Students in post-secondary education may or may not be diagnosed with a learning disability. As educators, we can be alert to some of the signs that the student may have a disability. Although educators are not obligated to design a special plan for the students with a learning disability, it is important to find ways to assist the student/s by discovering why the student is having difficulties. Students may be referred to a success coach within the school and may be eligible for accommodations.
I had a student who clearly displayed all the criteria for ADHD. I recommended the student seek out assistance so that accommodations could be instituted. However, the student was reluctant stating he did not want his parents to know he had a learning disability. In the end, he did not pass his courses.
