Psychological Disability Documentation Guidelines
Psychological Disability
The diagnostician should be a licensed mental health professional - licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed professional counselor (LPC), psychologist or psychiatrist.
Appropriate documentation should be on letterhead, typed, dated,
signed, recent (within the last year) and include:
- A clear statement of disability, including the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) diagnosis
- A summary of current symptoms that satisfy the DSM criteria and the approximate date of onset
- A summary of historical information, diagnostic interview, and assessment procedures/evaluation instruments used to make the diagnosis
- Medical information relating to the student's needs, including current treatments and the impact of medication on the student's ability to meet the demands of the post secondary environment
- A statement of impact and limitations of the disorder on the student's academic performance
- Recommendations for accommodations and support services that are appropriate for the post secondary level, each recommended accommodation must include a rationale and should be supported by the diagnosis
- The name, title, and professional credentials of the
diagnostician.
