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College Students and Learning Disability: Elements of Self-Style
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Journal of College Student Development
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May 1, 2003
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Students with learning disabilities are attending college at an increasing rate. Still, little is known about the phenomenon of experiencing a learning disability in postsecondary education. Through grounded theory methodology, this study explored the experiences of 9 college students with learning disabilities. The emergent theory points to elements of "self-style " as a means to operationally define learning disability.
Students with learning disabilities are a strong presence on today's college and university campuses (Henderson, 1995). Thirty years of legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals with learning disabilities has made college a viable option for many students ...