Is
education currently a priority for the student? Is there anything
else that needs to be a higher priority for him/her right now?
Is
his/her illness sufficiently stabilized to allow him/her to
concentrate on his/her education?
How
much does the student know about the demands of academic life,
such as registering for classes, navigating a campus, taking
notes, reading and writing assignments, or taking exams?
What
are the student’s physical, intellectual, and emotional
needs and limitations in dealing with those demands?
Does
the student have the persistence and confidence to face frustrations,
get the information s/he will need from school administrators,
and advocate for his/herself if necessary? If not, who can the
student rely upon for support?
Is
the student able to keep good records of applications, forms,
and other paperwork? If not, who can help?
* questions based on material developed by Steve
Fishbein of the New Jersey Department of Mental Health and Hospitals:
1997, 1998 Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University
