College Bound High School Students with Dyslexia, LD or ADHD•Accommodationsprovidedinelementary,middleandhighschoolthroughtheIDEAlawarenotautomaticallyextendedto the college student. •Ifyouareastudentintendingtogotocollegeorotherposthighschoolprogramyoushouldconsiderhavingare-evaluationcompletedwithadiagnosisbeforehighschoolgraduation.Manycollegesanduniversitiesrequirearecent evaluation for you to get services.•BeforeyougraduatehighschoolyourschooldistrictisrequiredtocompleteaSummaryofPerformancewhichstatesyour disability,whatservicesyouofficiallyreceivedattheschoolthathelpedyousucceedandprepareforcollege,and recommendations for services and/or supports you will continue to need. Steps you will need to do before and right after you enroll in college•Beforeyouenrollinyourcollege,talkwithsomeoneintheacademicsupportoffice(learningdisabilitiessupportoffice) and find out what documentation is required for that school and what kinds of services can be offered.•Bereadytoproviderecentdocumentationofyourlearningdisability.Collegesrequiredocumentationofadisabilitywithin the past three years. •Once admitted, get in touch with the Academic Support Services to discuss your request for accommodations.•Ifyouaredeniedaccommodations,rindoutwhattheschool'sinternalgrievanceprocedureisandworkwiththeOfficeof Disability Services to follow it.•IfyoufeelyouwereunfairlydeniedyoucanfilecomplaintswiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducation,OfficeforCivilRights or the U.S. Department of Justice for violation of Sections 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).HereisalistofreferencebooksthatcanbeveryhelpfulforthecollegeboundstudentwithlearningdisabilitiesorADHD.Click on each one to learn more.“Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD”“K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities, 10th Edition”“LearningOutsideTheLines:TwoIvyLeagueStudentswithLearningDisabilitiesandADHDGiveYoutheToolsfor Academic Success and Educational Revolution”“College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities: Strategies and Tips to Make the Most of Your College Experience”
Robert D. Smith, PhDDiagnosis of Dyslexia, ADD & Learning DisordersChildren & Adults