Learning Disabled Students in Higher Education

Abstract

Data indicate that the prevalence of learning disabled students enrolling in institutions of higher education is increasing. Many of these students will require additional services as well as modification of the traditional collegiate program in order to complete their education successfully. The purpose of this article is to describe the role special education faculty members can perform in assisting the college community in devising and delivering programs that facilitate the adjustment and performance of learning disabled students.

Postsecondary Education for Students with Learning Disabilities

“…A variety of careercounseling services are recommended for learning disabled students (Hoy & Gregg, 1986;Salend, Salend, & Yanok, 1985;Siperstein, 1988;Strichart & Mangrum, 1985). Siperstein (1988) suggested that students be provided career-awareness workshops (i.e., self-assessment, job exploration, and job assessment), job-search-strategy workshops (i.e., preparing a resume, writing cover letters, and interviewing techniques), and job-maintenance-skills workshops (i.e., goal setting, responding to employer feedback, interacting with fellow employees, and employee responsibilities).…”