Success For College Students With Learning Disabilities

Author : Susan A. Vogel,Pamela B. Adelman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781468464160

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Success for College Students with Learning Disabilities by Susan A. Vogel,Pamela B. Adelman Pdf

JANET W. LERNER This timely volume explores issues pertinent to the emerging subject of college education for adults with learning disabilities. The inspiration for the book was a conference held at Barat College in Lake Forest Illinois on April 7, 1990, entitled College Students with Learning Disabilities: Reviewing the '80s and Planning for the '90s. The occasion was the celebration of the tenth anniversary of Barat College's program for college students with learning disabilities. Papers presented at this con ference, plus several additional invited chapters, and those of the co editors are included in this much needed publication. Only a few years ago, college was out of the question for most adults with learning disabilities. It is heartening to note that this situation has changed substantially over the last 15 or so years, with great strides in opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to acquire a college level education. From a slow beginning with programs such as the one at Barat College, there are today programs and support services in a variety of settings at a growing number of colleges and universities. Many indi viduals with learning disabilities can look forward to experiencing college and better preparing themselves for the future. The collection of papers in this book offers a comprehensive review of this exciting and challenging field.

Author : Cynthia G. Simpson,Vicky G. Spencer
Publisher : Prufrock Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Education
ISBN : 1646320468

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College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities by Cynthia G. Simpson,Vicky G. Spencer Pdf

"College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities" (2nd ed.) offers students the knowledge, guidance, and strategies they need to effectively choose a college, prepare for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience"--

Author : Lynne C. Shea,Linda Hecker,Adam R. Lalor
Publisher : The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781942072300

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From Disability to Diversity by Lynne C. Shea,Linda Hecker,Adam R. Lalor Pdf

Colleges and universities are seeing increasing numbers of students with a range of disabilities enrolling in postsecondary education. Many of these disabilities are invisible and, despite their potential for negative impact on students’ academic and social adjustment, some students will choose not to identify as having a disability or request support. Approaching disability from the perspective of difference, the authors of this new volume offer guidance on creating more inclusive learning environments on campus so that all students—whether or not they have a recognized disability—have the opportunity to succeed. Strategies for supporting students with specific learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder or who display learning and behavioral characteristics associated with these profiles are described. A valuable resource for instructors, advisors, academic support personnel, and others who work directly with college students.

Author : Roslyn Dolber
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0844244791

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College And Career Success For Students With Learning Disabilities by Roslyn Dolber Pdf

Provides advice for students with learning disabilities on how to find a school that meets their educational, social, and cultural needs, and discusses issues such as getting accepted, financing an education, and evaluating job offers.

Author : Christine Wise Tiedmann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-03
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781000491203

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College Success for Students With Physical Disabilities by Christine Wise Tiedmann Pdf

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. Special sections also discuss ADHD and Asperger's syndrome. 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 a handy guide to universities with special programs and advice from current college students with disabilities to empower future students and provide them with hope for success.

Author : Cynthia G. Simpson,Vicky G. Spencer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000491180

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College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities by Cynthia G. Simpson,Vicky G. Spencer Pdf

College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities (2nd ed.) offers students the knowledge, guidance, and strategies they need to effectively choose a college, prepare for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience. This revised edition: Outlines the rights and responsibilities of students with learning disabilities Gives advice on talking to professors and peers, getting involved, and asking for and receiving accommodations. Helps students utilize their strengths to meet and exceed academic standards. Provides additional information on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and ADHD. Includes a handy guide to universities with special programs and advice from current college students with disabilities. Planning for college can be one of the biggest moments in any student's life, but for students with disabilities, the experience can be challenging on many different levels. This book will empower future students and provide them with hope for success. Grades 9-12

Author : Lucy C. Martin
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452296128

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Strategies for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities by Lucy C. Martin Pdf

Written by a teacher for teachers, this engaging book provides more than 100 practical strategies for students with learning disabilities, along with guidance on accommodations and assessment.

Author : Elizabeth C. Hamblet
Publisher : Council For Exceptional Children
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780865864672

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7 Steps for Success by Elizabeth C. Hamblet Pdf

The transition from high school is challenging for any student, but for young adults with disabilities, it can be even more difficult. In addition to adjusting to increased academic demands in an environment where there is less structure and support, students have to navigate a disability services system that is very different from the one they knew in high school. But with the proper preparation, students can enjoy success! This practical guide explains how the system for accommodations works, describes students' rights and responsibilities within that system, and employs the voices of seasoned professionals and college students to explain the skills and strategies students should develop while they are in high school to ensure success when they reach college. As a bonus, it also offers answers to questions students with disabilities frequently ask about disclosing their disability in the admissions process.

