Learning Disability Documentation Guidelines
The evaluation should:
- be conducted by an evaluator with comprehensive training with adolescents and adults with learning disabilities.
- be evaluated within the last three years of high school (for those diagnosed in school).
- include a description of functional impact of diagnosis and include specifics of how the learning process may be affected by the diagnosis; and should include recommendations and rationale for accommodations and/or assistive technology.
- include test scores to document the nature and severity of the disability.
- adult students not previously diagnosed must provide appropriate documentation as per guidelines for students not previously diagnosed.
ADD/ADHD Documentation Guidelines
The evaluation should:
- be conducted by a qualified professional whose background includes training and relevant experience in the full range of psychiatric disorders.
- be within the past three years and be updated as required.
- include a summary of relevant historical information including initial onset, diagnosis, medication and indication of ADD/ADHD throughout adolescence or adulthood.
- identify functional limitations in the educational setting.
- include rationale for specific recommendations or accommodations.
Psychological &
Psychiatric
Guidelines
The evaluation should:
- be made by a professional who is qualified with appropriate training in diagnosing psychological and/ psychiatric disorders.
- be within the past three years and be updated as required.
- include a summary of relevant historical information including initial onset, diagnosis, medication and indication of psychological/ psychiatric disorders throughout adolescence or adulthood.
- include rationale for specific recommendations or accommodations.
Visual Impairment or Blindness
The evaluation should:
- include an ophthalmologic evaluation made by a qualified professional or granted by a recognized resource such as NY State Commission for the Blind (include CBVH Registry Number)
- be current and reflect present condition. In the case of visual acuity changes, new documentation should be submitted.
- identify functional limitations and provide recommendations for academic accommodations/assistive technology.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guidelines
The documentation should:
- include a diagnosis based on an audiological evaluation conducted by a qualified professional.
- provide a description of functional limitations and recommendations for academic accommodations, interpreter services, and other services including assistive technology
Mobility/Orthopedic
Disabilities
The evaluation should:
- be made by a qualified professional with the appropriate training in diagnosing physical disabilities.be current and relevant. If the conditions change, an updated report will be required.
