If Im Not Autistic But Struggle Significantly With Mental Illnesses That Make It Difficult To Function

if i’m not autistic but struggle significantly with mental illnesses that make it difficult to function and suspect a learning disability, do you think i would also be able to access some of these accommodations?

this would sadly be dependent on whether you have some kind of diagnosis as they do require documentation of a disability and also possibly what your schools disability office decides they can offer based on that.

i was told quite a few of my accommodations, such as extended assignments/attendance flexibility, are typically available for people with conditions that are episodic in nature (i also have ptsd along with other comorbid conditions + some chronic physical health issues). i’m not sure what accommodations would look like otherwise or what can be offered for disabilities aside from what i personally have. i obviously can’t give a straight answer but i’d say its worth a try to ask about!

in my experience you’ll usually have to meet with someone from the disability office to discuss your diagnosis, how it effects your day-to-day/where you struggle with school, and then decide which accommodations are applicable to your situation. it could be helpful to take some notes beforehand on anything you might want to bring up.

hope this helped! i wish i could give you an easier/more complete answer but they like making these things difficult :/ wishing you luck!!

helllooo studyblr its been a very chaotic end of semester for me, updates on everything to come after i finish my ethnomusicology essay (my last assignment for fall!!)

hii studyblr its been a bit

ive been struggling w motivation and mental health and just generally been overwhelmed with life

im taking a break from dance to make sure i can focus on my studies & be prepared for taiwan this summer

i have an oral exam for chinese tomorrow then a written one on tuesday!! i feel so behind when it comes to speaking so im nervous but we just have to memorize our part of the dialogue, im working on that now and thankfully have the smaller part lol

hope everyone else is doing okay! should be active more soon <3

week 2 of studying chinese everyday in january

- missed like 2-3 days because of work and lack of sleep

- set up a new desk yesterday and have been studying a ton since last night! will post photos soon

- mostly reviewing LTL course materials and have 2 hours of class late tonight, once i get through these slides i plan to either go over some integrated chinese or just drill characters on skritter

- no progress w zhuyin since last week i havent had time

- school starts next week!!!! its been so long since ive been to an in-person language class im excited

the urge to go into forensic anthropology fighting my hatred for the police force and justice system

wait did y'all know there's a ton of free language course resources for u.s. peace corps training??