Other Disabilities
Students who feel they may be eligible for services through the
Office of Student Disability Services need to submit the
appropriate written documentation. The documentation must be based
on an evaluation from the appropriately credentialed
professional.
- Example: a physical condition is generally diagnosed by a
physician, ophthalmologist, audiologist, physical therapist,
etc.
- Example: a diagnosis of a learning disability should typically
come from a professional who is considered to be trained and
qualified to evaluate specific learning disabilities in adolescents
and adults: psychologists, learning disabilities specialists,
medical doctors, etc.
- Example: a student with an emotional illness should be
diagnosed by a psychologist, psychiatrist or other licensed mental
health provider.
Students should review the documentation forms and
information specific to their disability (see information below)
with an appropriate diagnostician prior to the actual
administration of the evaluation. Documentation forms and
psychoeducational assessments need to be completed by clinicians
who are not family members.