We specialize in helping individuals secure ADA disability accommodations in school, college, and the workplace through comprehensive psychological evaluations. We understand that learning disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and other psychological conditions can create barriers to success, not because of a lack of intelligence or motivation, but because environments are not always designed with diverse needs in mind. Our disability accommodation evaluations provide accurate diagnoses, evidence-based recommendations, and clear documentation that empower individuals to perform at their best.
Disability Accommodation Lists 
The following are the types of disability accommodations we can test for:
Possible Job Supports for Psychological or Learning Disorders
The following are the most commonly used supports and interventions to accommodate employees with disabilities. Of course, given the wide range of industries, job descriptions, and potential challenges, creativity is often required to ensure that employees have equal opportunities to complete their job responsibilities. It should be noted that an employee must be able to complete their job responsibilities when given reasonable accommodations, and if not, a job transfer may be needed. A Disability Accommodation Specialist can help with potential career choices.
- Flexible scheduling to manage fatigue or medical appointments
- Remote or hybrid work options
- Quiet workspace or noise-canceling equipment
- Extended deadlines or flexible pacing for tasks
- Written instructions instead of verbal-only directions
- Job coaching or mentorship supports
- Modified workload distribution during symptom flare-ups
- Use of assistive technology (speech-to-text, text-to-speech, organization software)
- Additional breaks for stress management or medication needs
- Clear performance feedback and structured expectations
College Disability Accommodations List
College accommodations are designed to ensure that each student has an equal opportunity to demonstrate what they are capable of. Our psychological testing can be used to prove the need for this college disability accommodations list.
- Extended time for exams
- Distraction-reduced testing environment
- Note-taking assistance or access to lecture recordings
- Priority registration to manage course load and schedule
- Use of assistive technology (dictation software, screen readers, organization apps)
- Alternative formats for assignments (oral vs. written, typed vs. handwritten)
- Reduced course load with full-time status maintained
- Ability to record lectures for review
- Flexibility with attendance policies for treatment needs
- Support from on-campus disability and counseling services
This is a relatively comprehensive college disability accommodations list, but there may be even more specific interventions and supports for different challenges. For example, public speaking anxiety may require a student to be allowed to opt out of speaking in front of the class. It is often helpful to find out whether the college has a specific college disability accommodations list they use.
List of Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (K-12)
In many cases, schools do their own psychological testing to determine which of the following list of accommodations for students with disabilities are needed. Our Disability Accommodation Specialist might get involved if you want an independent educational evaluation (IEE), your child is home-schooled, or your child attends private school. Here is a list of accommodations for students with disabilities that most schools offer as needed.
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan
- Extended time for tests and assignments
- Small group or quiet testing environment
- Access to counseling or school psychologist support
- Modified homework load or extended deadlines
- Positive behavior support plans
- Preferential classroom seating
- Structured breaks during lessons or testing
- Visual schedules and step-by-step instructions
- Access to assistive technology and specialized reading/writing programs
This is not a comprehensive list of accommodations for students with disabilities, but they are the more common ones. Sometimes we might recommend supports and classroom interventions that fall short of being “official” accommodations, but will help the student have an equal footing with peers.
After high school, we can provide unique help, including helping you and your child select a college that may provide the best fit, given the college disability accommodations list each institution uses.
Psychological Testing for ADA Disability Accommodations
The evaluation process begins with an intake interview covering developmental, educational, medical, and psychological history. We then select standardized tests tailored to the referral question. Finally, we integrate results into a comprehensive psychological testing report with accommodations and growth-focused recommendations.
ADHD Testing for Disability Accommodations
- History & Interviews: Symptom history, family reports, academic/work functioning.
- Attention & Processing Tests: Continuous Performance Test (CPT-3), Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA), Trail Making Test.
- Executive Functioning Evaluation: BRIEF-2, CEFI, D-REF to capture organization, planning, and working memory.
- Cognitive Baseline: WAIS-IV or RAIT to rule out broader cognitive deficits.
- Emotional Screening: To differentiate ADHD from anxiety or mood disorders.
Learning Disability (LD) Testing for Disability Accommodations
- Achievement Measures: WIAT-4, Woodcock-Johnson IV to assess reading, writing, and math.
- Cognitive Testing: WISC-V or WAIS-IV to examine processing speed, working memory, and reasoning.
- Phonological/Reading-Specific: CTOPP-2, GORT-5 for dyslexia.
- Written Language: DASH, TOWL-4 for dysgraphia.
- Analysis: Compare cognitive potential with achievement to detect unexpected gaps.
High-Functioning Autism (ASD) Testing
- Developmental & Social History: Early communication, social milestones, restricted interests.
