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Documentation Requirements and Guidelines
Psychiatric/Psychological Disorders
In order for students at Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology to receive disability-related support services on campus, current documentation of disability must be on file with the Disability Services Coordinator.
Documentation for psychiatric/psychological disorders (including, but not limited to depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorders and dissociative disorders) must be provided by an impartial licensed mental health professional.
In order to assist Disability Services in collaborating with students to determine appropriate accommodations, we recommend that documentation include the following:
- A clear statement of the disability, including the DSM-IV diagnosis
and a summary of present symptoms.
- A statement of the current impact the psychiatric/psychological
condition has on the student's functioning.
- A summary of assessment procedures and evaluation instruments used
to make the diagnosis, including evaluation results and standardized
scores if applicable.
- Medical information relating to the student's needs, including the impact
of medication on the student's ability to meet the demands of the
postsecondary environment.
- A statement of the functional impact or limitations of the disability on learning
or other major life activities and the degree to which it impacts the learning
context for which accommodations are being requested.
Clinical summaries that include the above information are generally sufficient for our documentation needs. If you have any questions regarding the provision of documentation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator at 771-4311.
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