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Higher education and cognitive disability: adaptive strategies.

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| June 22, 2002 | Macdonald, Karen Crane | COPYRIGHT 2002 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

Graduate level studies have academic demands which are multiple and varied. A student with a cognitive disability may be especially challenged due to the abstract and theoretical subjects inherent to higher education. Material presented includes a description of student needs, possible approaches for faculty, and adaptive strategies (task analysis, pre-arrangement, planned performance and appraisal). Through carefully applied planning, discipline, and use of resources, a graduate student with a cognitive disability may successfully complete a master's degree or doctorate.

Introduction

Graduate level studies are by definition complex, ...

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