Preparing Students with Disabilities for College Success : A Practical Guide to Transition Planning

For students with mild to moderate, non-visible disabilities, navigating a college education without the support team they had in high school can be challenging. Help students become effective self-advocates and maximize their postsecondary possibilities with this cutting-edge book, which balances current research with the most practical guidance to date on this topic. Readers will discover how to help students find the right college and navigate the admissions process, teach students how to ask for what they need to succeed, and determine student eligibility for services and accommodations. Secondary transition personnel, counselors, and educators in high school settings will learn how early, coordinated, student-centered planning helps students develop the academic and personal skills required to successfully transition to college. User-friendly checklists, activities, and illustrative vignettes translate extensive research into immediate practice with students and families.