Closing the Gap

Abstract

This article describes language difficulties of college students with language learning disabilities (LLD) and the types of accommodations that are provided to these students. First, it presents four language issues that affect the provision of accommodations. It points out that there are differences across universities in the accommodations offered and stresses the importance of “matching” the student to the university that can provide accommodations appropriate to the student's needs. It presents three case studies of students who vary on a continuum of severity of language problems, describes accommodations provided for each, and presents two perspectives on accommodations—that of the LD service provider and that of faculty who taught the three students. The article suggests ways for speech-language specialists to collaborate on a high school transition team and with the LD Coordinator at the university.