2011

Leaving high school and attending college can be overwhelming for all students. According to Conley (2008), success at college is dependent on the use of coping skills and learning strategies different from the ones used in high school. Considering challenges are faced by all incoming students at a university, it is understandable that students with learning disabilities would encounter increased obstacles (Prevatt, Johnson, Allison, & Proctor, 2005; Rothman, Maldonado, & Rothman, 2008). A recent surge in the numbers of students with disabilities pursuing higher education (Barnard-Brak, Lechtenberger, & Lan, 2010; Cook, Rumrill, & Tankersley, 2007) has led to a renewed focus on accommodation strategies for these students.