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In order to be eligible for accommodations because of ADHD, students
must meet the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria of the American Psychiatric
Association and their documentation must meet the criteria listed
below. There is a
Checklist of the Documentation for ADHD of the criteria that
can be filled out by the professional evaluating the student. Giving
the physician or psychologist a copy of the ADHD checklist may be
helpful in assuring that all criteria have been met and documented.
- Developmental history of symptoms of ADHD
- Documentation of current symptoms that meet diagnostic criteria
- Documentation of both childhood and current adult behavior on rating
scales of ADHD symptoms that have appropriate age norms
- Corroboration of current ADHD symptoms across multiple settings
by two independent observers with knowledge of the student's functioning
- Clear evidence and documentation of interference with developmentally
appropriate academic, social, or vocational functioning
- All other psychiatric or medical disorders which may cause problems
with inattention are differentially evaluated, documented, and considered
in the differential diagnosis.
- Assessment on which the documentation is based must have been completed
no more than three years prior to the student's application for
accommodations, OR must have been completed as an adult (18 years
old or older) and still be considered current.
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