In this chapter, we describe the current state of theory and research related to the higher
education experiences of students with disabilities. It begins with a review of the legal and …

Many practitioners and state education agency staff would likely agree that the accuracy and
consistency of specific learning disability (SLD) eligibility decisions is in need of …

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is currently undergoing
revision that will lead to a fifth edition (DSM-5) in 2013. This article first provides a brief …

Clinicians uniformly recommend accommodations for college students with learning
disabilities; however, we know very little about which accommodations they select and the …

For languages other than English there is a lack of empirical evidence about the cognitive
profile of students entering higher education with a diagnosis of dyslexia. To obtain such …

Students who are gifted and have a learning disability (GLD) may not be identified, in part
because of disagreement regarding appropriate identification criteria. In this study …

The purpose of this study is to provide an up-to-date review of the literature on
postsecondary students classified as having learning disabilities (LD). The review focused …

Extended time is one of the most common testing accommodations provided to students with
disabilities. It is also controversial; critics of extended time accommodations argue that …

Postsecondary entrance examination scores are generally low predictors of college
achievement (grade point average [GPA]) for students with learning disabilities (LD). The …

Much has been written about gifted students with learning disabilities, but there have been
few large-scale empirical investigations, and the concept has proven controversial. The …