- Direct Observation: ADOS-2 modules for social interaction and communication style.
- Parent/Teacher/Informant Reports: SRS-2, SCQ, Vineland-3 for adaptive skills.
- Cognition & Executive Functioning: WAIS-IV/WISC-V, BRIEF-2 for planning, flexibility.
- Emotional/Behavioral Measures: BASC-3, PAI to capture co-occurring conditions.
Anxiety Testing for ADA Disability Accommodations
- Clinical Interview: Symptom triggers, onset, and interference in school/work.
- Standardized Rating Scales: MASC-2, Beck Anxiety Inventory, SCARED.
- Cognitive Screening: To rule out overlap with ADHD or LD.
- Executive Functioning: Since anxiety often impairs working memory and task initiation.
- Emotional Functioning: PAI, SPECTRA to distinguish between anxiety, depression, and stress response.
ADA Disability Accommodations Testing: Case Examples
The following are examples of comprehensive evaluations that we can provide to support ADA disability accommodations, depending on the presenting challenge.
ADA Disability Accommodations Case 1: College Student with ADHD & Anxiety
- Background: Despite strong reasoning, Alex struggled with timed exams, distractibility, and overwhelming lecture halls.
- Testing Measures by our Disability Accommodation Specialist: WAIS-IV, WIAT-4, CPT-3, BRIEF-2, MASC-2.
- Results of the Testing: Alex demonstrated strong verbal comprehension and reasoning skills (in the high average range), but exhibited marked weaknesses in sustained attention, working memory, and processing speed. BRIEF-2 results showed significant executive functioning challenges, while MASC-2 scores indicated clinically considerable anxiety.
- College Accommodations: Extended test time, reduced-distraction testing, note-taking software, priority registration.
- Other Suggestions Beyond Accommodations: Individual therapy for anxiety management, ADHD coaching for organization skills, mindfulness strategies for stress reduction, and use of planner apps for daily scheduling.
- Outcome: Stress decreased significantly, academic confidence improved, and grades stabilized.
ADA Disability Accommodations Case 2: Professional with ADHD
- Background: Jordan worked in project management but constantly missed deadlines, misplaced files, and struggled with multitasking. His self-esteem dropped as performance reviews worsened.
- Testing Measures used by our Disability Accommodation Specialist: RAIT, CPT-3, BRIEF-A, WAIS-IV, PAI.
- Results of the Testing: Cognitive testing revealed strong reasoning abilities but low-average working memory and processing speed. CPT-3 showed high omission errors consistent with inattentive ADHD. BRIEF-A highlighted issues with task initiation and organization. Emotional testing suggested mild stress but no mood disorder.
- Workplace Accommodations: Flexible deadlines, project management software, written task lists, noise-reduced workspace, weekly check-ins with supervisor.
- Other suggestions beyond accommodations include time-management training, structured work routines, ADHD medication consultation with a physician, and the use of digital tools (such as calendars and task reminders). Jordan was also encouraged to set small, achievable goals to build momentum.
- Outcome: Productivity increased, stress decreased, and Jordan’s employer noted consistent improvement once supports were implemented.
ADA Disability Accommodations Case 3: High School Student with Dyslexia
- Background: Mia was bright and creative but avoided reading aloud and scored poorly on standardized reading tests. Teachers thought she wasn’t trying hard enough.
- Testing Measures used by our Disability Accommodation Specialist: WISC-V, WIAT-4, CTOPP-2, GORT-5, TOWRE-2.
- Results of the Testing: Mia demonstrated high-average reasoning and problem-solving skills, but scored very low in phonological awareness, decoding, and rapid naming speed, confirming a diagnosis of dyslexia. Oral comprehension was a strength, but written decoding lagged several grade levels behind.
- School Accommodations: After reviewing the list of accommodations for students with disabilities with the school team, Mia was granted extended time for exams, use of audiobooks, access to reading software, reduced homework load, oral testing when appropriate.
- Other Suggestions Beyond Accommodations: Enrollment in a structured, evidence-based reading intervention program (e.g., Orton-Gillingham), encouragement to leverage her verbal strengths through class discussions, and family support in building reading confidence at home. She was also guided to pursue creative outlets (art, theater) to enhance self-esteem.
- Outcome: With support, Mia regained confidence, participated more in class, and her grades reflected her true ability instead of her decoding struggles.
ADA Disability Accommodations Case 4: High School Student with High-Functioning Autism
- Background: Ethan was academically gifted in math and science but struggled socially and became overwhelmed in unstructured settings such as lunch or group projects. He often experienced anxiety before presentations and sometimes avoided school events due to sensory overload.
- Testing Measures used by our Disability Accommodation Specialist: WISC-V, ADOS-2, SRS-2, Vineland-3, BRIEF-2, MASC-2, BASC-3.
- Results of the Testing: Ethan’s cognitive testing showed superior problem-solving and abstract reasoning. ADOS-2 and SRS-2 indicated social communication difficulties and restricted interests consistent with autism spectrum disorder. BRIEF-2 revealed executive function weaknesses in flexibility and emotional regulation. MASC-2 scores reflected clinically elevated social anxiety, particularly in performance situations.
- School Accommodations: Preferential seating away from distractions, extended time for exams, reduced-distraction testing, permission to use noise-canceling headphones, option for alternative presentation formats, and access to a quiet space during sensory overload.
- Other Suggestions Beyond Accommodations: Social skills training with a therapist, participation in structured peer support groups, CBT for anxiety management, family coaching on supporting transitions, and vocational exploration programs to connect his strong STEM abilities with real-world opportunities. Teachers were also advised to provide clear, predictable routines and advance notice of schedule changes.
- Outcome: With accommodations and supports in place, Ethan was able to manage anxiety better, participate more in group projects, and maintain strong academic performance. His confidence increased as he developed self-advocacy skills, preparing him for college and future career paths.
Added Benefits of Meeting with a Disability Accommodation Specialist
We provide a disability accommodation specialist who understands the process of getting you or your child the ADA disability accommodations that help give an equal footing. Beyond just listing the disability accommodations that you or your child qualifies for, the result of the evaluation includes:
Detailed Results of the Testing
A comprehensive report from a disability accommodation specialist does more than present test scores. It:
- Pinpoints cognitive strengths (e.g., reasoning, creativity, problem-solving) alongside specific weaknesses (e.g., processing speed, phonological decoding, working memory).
- Provides a clear explanation of how test results translate to daily struggles and successes.
- Establishes diagnostic clarity and provides the objective evidence needed for ADA/Section 504 or IDEA accommodations.
- Validates experiences, helping individuals and families understand why challenges occur, instead of blaming motivation or effort.
ADA Disability Accommodations
Reports frame supports in terms that schools, universities, testing boards, and employers recognize. Examples include:
- Academic: Extended time, quiet testing spaces, note-taking assistance, reduced workload.
- Workplace: Flexible scheduling, task reminders, access to assistive technology, and written instructions.
- Standardized Tests: Additional breaks, use of a computer, or reader/scribe support.
These recommendations remove systemic barriers, allowing performance to reflect true ability rather than condition-related obstacles.
Other Clinical Suggestions
Beyond formal accommodations, reports from a Disability Accommodation Specialist recommend targeted interventions, such as:
- Therapy & Counseling: CBT for anxiety, EMDR for trauma, ADHD coaching for organization.
- Skill-Building Programs: Orton-Gillingham for dyslexia, social skills groups for autism, and executive function training for ADHD.
- Medical Supports: Referral for psychiatric consultation when medication might improve daily functioning.
Holistic & Self-Help Suggestions
To support overall well-being and independence, reports often include practical, self-directed strategies:
- Lifestyle Routines: Consistent sleep schedule, structured daily planning, balanced nutrition.
- Mind-Body Approaches: Mindfulness, meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises to manage stress and anxiety.
- Technology Tools: Task management apps (e.g., Trello, Notion), text-to-speech readers, or organizational timers.
- Creative Outlets: Encouraging art, music, journaling, or sports to enhance self-esteem and provide healthy coping.
- Social Support: Peer groups, mentorship, and family education to reinforce resilience outside clinical settings.
Outcome and Personal Impact
The ultimate value of the report is transformation. It:
- Validates the person’s challenges as real and addressable.
- Highlights hidden strengths to be celebrated and applied.
- Provides a blueprint for self-advocacy in school, college, or employment.
- Reduces stigma by reframing difficulties as differences in processing, not deficits in ability.
- Supports growth in confidence, motivation, and independence—helping individuals not only succeed but thrive.
Conclusion
With accurate testing and the right accommodations, individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or anxiety can move past unnecessary barriers and unlock their potential. Our goal is to create pathways where talent, creativity, and determination, not obstacles, define success. Psychological evaluations by a Disability Accommodation Specialist open doors, reduce stigma, and provide a blueprint for thriving. Every mind learns and works differently, and when systems adjust to reflect that truth, people not only succeed, they often shine.
If you have any questions about ADA disability evaluations, or generally how we can help you or your child have an equal opportunity to succeed at work, on exams, or in high school or college, please feel free to contact us or schedule a consultation anytime.
