO FIND OUT SO IN LATE IN LIFE

[@onceagain77]

I don't buy what they're selling Chris. I don't think there is anything wrong with the guy. Just because he's a comedian and can make some people uncomfortable doesn't mean he has a mental disorder. Case in point his reaction to 2 Girls 1 Cup was spot on. That video had no verbal queues in it but Chris reacted to it as any normal person should. I fear those "professionals" who diagnosed him are going to rob Chris of his genius all in the name of some disorder that may or may not apply to him.

[@matthewvaneyk4713]

First of all it’s a learning disorder, not a mental disorder. Just because you “don’t think there is anything wrong with the guy” based on however many interview clips you’ve seen of him doesn’t negate the fact that he has a real disability, diagnosed by medical professionals regardless of whatever you may think of them being part of a perceived for profit system. Believe it or not there are mental health professionals that value helping others over monetary gain. That’s like saying you don’t believe someone has Dyslexia because they act and behave “normal”. That’s the concept behind hidden disabilities, they aren’t immediately obvious.

[@onceagain77]

@@matthewvaneyk4713 I have a so called learning disability and people couldn't care less about it. What I was trying to say I guess is everyone has problems. Do our weak points need be labeled as some disorder? I'm not saying Chris has any problems it's just that I don't see it and just because there's a label on it doesn't change my perception about him. I was labeled in the 1st grade just for having some trouble learning to reading. They put in a class room by myself for the majority of the school day. Because of that I learned I was inferior to everyone else in my class. It stunted my social growth and destroyed every bit of self esteem I could have. All because someone with a degree put a label on me. But in the end it all worked out for the school. They got federal aid money and a teacher got her pension. I have a sneaking suspicion that my learning disability came about because a dentist with a degree told my mother to get a florid treatment for us kids and I drank the whole bottle of that bubblegum flavored poison when I was around 4 years old.

[@matthewvaneyk4713]

@@onceagain77 because you’re not a celebrity. He’s bringing awareness to a condition that isn’t very well known. It’s a good thing.

[@onceagain77]

@@matthewvaneyk4713 Of course because I'm complete dumb ass and sent my reply too soon. I had to edit that a to explain a bit more. I guess it's good thing but in my experience the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

[@matthewvaneyk4713]

@@onceagain77 I’m very sorry to hear how your diagnosis was handled that made you feel alienated from the rest of your classmates and toll on your self esteem. I and many others like yourself have experienced the social stigmatization associated with being labeled as having a learning disability . I’m 45, about to turn 46, at the time there was little in the way of understanding let alone resources available to people who have certain cognitive deficits, NLVD or otherwise, other than separation from the other students and substandard curriculum. It wasn’t fair to you, me and many others but that’s a different conversation. You were not inferior to everyone else in your class, you just have a different way of learning that wasn’t properly addressed. The fact is we do have a disability in that we struggle with certain concepts and processing that make it much more of a challenge to learn and navigate the world we live in. It has no bearing on intelligence because definitionally, people with learning disabilities have average to above average intellectual function. It’s neurological rather than developmental in nature; our brains are wired differently essentially. And acknowledging your condition, despite the negative connotations of the word disability, does not place a limitation on what you can accomplish or diminish in any way who you are as a person. Chris Rock coming forward with this diagnosis, relaying the struggle he’s had to endure and overcome as the result of his learning disability can inspire other people with learning disabilities that they too can be successful, that it’s not an impossibility because of their disorder and educate those who may have a false or negative perception of people dealing with the condition. That in the future kids diagnosed with learning disabilities don’t have to go through the same psychological trauma we faced growing up.

[@VenessaBobbA2ndVoice]

interesting

[@user-xt7pp5yy9w]

I feel like it’s on the autism spectrum it’s just masked more but maybe I’m wrong I have both

[@007kitkit8]

People in glass houses, shouldn't... nevermind!

[@shortie9103]

We all didn't know what Will was gonna do, but Chris really didn't know😂🤣🤣

[@zaxflaya]

Will Smith is going to hell.

[@luckasta6269]

Will Smith kiss his son on the mouth🤮

[@alexokin6819]

Aka normalized bei cray n thank god it did

[@PenomSnake]

What if I told you will smith slaps you for a gi Jane joke at the Oscar’s

[@richrod0122]

What if I told you Chris wasn’t aware atm of Wills anger and thought a friend was coming up with no bad intentions

[@wselenag45]

@@richrod0122 I thought Will was going up there to say something to Chris or on the mic, not to slap him, that was very immature of Will and his bald head wife 😐

[@soil80]

@@richrod0122 Will straight up hid his intentions until he was within reach to smack him. He went from laughing to raging within 10 seconds. I think even someone without that condition wouldn't have expected it. And this is the reason why many people say that it was staged. That's not normal behavior.

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

1:39 certain medicines - psychiatrists (all doctors) always have to “put people on “ medications . Synthetic mood altering drugs .

[@finessebaby414]

So did he not take he medicine before the OSCARS

[@Ortzmet]

It was Will that needed to take his medicine, and the wife needed therapy to overcome her vanity and self-absorption.

[@nalareignhtx]

She needed that slap running around embarrassing her husband, her family, and the community with her BS! Who jumps online and tells the world that their husband doesn't satisfy them sexually, she had a entanglement, and is still in love with a man that's deceased and she's been with this man over 20years

[@Ortzmet]

@@nalareignhtx I don't care about that. If it doesn't bother Will, then what is the issue? It's not really his wife in the traditional sense. It's just girlfriend that he choose to give the title of wife or marriage. He can go and sleep with other women if he wants to.

[@tank100286]

@@Ortzmet exactly! Will has side pieces too. His are just loyal and know what it is.

[@wselenag45]

@@Ortzmet Jada states that she loves her bald head, yet got offended by Chris's joke, apparently she's not confident about her bald head after all 😑

[@michaelsemeswin8878]

professional victim.. gotta give him credits 4 that

[@Ehlaar]

This was 9 months ago

[@wintercomesearly]

Not at all. Do you think he made this up after the Oscar incident? This was a year ago. He treats it with honesty and humor.

[@Censortubes]

Lmao lets make up a fake disorder now.

[@monica62888]

And Jada doesn't have alopecia. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epWznqCiq82jfs0

[@Jay-Voorhees]

Ain’t no way you clicked on this video decided to comment without realizing this was from a year ago🤦🏾‍♂️

[@soblessed4844]

That is not a fake disorder! 🙄My son has it. You can Google it. Anyway, this video was released a year ago.

[@violeta6846]

Actually you can only get diagnosed by a professional psychiatrist or a NEUROLOGIST

[@anetricejones4263]

First name..You think this s**t funny don't you...Well guess what its not...watch your mouth.

[@aavion1031]

NVLD IS NOT A REAL DISORDER

[@RascarCapac.]

Hurtful