Can accommodations help students who have good grades but high stress?

Absolutely—accommodations are not only for students who are struggling academically; they are also for students whose brains are working harder than the results suggest. A student can maintain good grades while silently battling stress, mental fatigue or anxiety, which can be exhausting and unsustainable over time. Accommodations in this context act like scaffolding: they don’t give an unfair advantage, but instead level the playing field, allowing the student to show what they truly know without being derailed by executive function challenges or test pressure. Supporting stress regulation and workflow isn’t about inflating grades—it’s about protecting well-being, preventing burnout and enabling consistent performance in a way that matches the student's potential.