Nadya Chase and Anna Samoilov*
Volume4-Issue6
Dates: Received: 2023-06-02 | Accepted: 2023-06-22 | Published: 2023-06-27
Pages: 1069-1071
Abstract
This opinion article provides two converging perspectives on the critical role of academic accommodations for students with anxiety disorders. A student journalist and a clinical psychologist describe their experiences and reflections on this important topic with a goal of increasing awareness and highlighting the need for further education and research.
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DOI: 10.37871/jbres1769
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Chase N, Samoilov A. Recognizing the Importance of Educational Accommodations for Students with Anxiety Disorders. 2023 June 23; 4(6): 1069-1071. doi: 10.37871/jbres1769, Article ID: JBRES1769, Available at: https://www.jelsciences.com/ articles/jbres1769.pdf
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