Required Documentation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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:
- 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 limitations in a college environment