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The Stephen Benson Program (SBP) for Students with Learning Disabilities was created in 1980 to serve the needs of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú students who have a diagnosed learning disability.

A learning disability (LD) is a permanent disorder affecting the way individuals with average or above average intelligence take in, retain, or express information. Learning disabilities can interfere with a student’s ability to assimilate or process information. This can impact academic performance. Students who have not previously been tested for a learning disability nor received special education services in K-12 (served under an IEP or 504 Plan) or academic accommodations at another college, may be eligible for a comprehensive psycho-educational assessment through the Stephen Benson Program’s (SBP) on-campus testing services. Comprehensive assessment for eligible students consists of a 6-8 hour process that includes an intake interview, 3 assessment sessions and a final results meeting.

1. If you have been previously diagnosed with a disabling condition or received services under an IEP or 504 Plan, you can and upload your . If you do not have any documentation of your disability, you can have your treating professional complete the .
2. Students who are already registered with BMAC and receiving accommodations for another disability generally would not be candidates for a comprehensive LD assessment. If you believe you need additional accommodations related to learning difficulties, you should contact the BMAC front desk at (562) 985-5401 and request a follow-up appointment with a specialist.
3. If situations 1 or 2 above do not apply to you, please contact Amber Maurer and/or Tina Sutera to complete the SBP Screening for Learning Differences.