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Heidi's and Philip's stories: transitions to post-secondary education. |
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British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 40(2), June 2012, pp.87-93. |
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1354-4187 |
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1468-3156 |
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This article describes the formative childhood and adolescent experiences of two Canadian young adults with learning disabilities, leading to their transitions from high school to university. The article describes their formative experiences in elementary and secondary school and the transition years that preceded university entry. Since its inception in 2004, the purpose of the Campus Life programme at the University of Manitoba in western Canada has been to create the supports necessary for adults with learning disabilities to attend university as part-time, undergraduate, auditing students. In addition to their academic learning, Heidi and Philip noted that they experienced more extensive friendship networks, greater self-sufficiency, and significant personal growth as university students. Finally, their recommendations to other young people with learning disabilities who aspire to higher education are detailed. |
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article; |
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higher education; learning disabilities; social networks; young people; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=a06f19b4-ba9b-4a5a-a5cb-fa9855318d85 |
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