Documentation Guidelines for ADD/ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Appropriate documentation should be on letterhead, typed, dated, signed, recent (within 3 years) and include:
- Clear statement of the DSM (Diagnostic & Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders) diagnosis
- Date of diagnosis
- Summary of procedures and instruments used to make the
diagnosis, including diagnostic interview, aptitude testing,
achievement testing, information processing and behavior rating
scale
- Summary of evaluation results, including standardized scores
- Past and present symptoms that meet the DSM criteria for
diagnosis
- Medical history relating to current use of medication and the
impact of the medication on the student's ability to meet
the demands of the academic program
- Statement of current impact and limitations on
student's academic performance
- An interpretative summary based on a comprehensive evaluative
process
- Recommendations for academic accommodations to compensate for
the disability, each accommodation recommended by the evaluator
must include a rationale
- The name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator.
Note: An IEP (Individualized Education Program) or a 504 Plan are not considered sufficient for the purpose of diagnosis.
