Case Study on Transition: An American Indian Student with a Learning Disability

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Lissa Keegan
Jose Benitez
Joshua Schwalbach

Keywords

transition, American Indian, self-determination

Abstract

In this paper the results of a case study of an American Indian student with a learning disability who successfully transitioned to college will be presented. The student's attitude and behavior were shaped by his culture and his success was positively influenced by family, community, and supports from educational settings. 

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