Physical & Other Health Impairments
In Special Education
What are they according to Special Education?
Other Health Impairments (OHI): Students with chronic health conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS, which may or may not be terminal, that cause weakness or fatigue or in some other way adversely affect school performance
(Rosenberg, 2008)
Both of these conditions must adversely affect a child's educational performance in order to qualify them for special education services.
Major Characteristics:
OHI: Sometimes weak or in pain, have lack of stamina, may miss school due to condition. Students with ADHD can qualify for Special Education services under this category.
Frequency
OHI ~ 0.77% of school age students
Assessment/Planning
Educational Evaluation
Therapeutic and Health-Care Evaluation
Students are serviced in the general education curriculum, in the general education curriculum with modifications, in a life skills curriculum, or in a curriculum modified in communication and task performance
Special Considerations
Students are generally able to participate in the curriculum with appropriate supports and assistive technology.
Additional Resources
What are some major issues related to teaching and providing services to students with physical disabilities or other health impairments?
2. Providing appropriate assistive technology devices