The following conditions are examples of some other disabilities for which accommodations will vary according to the ability that is affected in the context of testing situations. Psychiatric disabilities refer to a wide range of psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, phobias and schizophrenia that may affect an individual's behaviour in various ways. In some cases, side effects of medication may affect their reading, writing or speaking abilities, or may cause memory or motor problems. Developmental disorders are those which result from a person's lack of normal physical, emotional or cognitive development. It may also cause visual or hearing impairment, seizures and fatigue.
Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures and in general can be controlled by medication.
Side effects of the medication, however, may include lack of co-ordination, and problems with attention, memory and vision. Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease that can cause impaired sensation, lack of co-ordination, double vision, speech impairment, memory loss, and problems with movement. Muscular dystrophy causes impaired physical mobility and weakness. Physical injury, orthopedic disabilities and chronic health problems may have various impacts on the performance of tasks required by a test, so accommodations will vary accordingly. Some examples are provided below of candidates with disabilities for whom accommodations were required to tests or testing conditions.