Most colleges and universities in the United States have some type of services available to students with special needs. New college students should be encouraged to seek out these services. This is especially important at the beginning of a college program when things can be overwhelming for any student.
Here are some resources relating to self-advocacy, reading and test taking that might also be useful:
- Self-Advocacy in Educational Settings
- The Law After High School
- Success in College for Adults with Learning Disabilities
- Strategies that Work for Students Grade 9 to 12 with Dyslexia
- Test Taking Strategies from the University of Minnesota
- Test Taking Strategies from Bucks County Community College
One of the most useful resources for college students is the Study Skills Database maintained by the Muskingum Center for Advancement of Learning (CAL) at Muskingum College in Ohio. It contains general purpose strategies like note-taking and time management as well as content specific tips for success in most college courses.
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