Literacy, Autism and Diversity: In Search of Profiles to Inform Practice
by Chris Wenz, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Landmark College Institute for Research and Training
Research & Training Blog
Welcome to the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training (LCIRT) blog — the mission of this blog is to provide an avenue of communication between LCIRT and educators/professionals interested in the latest research, resources, and news related to learning differences.
Universal Design for Instruction and Learning: Where is the Evidence?
by Adam Lalor, Ph.D. Lead Education Specialist Increasing numbers of students with disabilities in higher education have served, in part, as a catalyst for…
Supporting College Students with ADHD: An Introduction
by Manju Banerjee, Ph.D. Vice President for Educational Research and Innovation Landmark College NOTE: Components of this article are also being published as part…
Advising Perspective: Teaching Students to Self-Advocate
By Christine Grutta, M.A. Landmark College Academic Advisor Note: This blog post was part of a Final Project in our online course for educators, …
Passage to Hunza: A VR Educational Statistics Game For and By Neurodiverse Learners
Statistics are prevalent in the world around us and yet research shows that most adults tend to form incorrect interpretations of statistical data. It’s therefore not surprising that many students with disabilities struggle to develop fluency in interpreting statistical data.
Next gen college advising
Given the low rate of college completion for students with disabilities, it is possible that traditional student support services and accommodations may not be fully meeting their needs. Limited research on the efficacy of traditional interventions (Madaus et al., 2016) highlights the need for new and collaborative ways to engage, support, and successfully graduate these students.