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ADHD ACCOMMODATIONS CHECKLIST MANUAL
ADHD ACCOMMODATIONS CHECKLIST PROFESSIONAL

Descriptions of current functional limitation pertaining to education and relevant history of therapeutic treatment.ĭocumentation must include relevant testing information Review of previous psycho-educational reports.

It may include the following: histories-family, medical, educational, developmental, and social.

In addition, any alternative disorders that may mimic ADD/ADHD should be addressed.

In this assessment the evaluator should consider the possibility of co-existing conditions, whether they be learning disabilities, mechanical or psychiatric disorders.

The diagnostician should use direct languages in the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, avoiding terms such as: "suggest," "is indicative of," or "attention al problems."

The report must include a specific diagnosis of ADD/ADHD based on the DSM-V diagnostic criteria and it is recommended that the clinician report the diagnostic criteria used to support the diagnosis.

ADHD ACCOMMODATIONS CHECKLIST MANUAL

All reports should be on letterhead, typed, dated, signed, and otherwise legible.ĭocumentation must be current, age appropriate, and include a specific Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V (DSM, 5th edition) diagnosis (within the last three years)

ADHD ACCOMMODATIONS CHECKLIST PROFESSIONAL

The professional completing the evaluation should not be a family member. The evaluator's name, title and professional credentials and affiliation should be provided.

A qualified professional may include but is not limited to a medical doctor or psychologist. certified and/or licensed) professional, who has direct experience with adolescents and adults with ADD/ADHD.

The assessment must be administered by a trained and qualified (i.e.

Report by qualified professional on letterhead, typed, dated, and signed The following requirements provide the students and professional diagnosticians with a common understanding of the documentation and the impact of the individuals' educational performance. The following guidelines are provided to assure that the documentation is complete and supports the request for accommodations. Students who were diagnosed and did not receive continuous medical or educational support may be required to have a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether academic accommodations are appropriate.

To establish academic accommodation sons under Section 504 and the ADA, the student must provide current documentation from a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other related medical professional indicating that the disability substantially limits some major life activity, including learning. A diagnosis of ADD/ADHD does not automatically qualify a student for academic accommodations under the law. Students that are requesting accommodation or services because of ADD/ADHD are required to submit documentation to determine whether their eligibility is in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).