AboutElizabeth Hamblet Expertise My specialty is transition to college for students with learning disabilities and ADD. I can answer specific questions about the laws governing services and accommodations and about the changes in focus for students with learning disabilities and ADD headed to college.
Experience I was a learning disabilities specialist at the post-secondary level for over a decade. I now give speeches and do private consulting on this topic, and I am a contributing writer for Disability Compliance for Higher Education.
Organizations Association for Higher Education and Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of America
Publications Disability Compliance and Higher Education
Education/Credentials M.Ed. in Special Education
M.A.T.
State-certified Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Training in Orton-Gillingham
Past/Present Clients Princeton High School
The Pennington School
The Newgrange School
Delaware Valley Regional High School
Hillsborough Public Schools
New Jersey Association of Learning Consultants
Don Bosco Prep
Middlesex County Guidance Association
My name is Michael and I have a learning disability. I've always been a good
student, but I struggled at certain subjects like math and reading
comprehension, although I was always stronger in the language arts courses
than math. Despite these difficulities, I prevailed. Plus, I'm a visual learner
and I understand that this skill is essential for achieving excellent grades. I've
overcomed many difficulties and even attended college. Now, I want to go
back to college to earn another degree, but I first would like to know how I
can be a great student and accelerate my study abilities. In short, I would like
to know how to study better by adopting better studying habits. Any ideas or
suggestions?
regards,
Michael
Answer Hi, Michael. I apologize for the delay in answering your question. It sounds to me like you are already a successful student, and that what you are already doing is working well for you. It's great that you know that you are a visual learner, as you can use this strength to your advantage. But I'm afraid I don't have anything to suggest to help you "accelerate" your learning. I think that we all have a pace at which we learn and absorb material, and the important thing is to know how long it takes you so that you can set aside the time you need.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help. But it sounds like you're already doing all of the right things. Congratulations!
