Specific Learning Disorders in Higher Education: The University of Arizona case study

Journal title EDUCATION SCIENCES AND SOCIETY
Author/s Noemi Del Bianco, Laurel Grigg Mason
Publishing Year 2021 Issue 2021/1
Language English Pages 11 P. 219-229 File size 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/ess1-2021oa11930
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Over the past decade the growing number of students with Attention and Learning Disorders in universities has been documented all over the world. Difficulties experienced by students during their academic career have led to an increase in the support services offered by Universities to meet their needs. This development has taken place as a result of changing attitudes and instructional practices across many countries. In this paper, we highlight an example from the Unites States where one university provides multiple services to increase optimal outcomes for this specific population.

Keywords: Specific Learning Disorders; University students;Inclusionin Higher Education

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Noemi Del Bianco, Laurel Grigg Mason, Specific Learning Disorders in Higher Education: The University of Arizona case study in "EDUCATION SCIENCES AND SOCIETY" 1/2021, pp 219-229, DOI: 10.3280/ess1-2021oa11930