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Saturday, April 28, 2012

What testing do I need for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity documentation?



To document an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a student must submit a current report (no more than three years old) based on the results of a comprehensive evaluation by a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist experienced in the area of ADHD. The report must include the following information:
•A clear statement of a diagnosis of ADHD and the level of severity.
•Identification of procedures and measures used to make the diagnosis.
•Summary of a thorough diagnostic interview with relevant information about the individual’s history, including evidence of early onset, and symptoms across multiple settings.
•Description of current symptoms that meet diagnostic criteria.
•Ruling out of alternative diagnoses or explanations for the symptoms.
•Analysis of evaluation results, including relevant test data, to substantiate the diagnosis.
•Explanation of how current symptoms cause significant functional limitations in a college environment.
•Recommendations for appropriate accommodations to help compensate for the ADHD, with a rationale for each one.

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