Documentation requirements for an individual requesting services due to a psychiatric or psychological illness must be completed by a licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist, or other medical specialist with experience or expertise in the domain for which he/she is diagnosing. Comprehensive documentation must be submitted that includes:

1. A clear statement of the existence of a psychiatric impairment, including a DSM-IV diagnosis;
   
   
2. A written report of:
   
   
   • History of presenting symptoms
     
     
   • Relevant developmental and familial information
     
     
   • Relevant medical history
     
     
   • Duration and severity of the disorder
     
     
   • Current treatments
     
     
3. A description of the condition's current functional impact on learning or other major life activity relevant to the academic experience;
   
   
4. A statement addressing the individual's requested accommodation(s), including rationale as to why these accommodation(s) are warranted;
   
   

   Any request for an extension of time on examinations, based on the impairment, should be supported by evidence that reflects a measurable decline in pre-morbid functioning.

5. A statement regarding how the use of medication and/or psychotherapy may or may not mitigate the psychiatric/psychological disorder.