Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-235) and index.
Contents:
New hurdles for college freshman with disabilities -- What can be done to turn around a bad academic start -- Understanding documented disabilities and the ADA laws for college -- Physical disabilities: student testimonies -- Collins and Chase -- Medical disabilities: student testimony -- Kristy -- Dyslexia: student testimonies -- Reading and writing disabilities : student testimonies -- Experiencing college with ADHD/ADD: student testimony -- Deaf and hearing loss students: student testimony -- Achieving success for students on the autism spectrum : student testimony -- Psychological disabilities: student testimony -- Blind and visually impaired: student testimony -- Veterans with disabilities transitioning to college: interviews -- Role of the parent: testimonies -- Self advocacy and working with your advisor -- College across the country with excellent support services for student with disabilities -- Technology resources for students with disabilities: student testimony.
Summary:
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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