Taking Flight: College for Students with Disabilities, Diverse Learners and Their Families

by Perry LaRoque, Jason Katims (Foreword by)

Overview

A learning differences expert shares stories, strategies, and information about what students with disabilities need to be successful in college.
 
In Taking Flight, Dr. Perry T. Laroque shares his insight and expertise on a range of important issues many students with a wide range of disabilities face as they head off to college. Rather than merely focusing on the academic aspects, LaRoque addresses the full college experience, discussing the strategies and perspective needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
 
With a mix of personal stories, humor, and frank advice, Perry T. LaRoque explores topics such as the concept of disability, the need for positive self-expression, college bureaucracy, roommate relationships, and having fun. Taking Flight addresses the truly relevant issues needed for happiness and success in college and teaches readers not only how to do well in the system, but how to overcome a system that isn’t designed for today’s diverse learners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642796070
Publisher:	Morgan James Publishing
Publication date:	09/03/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	238
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Perry LaRoque, PhD is the Founder and President of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for students with autism spectrum disorders and other related learning differences, located in Burlington, VT, Madison, WI and Eugene, OR. Prior to launching Mansfield Hall, Perry co-founded the College Steps Program and was involved in developing the Think College programs in Vermont. He also served as a special education professor at Johnson State College, SUNY-Potsdam, and UW-Whitewater. Before completing his doctorate in Special Education at the University of Wisconsin, Perry was a special education teacher in California and Wisconsin. He currently resides in Milwaukee, WI with his wife and three children.

Interviews

The definitive guide to being successful in college for students with disabilities, diverse learners, and their stakeholders.