We let such students sit their exam in a separate room and
provide invigilators with information on how to calm
students down if they look like having a panic attack.
Students have always been satisfied with this arrangement -
we've not had to find altenative means of assessment.
Kate Eldridge
On Wed, 20 Jan 1999 15:07:37 +0000 pjudd
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> We have a student who suffers from agoraphobia / panic attacks which
> affects her more when under examination conditions.
>
> I was wondering whether anyone else has come across a similar situation and
> able to come up with a different method of assessment which was
> acceptable to the student as well as the examination board.
>
> Phil Judd
> Access Centre
> Bridgend College
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Kate Eldridge
Administrative Officer
University Office
University of Aberdeen
Tel: 01224 273286
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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