What are some good learning strategies leading to college success for special needs students?

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

Also check these sections of our site for more information:

• College and College Prep
• Technology
• Reading and Dyslexia