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Students with Learning Disabilities in the University Environment

A Study of Faculty and Student Perceptions

Cherry K. Houck, EdD, is a professor in the College of Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia. Her research interests include the status and improvement of educational programs for students with learning disabilities.

Susan B. Asselin

Susan B. Asselin, PhD, is an associate professor of vocational and technical education at Virginia Polytechnic and State University. Her research interests concern personnel preparation and secondary to postsecondary transition for students with special needs.

Gretchen C. Troutman

Gretchen C. Troutman is a PhD candidate in educational research and evaluation/school psychology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her special interests include program evaluation and analysis of survey data.

Jane M. Arrington

Jane M. Arrington received her master's degree with a concentration in learning disabilities from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in May 1992. Her special interests include secondary to postsecondary transition and postsecondary support services. Address: Cherry K. Houck, College of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061--0313.

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.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 25, No. 10, 678-684 (1992)
DOI: 10.1177/002221949202501008


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