Learning How to Learn: Getting Into and Surviving College When You Have a Learning Disorder [Paperback]

Joyanne Cobb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2001

Written for high school and college students with learning disabilities, this thorough, down-to-earth manual, designed in an LD-friendly format, gently steers students through the process of applying to college, selecting the right classes, and succeeding academically.

The author offers concrete, step-by-step advice on how LD students can discover their learning strengths; take standardized entry tests in a form best suited to their needs; obtain special services; find and select a college program that will best support them and their goals; take advantage of a wide range of supports; and learn about and advocate for their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The author also gives lots of personal tips and strategies for doing course work, writing papers, and taking tests. A guide to LD-friendly colleges and universities and additional resources are also included.

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About the Author

Joyanne Cobb brings a unique perspective to this book because of her own college experience as a student with a learning disability. She successfully completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at George Washington University, Washington, DC and is now site manager for MAXIMUS Inc. As a licensed vocational rehabilitation provider, she manages a project funded by the Social Security Administration to provide vocational and psychological services to SSI recipient youth. As a consultant, Cobb presents seminars and workshops on employment issues related to the disabled in the workplace. She also provides academic and vocational counseling, consulting, and accommodation assessments for the disabled in transition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 119 pages
• Publisher: CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America) (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878687769
• ISBN-13: 978-0878687763
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,141,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended as an instructional and preparation resource, July 20, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning How to Learn, Revised (Paperback)

Now in a newly revised edition, Learning How To Learn: Getting Into And Surviving College When You Have A Learning Disability by Joyanne Cobb (Project Manager on Youth-Focused Projects for Maximus inc.) is an extremely practical guide to doing well on the SAT or ACT tests; finding the right college; managing one's time; making the most of assistive technology, and more. Written especially for those who must deal with a learning disability, yet filled with useful advice for all current and potential college students, Learning How To Learn is very highly recommended as an instructional and preparation resource for the college bound.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Indispensable Tool For Students With Learning Disablities, March 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Learning How to Learn: Getting Into and Surviving College When You Have a Learning Disorder (Paperback)

This book is an indispensable tool of guidance and assistance for students with learning disabilities. Coming from the ideal "source" as it does, the reader is further provided with a sense of reassurance.

6 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for any student who wants to go to college!, March 11, 2001

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Johnathon Bradely, Teacher (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning How to Learn: Getting Into and Surviving College When You Have a Learning Disorder (Paperback)

Great tips; Great Advice; Real life experience! Every parent should take a look!