College success for students with learning disabilities
By: Cynthia G. Simpson & Vicky G. Spencer.
Contributors: Spencer, Vicky G.
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Waco, Tex
Language: eng
Number of pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9781593633592
Subjects: Learning disabled -- Education (Higher) -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; College student orientation -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.