Documenting Autism Spectrum Disorder

A PDF version of these guidelines is available 在这里. 此外, the corresponding verification form is available 在这里.

Students seeking support services from Student Disability 服务 (SDS) on the basis of a previously diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) must submit documentation that verifies their eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act.

The documentation must describe a disabling condition, which is defined by the presence of substantial limitations in one or more major life activities. 仅仅是提交 evidence of a diagnosis is not sufficient to warrant academic accommodations. 同样的, nonspecific diagnoses, such as “adjustment problems,” “emotional difficulties,” “poor communication,” and/or “test difficulty/anxiety” in and of themselves do not constitute 一个残疾.

The guidelines below are intended to allow SDS to determine eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations. SDS staff are available at (972) 721-5056 for consultation. A verification form is also available to provide guidance in the assessment process. A comprehensive report of any testing conducted (including test scores, if relevant) should be included with the verification form. 文件应包括:

1. DSM-5 or ICD Diagnosis (text and code), given based on a formal assessment of current psychological and health status, and a formal diagnosis of a disabling condition provided by a licensed treatment provider (e.g., psychiatrist, licensed clinical psychologist, licensed social worker, 等.) Licensed treatment provider should not be related to the individual being assessed. In order to establish a history of the condition and recency of evaluation, documentation 应包括:
   1. 诊断日期.
   2. Date of last clinical contact: 评估必须是最新的. Because conditions may change over time current evaluations are critical in providing 合理的住宿. In general, this means that evaluations must have been completed within the three years prior to the accommodations request. 此外, depending on the nature of the disability, evaluations may need to be updated on a semester-by-semester or yearly basis.
2. 评价
   1. A diagnostic interview and other tools used to determine relevant background in support of that diagnosis.
   2. The evaluation should include treatments (e.g., 药物治疗, therapy) currently in use and provide a description of the expected progression of the disability over time (i.e.，永久/慢性vs. 短期/临时). Information on medication side effects is useful and may be considered in accommodation 决定.
   3. Onset, history, and prognosis of diagnosis and symptoms.
3. 功能的局限性: Should be determined WITHOUT consideration of mitigating measures (i.e. 药物治疗, 等.). If condition is episodic in nature, level of functioning should be assessed based on active phase of symptoms.
   1. Major life activities that are functionally limited 根据个人的症状.
   2. Behavioral manifestations of the diagnosis that 功能上的限制 the individual in the academic setting. Information to consider includes the severity pervasiveness, and frequency of symptoms.
   3. 有什么特别的考虑吗? 这应该是(1).e. side effects of 药物治疗, 等.)
4. 住宿: A description of accommodations and services used in the past and recommended accommodations 为了未来. It is important to note that Student Disability 服务 makes the determination regarding what accommodations are appropriate in the University environment.

The diagnostic report must include the name, title, and license number of the evaluator. A verification form is available to assist in the documentation process.

All documentation submitted to SDS is considered confidential.

Documentation should be sent to the following address:

云顶集团
Student Disability 服务, 学术成就 Office
东北门路1845号
欧文，德克萨斯州75062

Documentation may be faxed to (972) 265-5712, emailed to ada@safarinautique.com，或交给布拉尼夫.