Other Health Disabilities

Other Health Disabilities (OHD) includes a wide range of chronic or acute health conditions, including Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), that can range from mild to severe.

Medications, treatments, therapies and repeated hospitalizations can affect a student’s ability to learn and function at school. A student with such a condition may be considered for special education under the OHD category.

Evaluation Planning Guide - Master

Please refer to the Evaluation Planning Guide for information on the assessments needed and who to involve.

✋ FAQ: Who can provide confirmation of an ADHD diagnosis?

Licensed physician
Licensed psychologist
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Physician's Assistant (PA)

Interview Forms

Elementary

Parent

Parent Interview: Gathers data on medical needs, knowledge of condition, independence at home, and homework. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Parent Interview - High Needs: Gathers information on strengths/interests, parent concerns, student communication and self-awareness, daily living skills in the home, and social engagement. (Click here for a Google Form version)

Teacher

Organizational and Independent Work Skills/Motor Skills Checklist - Infant & Toddler: Gathers data on organizational, work, and motor skills. The teacher rates numerous behaviors based on frequency of observation. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Organizational and Independent Work Skills/Motor Skills Checklist - Pre-K & Kindergarten: Gathers data on organizational, work, and motor skills. The teacher rates numerous behaviors based on frequency of observation. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Organizational and Independent Work Skills/Motor Skills Checklist - Elementary: Gathers data on organizational, work, and motor skills. The teacher rates numerous behaviors based on frequency of observation. (Click here for a Google Form version)

Student

Student Interview: Gathers information on school perception, family, extracurricular activities, mood, medical history, and social activity. (Click here to make a copy)

Secondary

Parent

Parent Interview: Gathers data on medical needs, knowledge of condition, independence at home, and homework. (Click here for a Google Form version)
Parent Interview - High Needs: Gathers information on strengths/interests, parent concerns, student communication and self-awareness, daily living skills in the home, and social engagement. (Click here for a Google Form version)

Teacher

Organizational and Independent Work Skills/Motor Skills Checklist - Middle & High School: Gathers data on organizational, work, and motor skills. The teacher rates numerous behaviors based on frequency of observation. (Click here for a Google Form version)

Student

Student Interview: Gathers information on school perception, family, extracurricular activities, mood, medical history, and social activity. (Click here to make a copy)

Observation Forms

Momentary Time Sampling Observation Form: The observer looks up and records whether a behavior occurs or does not occur at the very end of the interval. It is commonly used to track on-task vs. off-task behavior, but MTS is an ideal observation method for a variety of behaviors where it is difficult to tell exactly when the behavior begins or when it ends and behaviors which occur at such a high rate that it is difficult to keep a count on it. (Click here to make a copy)
Systematic Observation Rating Form: The observer make a binary rating for various behaviors under the categories of attention, time management/planning, motor/access, and organization/materials.