OHSU

ADHD/ADD Documentation Requirements

Report from a psychologist or psychiatrist that includes the following:

  • Clear statement of ADHD with the DSM-IV diagnosis

  • A description of the symptoms which meet the criteria for the diagnosis

  • A summary of the assessment procedures and evaluation instruments which were used to make the diagnosis

  • Information about current prescribed medications used to treat the disability and possible side effects

  • A description of the functional limitation(s) caused by the disability supported by the assessment information provided

  • Recommendations for reasonable academic accommodations