Lynn University is located in Boca Raton, Florida, about two miles from the beach. Sunny weather, perfect location, and a terrific LD program for college students called the Institute for Achievement and Learning. They have tremendous services available, including the Heller Family Diagnostic Center. Students with learning issues who need support should take a close look at what Lynn University has to offer.
Full Story »College for those with Asperger’s Syndrome
Many Asperger’s students have at least normal IQs, and many have exceptional talents and abilities. This year I had the pleasure of working with a young man with Asperger’s whom I found delightful; his sense of humor is acute, and his mathematical and scientific knowledge and aptitude is off the charts. Many Asperger’s students go on to college, but care must be taken, not only in the college environments from an academic standpoint, but also in housing and living skills.
Full Story »ADHD: My Case
I have listened for many years to people who believe ADHD is a myth. One would think that with brain scans and MRIs showing different brain functioning between “normal” and “ADD” brains would put the myth to rest. It still lingers on. Is Attention Deficit Disorder a new disorder, discovered and hyped in the 70s and 80s? The condition was actually first described by Dr. Heinrich Hoffman in 1845. He was also a poet as well as a medical doctor, and he wrote a “book” of poems and stories called “The Story of Fidgety Phillip”.
Full Story »Meeting the Needs of the student with Learning Differences
A child with learning differences faces many frustrating challenges and pressures. The resulting feelings of isolation and despair may keep a child from reaching his or her full potential. Finding a school or program that caters to your child’s individual needs can lead to increased self-confidence and a positive attitude toward the future.
Full Story »Travels with Tam: McDaniel College
Never heard of McDaniel College in Westminster, MD? It is what college consultant’s call a “hidden gem”, an institution of excellence that has much to recommend it, but it has stayed “under the radar”. McDaniel is about 30 miles from Baltimore and 50 from Washington DC, nestled in the mountains, with a small town feel and big city opportunities. Founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College and renamed for 1980 alum, professor, administrator, parent and trustee William R McDaniel, little McDaniel throws a big academic punch.
Full Story »LD Online: Legal Issues
Matt Cohen is a special education lawyer who answers questions regarding LD and special education law on the LD Online website. For the latest questions and answers, and for the archive, click here!
Full Story »Preparing an LD student for College
Preparing a student for college can be challenging, particularly if that student has learning differences. They have to be academically prepared, yes, but they also need to be prepared for independence. Lack of the ability to cope and to be independent is the most frequent reason for an LD student to return home from college, in my experience.
Full Story »College for students with Learning Differences
Students with learning differences of all types go to college, and do well. But when it comes time to choose the college….choose wisely. There are many different types of programs out there, from the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accommodations only to coordinated disability services to Comprehensive programs for students with Learning Disabilities.
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