Utilizing assessment to collect a body of evidence to diagnose learning disabilities can create a clearer picture of specifically how the disability impact the individual. This will also make identifying effective accommodations easier and provide time for students to determine what accommodations they find most valuable prior to getting to postsecondary learning institutions. For those adult learners who have not been diagnosed, supporting a student in connecting with the disability services office can be monumental for the student both academically and potentially professionally. Students should also be encouraged to access supports available to all students (tutoring, workshops, writing/math labs, etc.) in addition to those that they may only be able to access if eligible (disability services to receive accommodations, TRIO/SSS).
