<p>Our D is a HS junior and has a pretty significant learning disability,
but has maintained above a 3.0 GPA with some accommodations.
We would like her to be in school somewhere within a 4 hour ride of
Philadelphia, PA. We are looking for a 4 year college that has a structured and pro-active program for students with learning disabilities. I have gotten the standard books such as Peterson's Guide for Students with LDs/ADD as well as the K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with LDs, but am really looking for more
first-hand knowledge and perspective. </p>
<p>I am really looking for first-hand student/parental or college placement
counselor experiences about specific colleges we should consider. </p>
<p>Any pointers to more recent articles and/or colleges would be very much
appreciated.</p>
<p>My D is sophmore at McDaniel College Westminster MD, you should check out their SASS program. SHe has significant dylexia, ADD and is a terrible test taker (anxiety). They have 2 programs, one is much more involved with weekly meetings etc (and costs an extra 1500+. The other is available to all with a documented LD. </p>
<p>THe accommodations she receives
extended time for testing
a special quiet room and computer with word processing for test taking (replaces the blue book)
note takers (for most classes)
content tutors (for some classes)
occationally has had a SASS advisor help read a test.
Professors themselves have given her exams before or after the other students.
SHe relies heavily on RFB&D books on tape (CD's)</p>
<h2>SHe has used the school Kurzweil to scan and read hand-outs but the process is so slow it's almost not worthwhile. </h2>
<p>SHe had a room-mate who had oral and alternate testing, so I know it can be done...but sometimes thats not always easier depending on the prof !)</p>
<p>She has done very well, but as with ALL schools, sometimes the student has to push and push to get certain accommodations in place </p>
<p>I DO NOT think there is any perfect school or program. D has had to bug the program for her accommodations and refuse to give up if she gets "we can't find a tutor, or note taker etc" Never the less she is receiving more reliable accommodations then she did in public highschool...so god bless them. </p>
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<p>That's the scoop.....Good luck</p>
<p>Oh yea, the financial aid is very good also (per college board site >90% demonstrated need)</p>
<p>My son was LD. We did a LOT of research. If he doesn't need a Huge amount of help, he should look at Adelphi and especially Fairleigh Dickinson in Madison NY. FD has a fabulous LD program; however, y our child has to be accepted at both the school and the LD program. My son graduate with honors and is now in a masters of accounting achieving a 3.7! Fairleigh Dickenson is FABULOUS. They even have great international study options in both England, Monaco and elsewhere. </p>
<p>Trust me: check out Fairleigh Dickenson.</p>
<p>If, however, your son has a LOT of LD issues that can't be overcome with some tutoring and accomodations then you should check out Lynn University in Florida. </p>
<p>nej: Curry College in Milton MA is excellent. I also know of a fantastic college placement team who specialize in matching LD kids with college and programs,
PM me if you would like their info...</p>