Jane Jarrow

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Leslie, You are correct. PTSD can be caused by a variety of trauma (from serving in the military to being the victim of a violent crime, to being caught in a natural disaster, and much more. It isn't the trauma that is consistent, but rather the symptomology. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Equal Access

Lori, I think I would have to disagree, on two counts. First, "functional limitations" is generally used to indicate something that the individual is UNABLE to do because of disability (like hearing, for the deaf student, or walking for the student in a wheelchair). But while time management may be difficult for students with some disabilities, it is not impossible. Second, I don't think time management is a qualification for a job. It may be a part of the job description and an important element of the job. But I don't think people are not hired for a job because… >>>

Jane Jarrow

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After the Classroom

Kimberlie, Certainly, this kind of discrimination (subtle or not) is a reality in the workplace, and it is one of the reasons that Congress passed the ADA (with it's Title I provisions regarding employment settings). I'd like to hope that for every employment setting that deals poorly with issues of disability, there is another one out there that "gets it" and that will provide opportunities to the student with a disability. And, fortunately, the student/employee only needs to find one good one! GRIN Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Attention Deficit Disorder

Chris, For some, yes. For others, no. I would caution against generalizations about what will and will not be useful or helpful for folks, based on personal experience or a limited sampling. You don't know what their own experience, issues, or concerns might be. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Physical Disability

Anita, And how do you know that ANY of your students will get a job later in the field? If that is your criteria, then perhaps the institution should shut down entirely, since they COULD be providing false hope to anyone who pays tuition. You are right -- there is no way to tell if someone will/won't be employable. We give every other student at the institution the courtesy of deciding whether they want to take that chance. Aren't students with disabilities entitled to that same courtesy? Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Attention Deficit Disorder

Chris, That is both the promise and the problem with medication. For some, it makes a TREMENDOUS positive difference. For others, it proves no solution and, potentially, masks other possibilities. As parents, it is our job to evaluate the possibilities and do the best we can in determining a path. Dr. Jane Jarrow

Jane Jarrow

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Attention Deficit Disorder

Wilfred, Strange as it may seem from a practical standpoint, from a legal standpoint the student is not required to "do his best to overcome a disability". That would suggest that the student has to earn the right to equal access. That's not how it works. The student is entitled to equal access (and to reasonable accommodations to assure that access). We HOPE the student will make good use of the access we assure. That having been said -- I agree with you. It is not up to us to tell a student HOW to make the most of the… >>>

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Equal Access

LaKim, There ARE some fields that would be impossible for students with certain disabilities, but law (for a deaf individual) is a poor example. There are ample ways to assure full communication for a lawyer or judge other than by HEARING what is said. Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Physical Disability

Dana, Between changes in the way society sees and understands the strengths of people with disabilities, and the opportunities that technology brings, there are certainly a lot of doors open that were never open before! Dr. Jane Jarrow

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Psychological Disability

Cheryl, I certainly can't argue with the idea of one-on-one time. But I expect that this is just part of what you do as a good teacher, regardless of your perception of the student as having a psych disability or not. You reach out to students who seem to be struggling... and that's great! Dr. Jane Jarrow