Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities: Navigating the Transition from High School to Adulthood
Written by Dr. Arlyn Roffman, and featuring a chapter on Postsecondary Options by Dr. Loring Brinckerhoff
The Princeton Review has partnered with Schwab Learning to present this must-have guide for parents of teens with learning disabilities. Written by Dr. Arlyn Roffman, psychologist, professor of special education at Lesley College, and founding director of Threshold a transition program for young adults with learning disabilities at Lesley College. Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities addresses such critically important topics as:
Understanding the Transition Planning Process under IDEA 2004—who should be involved, what parents can expect
Helping LD children and youth develop self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-determination, and self-advocacy skills
Preparing teens for postsecondary learning, employment, and life in the community
The NEW! K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities, 9th Edition
With the new edition of their popular guide, Marybeth Kravets, MA and Imy F. Wax, MS profile sixteen new colleges and and offer expert advice from parents, counselors, and legal advisors on how to make sure your LD child gets the right accommodations. Featuring a fully updated Quick Reference List, the K&W Guide makes it easy for students, parents, and counselors to connect with the resources they need to find their best fit programs.