<p>As I recall, UAriz has such a prgm, as does UVM. Any others?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Iona has one for learning disabled students, including ADHD.</p>
<p>Mitchell College in CT and Curry College in MA</p>
<p>University of Denver has a good program</p>
<p>Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA has an extensive program for students with learning differences, including ADHD.</p>
<p>re finding more out about programs-
I feel it is only due diligence for parents to aid in investigating the programs through the web etc.
But I am feeling like I want to get more detail for myself- my D not only has ADD ( I think) but she certainly has other things that cause difficulties although she also can be a strong student.</p>
<p>How do other parents feel about contacting the learning offices themselves?
I realize D is going to have to be her own advocate- but honestly, not everyone functions well in sink or swim situations and I think it is wiser to have resources to help build those skills, rather than learn by trial and error for her.</p>
<p>I have never argued with a teacher over a grade- never even more than briefly thought about it. I don't want the resource offices, to think that I am going to be the sort of parent who calls them up all the time, but then again, I want to get info that she might not ask for.</p>
<p>How much contact have other parents ( of LD students) having with the colleges?</p>
<p>My son had a LD issue. We did a lot of research on this. If his LD isn't so overwhelming that he can do well with decent supports, I would strongly recommend thatyou check out:</p>
<p>1.Fairleigh Dickenson, Madison Campus. it has a phenominal LD program. However, your son needs to be accepted into both the LD program and into the school. My son got great supports throughout the program, although it does get phased out somewhat as he rises in status (freshmen to senior). He has done so well (graduating with honors) that is now undertaking a masters in accounting in conjunction with an MBA and is doing very well. </p>
<p>Fairleigh Dickenson is one of the few top LD schools that does NOT charge for any LD tutoring and special services.</p>
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<li>Adelphi University. We were very impressed with them. At the time , they did charge for LD services. You should definitely check them out.</li>
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<p>I recently came across and posted this link in the Learning Differences forum; it lists several schools with strong LD programs. </p>
<p>University of Delaware offers separate testing areas which are quiet without distractions; other support also. My daughter with ADHD did just fine there. And yes, get involved as her advocate. Don't leave it up to her to get situated. Oftentimes schools will want a full testing workup from a psychologist to demonstrate proof of the LD...</p>
<p>The University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill has excellent support. They even have "life coaches" that help the students.</p>
<p>A friend's daughter goes to Landmark, outside of Boston. She is a boarding HS student but I believe they have a good college program too.</p>
<p>Thanks all.</p>
<p>I checked out Landmark, not the college, but to see what colleges the boarding grads attended.</p>
<p>"Fairleigh Dickenson is one of the few top LD schools that does NOT charge for any LD tutoring and special services."</p>
<p>My nephew's fiancee went through this program at FDU. It was amazing for her. She did a five-year master's in special education and succeeded admirably. Great program, great people.</p>
<p>I think this is an area that a parent would be comfortable calling. I consider this a key factor in the decision making process. My senior has narrowed his decision down to two choices. He did not have an opportunity to visit the Disabilities dept on his visit. The website was not clear so I called and spoke with the disabilities director. He had no problem talking with me.
At all the schools he visited he tried to set up an appt with the Disabilities director. At all of those that set him up they all included my husband in the meeting.
One thing that they all made clear was that the student needs to be pro-active and seek out the services they need.
Most colleges also want to see testing in the last 3 years. Some of the schools will list on their website the actual tests that they want to see. With one of the colleges they said they would look at his older testing and possibly accept it or just require a few updated tests. So it pays to ask since private testing is expensive.</p>
<p>emeraldk - I agree w/ mom60. The services and the openess of the learning office or disability prgm are factors you and will want to consider. And as competent as D might be, you'll probab want/need first-hand info.</p>
<p>about UNC-CH i know one of the former "life coaches" she worked there for a few years b4 my cousin(this is my cousins wife im talking about) had to move to switzerland at the time of the move she was pregnant....now they have to adorable little kids Julia came first shes 4 and now gaby was born last september</p>