Somatic Disorders and Chronic Illnesses

If you have a somatic disorder and/or a chronic medical condition, you must attach the following document when completing your Accommodation Request form: "Medical Certificate for Accommodation Requests" (MCAR).

Neuropsychological difficulties (slowness, difficulty concentrating, etc.) that may result from neurological diseases or somatic conditions can also be included in your request (if applicable) with a: "Neuropsychological Assessment".

More information about the required documents

The Medical Certificate for Accommodation Requests (CMDA) is a document required by the Office for Special Needs. It must meet specific criteria to be deemed compliant when assessed by the CEBP.

>>> Download the CMDA for Somatic Disorders and/or Chronic Illnesses

The neuropsychological assessment is a document required by the Special Needs Office. It must meet certain criteria to be deemed acceptable when evaluated by the CEBP.

 

The objectives of the assessment

The assessment aims to:

  • Explore sensitive cognitive functions that may interfere with expected performance during exams (processing speed, attention, and executive functions).
  • Evaluate the potential role and impact of the somatic context on cognitive functioning.

 

List of criteria to meet

The assessment must include the following information:

  • A collection of anamnesis data (interview, questionnaires),
  • The evaluation of specific cognitive processes (standardized tools/tests): difficulties must be quantified by appropriate tests, and their results must be included in the presented assessment. A certificate confirming the disorder without the results of the tests conducted is not acceptable.

 

If you do not yet have a document meeting these criteria, we recommend contacting your primary care physician and providing them with this list.

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