To Call Resource List Preparing Students with Learning Disabilities and ADD for College Making the transition from high school to college requires careful planning. The following list of suggestions includes many of the necessary skills and steps that a student with a learning disability or with an attention deficit disorder will want to consider during this important preparation period. Students need to be prepared for the independence and challenges of college life. It is important to determine realistically whether minimal support services or an extensive program at the college level will be needed.
Programs exist in colleges across the country with widely varying levels of support.
Making a good match of student needs with available services is more important than looking for a good program - the program is only good if it is right for the student. Make sure students have a good understanding of their particular disability. They should know and be able to articulate their strengths and weaknesses as well as what compensatory techniques and accommodations work best for them. Help students understand how their disability is connected to social expectations with peers, families, and employers. Encourage students to be their own advocate.