<p>So I was just diagnosed with this thing called Silent Thyroiditis, which causes hyperthyroidism. With this I can no longer take Adderall that I was prescribed for ADHD. The problem is that I never went through the expensive testing that is required to truly diagnose ADHD(my doctor just general practitioner prescribed it based of my symptoms) . Even with the Adderall I can’t finish the entire test, but without it my score will be down an extra 5-7 points for sure. I have heard that without this testing you have no shot at getting extra time. </p>
<p>So, do you think there is any merit in my case, even though I do not have the official testing done? </p>
<p>Also, my condition has been known to cause a lack of focus for some patients. I may have noticed a slight difference, but nothing too drastic. Do you think I should try to take this angle when applying for extra time? </p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>With the ACT organization it is very hard to qualify for extra time. I doubt you have much chance.</p>
<p>I think that to qualify for accommodations on the ACT and SAT you also need to show that you are getting them at school for a documented condition. If you are not getting extra time at school then you won’t likely get it on the ACT.</p>
<p>However, you have a medical condition and if you have documentation that this affects your school performance, you might get accommodations at school under the category of “other health impaired”. However, it is also possible that your problems with tests might improve when you are treated for it. Taking thyroid medicine might help you more than Adderall.</p>
<p>Your doctor can help you decide if you need any accommodations in school.</p>
<p>You would need to provide medical documentation to your school and may then qualify for a 504 accommodations plan for extra time. However, since you do not have a long documented history of your medical condition, and have not been receiving school accommodations, it is unlikely that you would qualify for ACT accommodations.</p>