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Speech-Language Pathologists' Academic Preparation For Transition Services, Kathleen Bridgforth
Speech-Language Pathologists' Academic Preparation For Transition Services, Kathleen Bridgforth
Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders Undergraduate Honors Theses
When individuals with disabilities reach their senior year of high school, they undergo a transition period. Speech-language pathologists are often tasked with working on an interdisciplinary team to assist individuals undergoing transition. While research has been done on how professionals as a group can help with transition, there has been little to no research done on how SLPs can be better prepared to assist during this process. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the preparedness of SLPs in high schools to assist individuals undergoing the transition period. The requirements for the participants include being a practicing or past …
A Path To Academic Success: Learning Disabilities, Finding A Way, John S. Cooper
A Path To Academic Success: Learning Disabilities, Finding A Way, John S. Cooper
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This thesis will highlight the difficulties students with learning disabilities have in the post-secondary environment. Special interest is given to how colleges and universities help these students become successful and graduate from college. Two universities are examined, the University of the Ozarks and the University of Arkansas. Each school has its own programs that provide accommodations to students with learning disabilities. The thesis will follow a student from each university, as they attend classes and Social activities.