In this podcast, Dr. Arlyn Roffman, a licensed psychologist and full-time professor at Lesley University, explains how to help teens with learning disabilities explore and plan for a career path that is well-suited to their strengths, challenges, and interests. Dr. Roffman is the author of Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities: Navigating the Transition from High School to Adulthood published by the Princeton Review.
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Parents often struggle with helping their teens with LD choose a career path. Laura Breeden, an expert in career management, shares her expertise on how parents can help their children prepare for the workplace and what skills provides keys to success. More >
As you and your teenager look ahead to college, make sure you're both aware of the key differences between high school and college: special education services and the laws that support and protect those with learning disabilities (LD). More >
2012 Anne Ford scholar Silvia Ortiz-Rosales isn’t letting her struggles with dyslexia stop her from pursuing a career in journalism. Listen to her story. More >
Senior year of high school — time to relax, coast, wait for college, right? Wrong! You may have been accepted to your college of choice, but the work doesn't end with an acceptance letter and a trip to the mall for new sheets and jeans. How will you finance your college education? ... More >
A student with a learning disability planning to attend college needs to take several steps to prepare for selecting the right college and for a successful college experience.
Preparing for College Success
The student must take a rigorous college preparatory program while in high ... More >
With the first half of the school year almost complete, I think it's safe to say that everyone (parents, educators, students) is looking forward to some holiday time away from the classroom. But for students who will be finishing high school in the spring, the next few weeks are like... More >
The following is a transcription of the podcast, “Transitioning to College for Students with Learning Disabilities (Audio).”
In this podcast, Karen Golembeski, Assistant Director of Public Policy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities, and her guest Vincent Vara... More >
As the parent of a student with a learning disability (LD), you play a crucial role in helping your child build a successful future. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students age 16 and older include tra... More >
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Listen to "Helping Teens with LD Explore a Career Path" today! (length: 15 minutes)
