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Author
Publisher
Morgan James Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A learning differences expert shares stories, strategies, and information about what students with disabilities need to be successful in college.
In Taking Flight, Dr. Perry T. Laroque shares his insight and expertise on a range of important issues many students with a wide range of disabilities face as they head off to college. Rather than merely focusing on the academic aspects, LaRoque addresses the full college experience, discussing the strategies...
Author
Publisher
Red Lightning Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"'They don't know me. They don't know what I'm capable of.' Diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, a form of autism, as a toddler, Anthony Ianni wasn't expected to succeed in school or participate in sports, but he had other ideas. As a child, Ianni told anybody who would listen, including head coach Tom Izzo, that he would one day play for the Michigan State Spartans. Centered: Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete's Dreams is the firsthand...
8) Preparing students with disabilities for college success: a practical guide to transition planning
Publisher
Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Covering social issues, independent living, academic challenges, student services and emotional wellbeing, this is the one-stop shop for advice on the transition from school to college or university. The book examines the skills that students need to live and function at college, and the skills parents need to let their teens navigate college without a parent as intermediary. It offers ways to combat common problems that affect the mental health of...
Author
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"The demanding workload and fast pace of college often overwhelm students. Without access to the right resources, many of the three million U.S. college students with disabilities fail or drop out. This guide helps students, parents, counselors and psychologists find the appropriate resources and accommodations to help students with disabilities successfully transition to college"--
Publisher
Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa Business
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Harvard Education Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
As larger numbers of people with disabilities attend postsecondary educational institutions, there have been comparable greater efforts to make the full array of classes, services, and programs accessible to all students. This book provides both a full survey of those measures and practical guidance for schools as they work to turn the goal of universal accessibility into a reality.
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