Hundreds of thousands of students with learning disabilities head to college every year. The challenges seem endless. Aside from coping with difficulties in learning, students and their families face the daunting process of seeking out the right school for their specific needs. This indispensable resource includes: -Advice from specialists in the field of learning disabilities -Learning-disabled programs' admission requirements and graduation policies -Services available to learining disabled students at each college: tutors, note-takers, oral exams, extended test time, and more -Policies and procedures regarding course waivers or substitutions -Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of program administrators at each school -Strategies for finding the right program for each student's needs In addition to the 338 schools profiled, a Quick Contact Reference List provides essential program information for another 1,000 schools.

JANET W. LERNER This timely volume explores issues pertinent to the emerging subject of college education for adults with learning disabilities. The inspiration for the book was a conference held at Barat College in Lake Forest Illinois on April 7, 1990, entitled College Students with Learning Disabilities: Reviewing the '80s and Planning for the '90s. The occasion was the celebration of the tenth anniversary of Barat College's program for college students with learning disabilities. Papers presented at this con ference, plus several additional invited chapters, and those of the co editors are included in this much needed publication. Only a few years ago, college was out of the question for most adults with learning disabilities. It is heartening to note that this situation has changed substantially over the last 15 or so years, with great strides in opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to acquire a college level education. From a slow beginning with programs such as the one at Barat College, there are today programs and support services in a variety of settings at a growing number of colleges and universities. Many indi viduals with learning disabilities can look forward to experiencing college and better preparing themselves for the future. The collection of papers in this book offers a comprehensive review of this exciting and challenging field.

Surveys the support systems in place at some 150 colleges. Learning disabled students can surmount the obstacles to higher education if they are motivated, have self-knowledge, and know how to find and use the resources that are available to them. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

A complete reference to all types of learning disabilities.

The Third Edition of the highly acclaimed Encyclopedia of Special Education has been thoroughly updated to include the latest information about new legislation and guidelines. In addition, this comprehensive resource features school psychology, neuropsychology, reviews of new tests and curricula that have been developed since publication of the second edition in 1999, and new biographies of important figures in special education. Unique in focus, the Encyclopedia of Special Education, Third Edition addresses issues of importance ranging from theory to practice and is a critical reference for researchers as well as those working in the special education field.

Hundreds of thousands of students with learning disabilities head to college every year, and many challenges lie ahead of them. Aside from coping with difficulties in learning, students and their families face the daunting process of searching out the right school for their specific needs. This indispensable resource includes: - Advice from specialists in the field of learning disabilities - Learning-disabled programs' admission requirements and graduation policies - Services available at each school: tutors, note-takers, oral exams, extended test time, and more - Information on the level of support services provided at each school - Policies and procedures regarding course waivers or substitutions - Names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of program administrators at each school - Strategies for finding the right program for each student's needs In addition to the 339 schools profiled, a Quick Contact Reference List provides essential program information for another 1,000 schools.