Author : Jerome J. Schultz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118091739

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Nowhere to Hide by Jerome J. Schultz Pdf

A new approach to help kids with ADHD and LD succeed in and outside the classroom This groundbreaking book addresses the consequences of the unabated stress associated with Learning disabilities and ADHD and the toxic, deleterious impact of this stress on kids' academic learning, social skills, behavior, and efficient brain functioning. Schultz draws upon three decades of work as a neuropsychologist, teacher educator, and school consultant to address this gap. This book can help change the way parents and teachers think about why kids with LD and ADHD find school and homework so toxic. It will also offer an abundant supply of practical, understandable strategies that have been shown to reduce stress at school and at home. Offers a new way to look at why kids with ADHD/LD struggle at school Provides effective strategies to reduce stress in kids with ADHD and LD Includes helpful rating scales, checklists, and printable charts to use at school and home This important resource is written by a faculty member of Harvard Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry and former classroom teacher.

Author : Eunyoung Kim,Katherine C. Aquino
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317287704

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Disability as Diversity in Higher Education by Eunyoung Kim,Katherine C. Aquino Pdf

Addressing disability not as a form of student impairment—as it is typically perceived at the postsecondary level—but rather as an important dimension of student diversity and identity, this book explores how disability can be more effectively incorporated into college environments. Chapters propose new perspectives, empirical research, and case studies to provide the necessary foundation for understanding the role of disability within campus climate and integrating students with disabilities into academic and social settings. Contextualizing disability through the lens of intersectionality, Disability as Diversity in Higher Education illustrates how higher education institutions can use policies and practices to enhance inclusion and student success.

Author : Mati Sicherer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429638565

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College for Students with Learning Disabilities by Mati Sicherer Pdf

College for Students with Learning Disabilities is the high school counselor’s best resource for preparing college-bound students with learning disabilities and related disorders. Through a comprehensive lens, the book provides an overview of learning disabilities and related issues as they apply to the role of the high school counselor. The 6- to 8-week program outlined in the book provides a step-by-step guide for high school counselors to create and implement the program in their own schools. Each area of the program is explored in detail, covering topics such as college readiness, study skills, self-advocacy, and picking the right school. Drawing on the lived experience of students with learning disabilities, current research, case studies and more, College for Students with Learning Disabilities advises counselors in a positive way and aims to change the lives of students with learning disabilities by preparing them for college in an effective, concrete way.

Author : Guy Trainin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Academic achievement
ISBN : UCR:31210016753392

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The Path to Academic Success in College Students with and Without Learning Disabilities by Guy Trainin Pdf

Author : De Zhong Gao,Shadwa Eldessouki
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783656130406

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Learning Disabilities and Its Impact on Academic Achievement by De Zhong Gao,Shadwa Eldessouki Pdf

Project Report from the year 2009 in the subject Pedagogy - Common Didactics, Educational Objectives, Methods, Vanier College, course: Research Methods, language: English, abstract: This pilot study consists of research about academic achievement and LD students. Our research project was initially to contribute to empirical data analysis on the question of how learning disabilities affect a College student's academic achievement and social life. However, due to certain practical issues, there was a shift in our research question. The purpose of our study is to determine the factors that hinder LD students in their academic achievement and social life and to propose solutions that help LD students academically and socially. We hypothesized that learning disabilities could negatively affect academic achievement and social life in College regardless of gender or cultural background and that there exist factors that hinder them in their academic achievement and social life. After interviewing a convenient sample of four different students who share similar learning disabilities, we found out that three out of four LD students require extra time to study and understand. They achieve well in school. Their heavy course workload and the teaching methods used hinder them in their learning process. However, the learning centre and other academic services help LD students to improve their academic performance. Some interviewees claimed that being more outgoing and open-minded with their learning disabilities help them in their long-term social relationships.

Author : Stan F. Shaw,Joseph W. Madaus,Lyman Lee Dukes
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 1598570161

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Preparing Students with Disabilities for College Success by Stan F. Shaw,Joseph W. Madaus,Lyman Lee Dukes Pdf

College success-put it within reach for students with mild to moderate, non-visible disabilities. This cutting-edge book balances current research with the most practical guidance available on making a smooth transition to college and ensuring the best ac

Author : Elizabeth M.H. Coghill,Jeffrey G. Coghill
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781538137383

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Supporting Neurodiverse College Student Success by Elizabeth M.H. Coghill,Jeffrey G. Coghill Pdf

The basic premise of neurodiversity is that there is no “normal” baseline for brain processes, but that all individual brains vary and therefore are diverse. The CAST organization estimates that 11% of college students enrolling in post-secondary campuses having a learning disability or learning difference. As neurodiverse students enroll in post-secondary education, the environments within which these students learn, can either support or impede their ability to succeed. Simply put, a neurodiverse campus population means that educators recognize that all students process and learn differently and must adapt our approaches and services in order to reach and support all students enrolled on our campuses. Neurodiverse students are a growing population on today’s college campus. Their growing presence prompts new approaches to support their success and change traditional student services and collegiate experiences. This practical guide: Assists readers in better understanding neurodiverse students and the way campus services can create welcoming environments Explores the role Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Executive Functioning (EF) plays in student success, and Focuses on specific collegiate offices and services that effectively address the needs of neurodiverse learners. Chapters cover tutoring, learning supports, academic coaching, academic advising, career services, residential living, and classroom experiences that impact and assist neurodiverse college students.