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How do you approach requests for academic accommodations such as extended test time in college students with ADHD?

What academic accomodations do you write for? How does the severity of their ADHD impact which accomodations you consider? How do you word any supporting documentation?
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Which ADHD accomodations have you written for?

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Psychiatry · Central Michigan University
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I do receive such requests, particularly from kids in college or high school with severe ADHD symptoms. I do write in my letter that due to the diagnosis of ADHD, the patient may be allowed some accommodation in testing and may be given an extra time to complete the tests compared to other peers. I ...

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Psychiatry · Private Practice
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I work with a large number of college students who have ADHD. Before writing for accommodations, I have them get a formal neuropsychological test to determine the severity of the condition in a standardized way. I then write letters to the school based on the needs discussed in the report. Otherwise...

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