Title: College success for students with learning disabilities : strategies and tips to make the most of your college experience /
Authors: Simpson, Cynthia G.; Spencer, Vicky G.
Publisher: Prufrock Press,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Learning disabled Education (Higher) United States Handbooks, manuals, etc.; College student orientation United States Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Abstract: From the Publisher: Planning for college can be one of the biggest moments in a teen's life, but for those students with learning and other disabilities, the college experience can be fraught with frustration, uncertainty, and lowered self-confidence. College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities offers teens the confidence, strategies, and guidance they need to effectively choose a college, get prepared for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience. The book covers pertinent topics such as understanding the rights and responsibilities of students with special needs, talking to professors and peers, getting involved, asking for and receiving accommodations, and utilizing one's strengths to meet and exceed academic standards. This unique reference book also includes advice from current college students and provides them with hope for success.
Contents: Acknowledgements -- Introduction: College planning for students with learning disabilities and other special needs -- 1: Making the change: transition planning -- 2: Stand up for yourself: advocacy -- 3: College as a next step -- 4: Preparing to attend college -- 5: Academics -- 6: Adapting to university life -- Final thoughts -- Glossary of terms -- Additional web site resources -- References -- About the authors.