Sarah Smoger

Amanda,
I agree. In addition to PTSD, we are seeing an increasing number of returning military men and women with mild traumatic brain injuries which can also present additional learning challenges.

Sarah Smoger

amanda NIEZNANSKI

I agree that PTSD should be deemed as a disability. Men and women thta fight for our country can suffer short and long term for the sacrifices that were made. These emotional stressors can cause mnay different issues emotionally which could interfere with a students learning experience.

Jane Jarrow

Gene,
I agree wholeheartedly. Sometimes the individual will need nothing more than encouragement, while sometimes there are specific academic accommodations that may be indicated. Case-by-case is always our mantra.

Dr. Jane Jarrow

Gene Szewczykowski

PTSD is very much a disability, and should be treated as such , but accomodations should be determined on a case by case determination.

Jane Jarrow

Betty,
It helps folks who are living with such problems when they don't have to explain themselves to every new acquaintance. It is important, though, to remember that having the same diagnosis doesn't necessarily mean having the same symptoms or impact.

Dr. Jane Jarrow

Betty Tollett

I agree, I think it is good that it is more documented now.

Jane Jarrow

Kevin,
Agreed. Not all vets have PTSD, and not all PTSD impacts in the same way. But I think the reality of the syndrome has been more than adequately documented over the years.

Dr. Jane Jarrow

Kevin Coleman

Being a veteran myself I know many who suffer from PTSD. It is a real disability and should be viewed as such. The effects of PTSD can vary greatly and should be judged on individual basis.

Jane Jarrow

Gina,
I believe that PTSD is a disability and that someone diagnosed with PTSD may be a person with a disability, protected from discrimination. Whether or not they need accommodations is not a matter of the diagnosis, but a matter of the impact of their difficulties.

Dr. Jane Jarrow