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. The recommended accommodations that were used are also presented. 1 Ms. A. had cerebral palsy. She experienced difficulty writing, especially when she was under stress.