SLD – Specific Learning Disorder
Specific Learning Disorders are generally common among the population and increasingly more among university students in particular. Often there isn’t a sufficient awareness culture that could be helpful in order to face such disorders, which can sometimes develop into an obstacle or a source of failure in the learning enviroment.
Students wishing to request compensatory/dispensatory measures for the admission test and examinations, must present appropriate documentation to the diversaMENTE Office, namely the SLD diagnosis, which must specify the reference nosographic codes and the explicit naming of the related disorder(s). Moreover, necessary information and individual characteristics of the single student must be indicated, along with the related strengths and weaknesses and aid suggestions, also as regards compensatory/dispensatory measures. In order to plan adequate learning support measures, the diagnosis must be examined in full.
The date of issue of the certificate shall not exceed three years at the time of pre-enrolment/enrolment. However, certificates issued after the age of 18 are considered valid regardless of the date of issue.
Students needing compensatory/dispensatory measures, must follow the Guidelines for Students with SLD diagnosis drawn up by the diversaMENTE Office.
PLEASE NOTE that the submission of the SLD certification, for the purpose of the admission test only, does not imply any acceptance by the diversaMENTE Office. Students should contact the office at the address [email protected].
IULM University reserves the right not to grant compensatory/dispensatory measures if the medical documentation has expired or is not updated.
Special Educational Needs certifications not specifying a SLD are not recognized by the current legislation regarding the academic career, therefore students in possession of such certifications could not be accepted by the diversaMENTE Office. These students, once enrolled, can always interact with the diversaMENTE Office for useful tips and suggestions.
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Descriprion of Services
Incoming freshmen orientation
It is possible to make an appointment to support students in their choice of the degree course and in the initial phase of attending classes, providing them with useful information and strategies for embarking on their university journey.
The incoming reception service is the first point of contact with the student, where it is possible to ask for information on the various services offered by the University to students with SLD, as well as orientation interviews for an informed choice of the degree course.
Admission test for students with SLD
In order to apply for an admission test, candidates with a SLD diagnosis must present appropriate documentation in PDF format.
The diagnosis must specify the reference nosographic codes and the explicit naming of the related disorder(s). Moreover, necessary information and individual characteristics of the single student must be indicated, along with the related strengths and weaknesses and aid suggestions, also as regards compensatory/dispensatory measures. In order to plan adequate learning support measures for a single student, the diagnosis must be examined in full.
The date of issue of the certificate shall not exceed three years at the time of pre-enrolment/enrolment. However, certificates issued after the age of 18 are considered valid regardless of the date of issue. Any medical document will be admitted only after evaluation by the Service Internal Commission.
Students wishing to request compensatory/dispensatory measures must present appropriate documentation by the deadline set for the registration to the admission test by sending an email to the diversaMENTE Office at [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE that the submission of the SLD certification, for the purpose of the admission test only, does not imply any acceptance by the diversaMENTE Office. Students should contact the office at the address [email protected].
IULM University reserves the right not to grant compensatory/dispensatory measures if the medical documentation has expired or is not updated.
Special Educational Needs certifications not specifying a SLD are not recognized by the current legislation regarding the academic career, therefore students in possession of such certifications could not be accepted by the diversaMENTE Office. These students, once enrolled, can always interact with the diversaMENTE Office for useful tips and suggestions.
Desk for freshmen with SLD
This Office aims to guide and support students with SLD, providing them with useful information and strategies for embarking on their university journey.
This desk is held by Dott.ssa Melissa Scagnelli, psychologist and psychotherapist, it will be available at Euresis Center (IULM 1, 4th floor) and it’s possible to schedule an appointment by writing at [email protected].
Courses on study methods
During both semesters, the diversaMENTE Office plans courses held in Italian about study methods
Didactic support with Peer Tutors
The diversaMENTE office implements support activities with Peer Tutors (Master's degree students) for students with SLD diagnosis to eliminate or reduce obstacles in their university career.
Digital texts for study
It is possible to ask for information about accessible texts.
SuperReading Course
Students registered to the diversaMENTE Office can benefit from the free SuperReading Course, aimed to promote strategic reading and understanding skills. The course is for Italian native speakers only.
Computer and technological aids
The Office has computer and technological aids available for students who request them for exams and study.
Facilities for students with SLD
IULM University offers special rates to students with SLD: diagnosis must be updated or issued by our Euresis Center ([email protected]), in Italian or in English.