College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities : Strategies and Tips to Make the Most of Your College Experience

by Simpson, Cynthia

• ISBN13: 9781593633592
• ISBN10: 1593633599
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-01
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc

Summary

The complete handbook for college-bound kids with learning disabilities. 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 ADD/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 Biography

Cynthia Simpson, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. Cynthia has multiple publications to her name and more than 16 years of experience in the field of education. She has won several awards and received numerous recognitions for her work with individuals with disabilities. Vicky Spencer, Ph.D., currently is an assistant professor and the Assistant Director of Operations at the Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities at George Mason University, in Fairfax, VA. She has served in the field of special education for more than 20 years focusing on teacher education and students with disabilities.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. ix
Introduction: College Planning for Students With Learning Disabilities and Other Special Needs	p. xi
Making the Change: Transition Planning	p. 1
Stand Up for Yourself: Advocacy	p. 27
College as the Next Step	p. 45
Preparing to Attend College	p. 77
Academics	p. 101
Adapting to University Life	p. 127
Final Thoughts	p. 143
Glossary of Terms	p. 145
Additional Web Site Resources	p. 151
References	p. 165
About the Authors	p. 171
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