title: Reframing the learning disabilities experience.
abstract: Reframing the learning disabilities experience has been identified by researchers as a key variable in employment success and adjustment in adulthood. This article provides a discussion of theory, related literature, methods, and techniques related to the process of reframing--from recognition, to understanding, to acceptance of the learning disability, to the development of a plan of action. We argue that successful reframing is imperative if one is to take control of his or her learning disability in adult life. It is also necessary for the development and implementation of self-advocacy skills.
authors.affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education, Richmond 23284-2020, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Reiff
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ginsberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004519:Education, Special / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D007859:Learning Disabilities