Transitions: Issues for the Adult Learner with Learning Disabilities

This issue of "Linkages" addresses the need for adult literacy programs to go beyond teaching basic academic skills to adults with learning disabilities to teaching skills in goal setting, problem solving, and self-advocacy that will assist adult learners in their transition into the workf...

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Published inLINKAGES, Linking Literacy & Learning Disabilities Vol. 4; no. 1
Main Author Bates, Belinda, Ed
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Academy for Educational Development, National ALLD Center 1997
Subjects
Adolescents
Adult Literacy
Adult Students
College Bound Students
Education Work Relationship
Educational Objectives
Employment Programs
Higher Education
Learning Disabilities
Problem Solving
Self Advocacy
Skill Development
Transitional Programs
Work Environment
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Summary:This issue of "Linkages" addresses the need for adult literacy programs to go beyond teaching basic academic skills to adults with learning disabilities to teaching skills in goal setting, problem solving, and self-advocacy that will assist adult learners in their transition into the workforce. Articles include: "Transition: Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities" (Craig A. Michaels), which urges practitioners to reconceptualize the instructional focus on remediation and to address accommodation and compensatory strategies simultaneously, thus enabling students with learning disabilities to succeed; "A Chance To Be Included" (Helen K. Bosch), which describes community inclusion instruction that involves teaching basic skills, management skills, and relationship skills;"Transition: From Pain to Aide" (Tracy S.), the story of an adult with learning disabilities; "Transition to College" (Anne Reamer), discusses strategies for college-bound individuals with learning disabilities; "Transition to Work" (Arlyn Roffman), provides tips for helping adults with learning disabilities make the transition to the workplace; "Developing Workplace Skills" (Robert Crawford), describes the Life Development Institute (LDI), a community-based program that assists individuals with learning disabilities in gaining workplace skills; and "Working toward Independence" (Grant Rayburn), a personal narrative of an individual who participated in LDI. The newsletter includes a list of resource organizations and selected readings. (CR)