What are the criteria for eligibility for special education under the OHI category due to AD/HD?
In order for a student to qualify for special education under the OHI category, the following criteria must be met: a) the student must be diagnosed with AD/HD by the school district, or the school must accept the diagnosis rendered by another qualified professional; b) the AD/HD must result in limited alertness to academic tasks, due to heightened alertness to environmental stimuli; c) the effects of the AD/HD must be chronic (long-lasting) or acute (have a substantial impact); d) this must result in an adverse effect on educational performance; e) the student must require special education services in order to address the AD/HD and its impact. Q: What does “adversely affects educational performance” mean? A: An adverse effect on educational performance can incorporate all aspects of the child’s functioning at school, including educational performance as measured by grades or achievement test scores. It can also be manifested through behavioral difficulties at school; and impaired or
