Take the transition quiz
Can you help these 6 students make a smooth transition to college?
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a. Juan has a behavioral disorder and has struggled to stay in school. Longer-term college programs are not likely to be a good match for him. What might be a good option to suggest? |
b. Michaela has been used to having a special education professional take care of services for her in school. But in college, it will be up to her to arrange supports and services. How can you help her prepare? |
c. Abby, who has AD/HD, has trouble keeping up with technologies in the classroom. How can you keep her from being overwhelmed by the instructional technologies she may encounter in college? |
d. David wants to attend a college that is used to accommodating requests such as extra time for tests but is unfamiliar with needs particular to students with autism. What sorts of supports can you suggest he request? |
e. Shannon hasn't had the same opportunities to attend college that students without intellectual disabilities have had. What legislation is now going to change all that? |
f. Brett would benefit from a program that would help him develop both job skills and people skills. What model should you arrange that would enable him to develop both crucial sets of skills? |
