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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Services for Learning Disabled Students
Programs|Application Requirements|Student Services|Term and Staff Information
About Learning Disabled Programs and Services
- This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:
- According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
- Learning Disabled programs and services are limited to 110.
- There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
- 230 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1995.
- 51 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1995.
- 18 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.
- There were 85 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.
Application Requirements
Application requirements are the same as for other students.
Learning Disabled Student Services
- List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
- Remedial Math
- Remedial English
- Remedial Reading
- Diagnostic Testing Services
- Tutors
- Talking Books
- Reading Machines
- Untimed Tests
- Learning Center
- Other:
counseling, supervised study, co-op vocational assessment/counseling.
- Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
- Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.
Learning Disabled Term and Staff Information
- The Learning Disabled student program runs on a full term.
- A lighter course load is not given to Learning Disabled students.
- Additional time is given to complete degree.
- No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
- There are 11 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- There are 3 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Contact Dr. Mary L. Farrell, Dir., Regional Center for College Students with Learning Dis, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 201 692-2716.
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