Orthopedic Impairment
IDEA Disability Category > Orthopedic Impairment Orthopedic Impairment Orthopedic impairment is a disability that interferes with a person’s ability to use their body due to a problem with their skeletal system (bones, joints, limbs, and muscles). A medical screening and evaluation is required to diagnose an orthopedic impairment. Orthopedic impairment can be caused by a […]
Other Health Impairments Copy – Copy
IDEA Disability Category > Other Health Impairment Other Health Impairments The “other health impairment” category covers conditions that limit a child’s strength, energy, or alertness. One example is ADHD, which impacts attention and executive function. Federal Definition of OHI Other health impairment means having limited strength, vitality, or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli, […]
Deaf-Blindness
IDEA Disability Category > Deaf-Blindness Deaf-Blindness Kids with a diagnosis of deaf-blindness have both severe hearing and vision loss. Their communication and other needs are so unique that programs for just the deaf or blind can’t meet them. Federal Definition of Deaf-Blindness (2) Deaf-blindness means concomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which causes […]
Hearing Impairment
IDEA Disability Category > Hearing Impairment Hearing Impairment The term “hearing impairment” refers to a hearing loss not covered by the definition of deafness. This type of loss can change over time. Being hard of hearing is not the same thing as having trouble with auditory or language processing. Federal Definition of Hearing Impairment (5) […]
Deafness
IDEA Disability Category > Deafness Deafness Kids with a diagnosis of deafness fall under this category. These are kids who can’t hear most or all sounds, even with a hearing aid. Federal Definition of Deafness (3) Deafness means a hearing impairment that is so severe that the child is impaired in processing linguistic information through […]
Visual Impairment Copy
IDEA Disability Category > Visual Impairment including Blindness Visual Impairment, including Blindness A child who has eyesight problems is considered to have a visual impairment. This category includes both partial sight and blindness. If eyewear can correct a vision problem, then it doesn’t qualify. Federal Definition of Visual Impairment, including Blindness Vision loss can be […]
Speech or Language Impediment Copy
IDEA Disability Category > Speech or Language Impairment Speech or Language Impairment This category covers difficulties with speech or language. A common example is stuttering. Other examples are trouble pronouncing words or making sounds with the voice. It also covers language problems that make it hard for kids to understand words or express themselves. Federal […]
Emotional Disturbance
IDEA Disability Category > Emotional Disturbance Emotional Disturbance Various mental health issues can fall under the “emotional disturbance” category. They may include anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression. (Some of these may also be covered under “other health impairment.”) Federal Definition of Emotional Distrubance (i) Emotional disturbance means a condition exhibiting one or […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder Copy
IDEA Disability Category > Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ASD is a developmental disability. It involves a wide range of symptoms, but it mainly affects a child’s social and communication skills. It can also impact behavior. Federal Definition of ASD (i) Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social […]
Other Health Impairments Copy
IDEA Disability Category > Other Health Impairments IDEA Disability Category > Other Health Impairments IDEA Disability Category > Other Health Impairments Other Health Impairments The “other health impairment” category covers conditions that limit a child’s strength, energy, or alertness. One example is ADHD, which impacts attention and executive function. Other Health Impairments The “other health impairment” […]