Data indicate that the prevalence of learning disabled students enrolling in institutions of higher education is increasing. Many of these students will require additional services as well as modification of the traditional collegiate program in order to complete their education successfully. The purpose of this article is to describe the role special education faculty members can perform in assisting the college community in devising and delivering programs that facilitate the adjustment and performance of learning disabled students.
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