Other Health Impairment

According to IDEA, "other health impairment" means having limited strength, vitality or alertness. This includes a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment and which adversely affects a child's educational performance.

Chronic or acute health problems that fall under "other health impairment:"

• Asthma
• Hemophilia
• Lead poisoning
• Leukemia
• Nephritis
• Rheumatic fever
• Sickle cell anemia
• Tourette syndrome
• Some Specific Conditions – More information on the conditions below:
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Diabetes
  • Epilepsy
  • Heart condition

Resources

• Participation & Inclusion - includes guidelines for assessment participation and special test accommodations

• Guidelines for Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessment and Developing Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports/Strategies (PDF)
  • Appendix A Forms:
    • Functional Assessment Checklist for Teachers and Staff (FACTS-Part A) (PDF)
    • Functional Behavioral Assessment Interview Forms (PDF)
    • ABC Observation Form and Functional Assessment Scatterplot (PDF)
    • Problem Behavior Questionnaire (PDF)

• Implementing Special Education: Students With Special Needs (PDF) – From the Virginia School Health Guidelines, an overview of the role of the school nurses and other school health personnel in identifying and serving students with special needs.

Outside Resources

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) – General information about children and youth with disabilities and lists training and events