Reply to Accomodations in college- experience

Forum Index » Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities

Reply to "Accomodations in college- experience"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]
OP - The college professor at a major research university was correct that their focus is not on teaching undergrads because the tenure system is on research to fund overhead to keep the wheels turning in science and engineering, write papers etc.  Also be suspect of any university trying to make it to the top 10, 20 or 30, because undergrad education is not a high priority to get there as it is too easy to say a few things and do little.

It is best to look for smaller - instruction focused colleges in a teen's interest and apply there.  There is still research done, but they will have a high reputation for teaching and interaction with students.  Then see what their disability support services are.  For some students accommodations just might depend on one setting it up as "to pay" someone to take notes etc.

One probably also has to judge the level of accommodations needed and the future work world that one desires to operate in to see if a job possibility is realistic.  If not, modify goals a bit  Also once a disability support system is in place make sure the student goes to every professor ahead of time if possible to share the information with him/her every semester. The onus for information sharing needs to be on the student.

I would also agree that if one can do the weaker areas of study at a community college in the summer or even as dual enrollment in late high school it can make a big difference.  Or to just take a reduced load of 12 credits and go longer or do summer school.

Also, if one finds oneself in trouble more with a mental health condition which often crops up in late teens and in the college setting, go to the Dean of Students in your school and explain your situation as the dean's office can then get the word out to your professors.  In other words, just do not disappear and fail.  Some can then work with you or take an incomplete.  Our daughter pulled out of a top college twice and was able to graduate on time.

College is not high school, it means doing the research to find the right setting and doing some research on line if there are such groups for other families views of a proposed university.  Still each case is individual depending on the disability, maturity of the student and the services offered.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics