Name: Person with a psychological disability

Define Setting (choose either an academic, vocational, or personal setting and specify): Comm. 121

List Setting Demands:	Challenges according to my Learning Profile:	Accommodations, Services* & Compensatory Strategies:
remember what is discussed in class; recall directions presented orally	difficulty with focus and maintaining concentration in class, resulting in problems remembering what was said	tape record class lectures,discussions & directions; take advantage of shared notes (use NCR paper); request a visual copy of assignments from instructor; check with a study partner or tutor regularly, and instructor when necessary
participate in group discussion; give oral presentations to group	experience of stress in groups; difficulty making oral presentations due to performance anxiety	use graphic organizers and visual aids to support oral presentation; read ahead of class and prepare notecards to use as cues in discussion; practice speeches ahead; see a counselor re. stress reduction/relaxation techniques
be on time to class; turn homework assignments in on time	problems with medication so getting up early and being on time to class is difficult at times; medication interferes with my organization at times; distractibility interferes with ability to complete assignments on time	use a buddy system for calls in a.m.; use a day planner and mark off as tasks are done; take notes, monitor self, and evaluate progress; set up a system of rewards; may need to meet with instructor to explain stress and disability and agree on a solution; try to find a coach, tutor or study partner to work with on a regular basis
take both objective (multiple choice, T-F, fill-in blank) and subjective (essay) tests	distractibility affects focus during testing situations; test anxiety may occur, resulting in blocking	arrange for extended time on tests at DSPS test site; consult with counselor; practice deep breathing, self-talk, & other stress reduction techniques; use study strategies to prepare for test; reframe a situation that provokes anxiety by putting in context and in proportion

* Accommodations and services are determined by specialists according to one's educational limitations.