College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Planning and Advocacy Guide for Teens with LD, ADHD, ASD, and More. 2nd Edition
| Title: | College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Planning and Advocacy Guide for Teens with LD, ADHD, ASD, and More. 2nd Edition |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Simpson, Cynthia G., Spencer, Vicky G. |
| Source: | Prufrock Press. 2020. |
| Availability: | Prufrock Press, Taylor & Francis Group. 7625 Empire Drive, Florence, KY 41042. Tel: 800-634-7064; Fax: 800-248-4724; e-mail: cserve@routledge-ny.com; Web site: https://www.routledge.com/go/prufrock-press |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Intended Audience: | Students |
| Document Type: | Book |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | College Students, Students with Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Academic Standards, Student Rights, College Choice, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Guides, Special Programs, College Preparation, Academic Achievement, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Advocacy, Individualized Transition Plans |
| ISBN: | 978-1-64632-045-5 |
| Abstract: | "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: (1) Outlines the rights and responsibilities of students with learning disabilities; (2) Gives advice on talking to professors and peers, getting involved, and asking for and receiving accommodations; (3) Helps students utilize their strengths to meet and exceed academic standards; (4) Provides additional information on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and ADHD; and (5) 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Access URL: | https://www.routledge.com/College-Success-for-Students-With-Learning-Disabilities-A-Planning-and/Simpson-Spencer/p/book/9781646320455 |
| Accession Number: | ED617990 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| ISBN: | 978-1-64632-045-5 |
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| Published in: | College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Planning and Advocacy Guide for Teens with LD, ADHD, ASD, and More. 2nd Edition |
| Language: | English |