Other Health Impairment
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An IDEA disability category for students with limited strength, vitality, or alertness — including heightened alertness to environmental stimuli — due to chronic or acute health problems. ADHD is the most common condition qualifying under OHI. Other conditions include epilepsy, diabetes, Tourette syndrome, and sickle cell anemia.
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A neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interfere with functioning. In schools, students with ADHD may qualify for special education under the "Other Health Impairment" category or for a 504 Plan. There are three presentations: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined.
The federal law that guarantees all children with disabilities access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE). IDEA requires schools to find, evaluate, and serve children with disabilities from birth through age 21. It establishes the right to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and provides procedural safeguards for families.
A document that summarizes evaluation findings and determines whether a student qualifies for special education services under IDEA. The report must identify whether the student has a disability under one of the 13 IDEA categories and whether that disability adversely affects educational performance, requiring specially designed instruction. States use various names for this document including ETR (Ohio), FIE (Texas), and MET Report (Michigan).
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