OHSU

Psychological and Psychiatric Disability Documentation Requirements

Psychological or neuropsychological evaluation or report from a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist that includes the following:

  • Clear statement of the condition 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

  • Recommendations for reasonable academic accommodations