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Old 05-01-2014, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Soak View Post
I'm glad your professors are understanding.

Mine... well, one said I could have a 3 day extension on an assignment while I got better, and that's it, and the other refused any accommodation even after doctors notes came in.

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SOAK- You need to contact your University's Disability Resources Office. You don't need to have a "disabled" label but rather they usually just ask for some basic documentation from your doctor.

They help you come up with accommodations and work arounds. They also then write your professors to make them aware of what you need, why you need it and will help out of if your professors are resistant.

Your academic advisor should be able to help you contact the right people.

I had a really hard time accepting that I needed this kind of help, but once I contacted them, I realized I couldn't be successful without it.
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.)

Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles,
Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory;
Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety;

Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy
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