8 Steps for Learning Disabled Students Who Want to Go to College
By Kim Clark (U.S. News & World Reports)
December 2, 2010
Diligence, creativity, and resilience can help LD students succeed in college.
“Most of the 3 percent or so of teens who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities struggle so much in their high school classes that they give up on hopes of college, setting back their job and career prospects, according to statistics compiled by the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
“But there are new reasons for hope for anyone with attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, or other common learning challenges. A growing number of colleges, services, and technologies are helping students earn admission to, and diplomas from, college, counselors say….” Read More
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