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Originally Posted by bella7237
Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. It really does make me feel better. I'm so stressed about this meeting next week that I can barely think straight. Thank you for reminding me about the disability resource center! I am registered with the school. When I first enrolled I filled out the necessary documentation and did get a letter from my therapist. I was covering my bases in case any instructors required on campus meetings or on campus tests. I haven't yet had to deal with any that did. By registering with them they also allow me to have extra time on tests because I have trouble concentrating under pressure. I have used the pass in a few classes that do not allow enough time on the tests for me to think, but most of my teachers allow ample time so I didn't feel it was necessary.
Do you think that it would be inappropriate to address the issue via email prior to our Skype meeting? I already feel so embarrassed to be talking via Skype and I think I can get my thoughts across more clearly in writing. He did email me and ask if I had any questions about the syllabus.
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You're welcome. I'm happy to give support. I know how stressful college can be, especially assignments like this. I'm sorry you have to deal with all of this. It really is not a fun situation to be in. At least you are almost done with the program. I think that an email would be a good idea. It is relevant since he asked if you had any questions and then you can really spend some time writing out something that communicates all of this very well. I find written text easier for communication when I am stressed. I'd definitely mention the diagnoses and the disability services in the email. I would also stress that this is outside of your abilities at the moment and that you cannot do it so he doesn't think you are just trying to get out of it. It would give him sometime to think and you could always leave the email with something like "we can speak about this further in the skype interview if you'd prefer" or something like that. That way he isn't thrown off in the interview and can think about ways he can adapt this for you. That is good that you are already in with disability services. I'd send the email and see how he responds. If he says something like "we can speak about this more in the interview" or something even better I'd wait and try to figure it out without disability services. But if he seems unresponsive from the email, I would contact whoever your counselor or representative is at disability services and be completely honest with them. They will be used to working through issues like this and can step in if need be. Good luck and keep me posted. Hoping it all works out well for you.