Assisting students with learning disabilities transitioning to college: what school counselors should know.

From: Professional School Counseling | Date: June 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Students with learning disabilities can benefit from developing specific knowledge and skills that may increase their chances of successfully completing postsecondary degrees. School counselors can play important roles as advocates, collaborators, and direct service providers. This article is a review of critical student knowledge and skill areas as well as school counselor roles in the implementation of postsecondary transition planning services for students with learning disabilities.

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