Suggestions for Students with Learning Disabilities

1. If you know that you have a learning disability, talk to your instructors at the beginning of the semester.
2. Build up study skill tactics, such as note-taking, outlining, test-taking, study and reading techniques, time management, and use of study guides.
3. Learn how to do documental research. Know what the resources of the school library are.
4. Use the tutorial program offered by the TRIO-program, along with other services offered by The Study Center.
5. Establish yourself on achievable goals for yourself and priorities for course work.
6. Organize your time on a calendar and write down relevant dates, assignments, and appointments.
7. Use a tape recorder during lectures. Dwell on tape record key points using the "pause" button and focusing on the covered topic for that day.
8. Listen to the tape as soon after class as possible to refresh your memory; then you can reorganize your notes by feeding back.
9. On a notebook write all the questions that you have, so that they will be easier to solve before the next exam.
10. Sit toward the front of the classroom to maximize your eye contact and to reduce distraction. If you have any question ask it at the moment or when the explanation is done, raising your hand without interrupting the class.
11. Estimate the necessary time for a given class assignment. Generally plan two hours outside of class for every hour in class. Take breaks when you get tired (go out to walk, relax), as fatigue becomes a big time waster.
12. Try to sit next to a classmate. You can work as a team when working class assignments.