Students with learning disabilities in the university environment: a study of faculty and student perceptions.
This study examines faculty and student perceptions regarding university students with learning disabilities, sensitivity to such students' special needs, accommodations, and the perceived impact of a learning disability. Results reveal a general sensitivity to the special needs of students with learning disabilities; however, group differences suggest several areas warranting further attention.
Houck
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College of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061-0313.
Asselin
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Troutman
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Arrington
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D004410:Dyslexia / Q000523:psychology; D004519:Education, Special; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D012931:Social Environment; D014495:Universities