CASE-STUDIES OF HIGH-ABILITY STUDENTS WITH LEARNING-DISABILITIES WHO HAVE ACHIEVED

We used qualitative methods to study 12 young people with learning dis abilities who were successful at the college level. The participants r eported negative school experiences, verified by their parents and sch ool records, such as social problems, difficulty with teachers, and fr ustration with certain academic areas. The interaction of their high a bilities and their learning disabilities produced a number of negative consequences since their talents were not usually addressed by the sc hool system they attended However, despite these experiences, particip ants were able to integrate specific personal traits and special compe nsation strategies and environmental modifications to succeed in a cha llenging university setting.