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Learning Disabilities & ADHD Assessment
There are services available to PSU students with learning disabilities such as
learning disability screening and assessment at the Center for Student Health & Counseling
(SHAC) as well as the Disability Resource Center, SMSU 435 503-725-4150. Academic
accommodations in the classroom can be made such as note-taking and interpreting
(Other accommodations as indicated through testing results.).
What does an assessment involve? Assessment Procedure: Assessment included tests of intelligence, achievement (reading, writing, math, oral language), memory, information processing, study skills, and emotional functioning. This testing takes approximately 8 hours to complete. It is scheduled 2-3 hours at a time, usually over several weeks. Eligibility for Services: To be eligible for testing at SHAC, students must be taking 9 or more credit hours OR be taking 4-8 credit hours and have paid the student health fee. (This fee--paid at the Cashier in the first two weeks of the term--allows students to access most services at the Center for Student Health & Counseling.) Screening Appointment: To meet with a counselor to discuss whether testing for a learning disability or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is right for you, simply call or go to the Center for Student Health & Counseling for more information, 1880 SW 6th Ave. (UCB 200), 503-725-2800, to make a screening appointment. There is no charge for this initial appointment. Assessment Fees: Once testing has begun there is a $275 fee that can be charged to your account. What are the general characteristics of an adult with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Most adults with ADD are restless, easily distracted, have difficulty sustaining attention and concentrating, are impulsive and impatient, have frequent mood swings and short tempers, are disorganized and fail to plan ahead. Adults with ADD often experience career difficulties. They may lose jobs due to poor job performance, attention and organizational problems, or relationship difficulties. Other times, they may simply quit out of boredom. On the other hand, adults who learn to adapt to their disability and to harness the energy and creativity that often accompanies ADD can thrive professionally. Many adults with ADD are successful entrepreneurs. Once they have been accurately diagnosed, they are often relieved to learn their difficulties are due to a disability, as opposed to some personal flaw. What does Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) look like?
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