Prognosis: the adult with a learning disability

Deficiencies in reading and writing appear to be major and lasting handicaps for learning-disabled college students. However, gains have been made in program modifications for learning-disabled students in many higher education institutions. Many adults with learning disabilities find that their handicap makes it difficult to obtain and keep jobs. Although they perceive a need for a wide range of educational and vocational services, there are few services available at most community agencies. Service providers and educators in vocational rehabilitation and adult education and literacy programs need to know more about learning disabilities in adults and how to identify such persons and provide them with more appropriate educational instruction and job counseling and training.