OHD
(Other Heath Disabilities )
(Other Heath Disabilities )
Other Health disabilities is a category students can quailify under to be eligible for an IEP. There are many different ways to qualify, which can be found below.
In Minnesota, there are criteria you need to meet to be able to receive special education services under the category of OHD.
Other Health Disabilities criteria checklist 2.2018
A. Health Condition Documentation
_______Written and signed documentation of a medically diagnosed chronic or acute health condition by a physician or licensed health care provider acting within the scope of their practice. For initial evaluations, all documentation must be dated within the previous 12 months.
List Health Condition here:_______________________________________________________________
B. Adverse Effects
In comparison with peers, the health condition adversely affects the pupil’s ability to complete educational tasks within routine timelines as documented in at least three of the following areas:
_____ Excessive absenteeism linked to the health condition (e.g., hospitalizations, medical treatments, surgeries or illness)
_____ Specialized health care procedures that are necessary during the school day
_____ Medications that adversely affect learning and functioning in terms of comprehension, memory, attention or fatigue
_____ Limited physical strength resulting in decreased capacity to perform school activities
_____ Limited endurance resulting in decreased stamina and decreased ability to maintain performance
_____ Heightened or diminished alertness resulting in impaired abilities (e.g., prioritizing environmental stimuli, maintaining focus, or sustaining effort or accuracy)
_____ Impaired ability to manage and organize materials and complete classroom assignments within routine timelines
_____ Impaired ability to follow directions or initiate and complete a task
C. Unsatisfactory Educational Progress
The student’s health condition results in a pattern of unsatisfactory educational progress as determined by a comprehensive evaluation documenting the required components of subpart 2 (A) and (B). The eligibility findings must be supported by current or existing data from items (a) to (e) below:
A. An individually administered, nationally normed standardized evaluation of the pupil’s academic performance.
B. Documented, systematic interviews conducted by a licensed special education teacher with classroom teachers and the pupil’s parent or guardian.
C. One or more documented, systematic observations in the classroom or other learning environment by a licensed special education teacher.
D. A review of the pupil’s health history, including the verification of a medical diagnosis of a health condition.
E. Records review
Each OHD Health Condition Information Sheet includes specific symptoms, educational implications, and resources for the health condition. This is not an exhaustive list of health conditions.
Turner Syndrome - 3/2/16 PDF
Crohn's Disease - 4/13/15 PDF
Cystic Fibrosis - 4/13/15 PDF
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - 4/13/15 PDF
Hydrocephalus - 4/13/15 PDF
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - 4/13/15 PDF
Lead Poisoning - 4/13/15 PDF
Lyme Disease - 4/13/15 PDF
Metabolic Disorders - 4/13/15 PDF
Neurofibromatosis - 4/13/15 PDF
Organ Transplant - 4/13/15 PDF
Prader-Willi Syndrome - 4/13/15 PDF
Primary Immunodeficiency Disorder - 4/13/15 PDF
Sickle Cell Disease - 4/13/15 PDF
Sleep Disorders - 4/13/15 PDF
Tuberous Sclerosis - 4/13/15 PDF
Cardiovascular Disease - 4/3/15 PDF
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - 4/3/15 PDF
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - 4/3/15 PDF
Some health conditions may be hidden to the eye, such as respiratory disorders, hematologic conditions or heart disease. However, symptoms or manifestations of the health condition can present as fatigue, lack of endurance or strength, or gaps in learning as a result of chronic absenteeism, missed instruction during the day, or medication side effects. A student may also present with difficulty following directions, completing work, maintaining focused attention, and organizing materials.
According to the 26th Annual Report (U.S. Department of Education, 2004), 449,093 students between the ages of 6 to 21 years of age were identified as having other health impairments. This represents approximately 7.5 percent of all students having a classification in special education or less than 1% of all school-age students.
It is important that modifications be no more restrictive than absolutely necessary so that the student's school experiences can be as normal as possible.