OHI Components

Which of these is NOT a required component when considering initial eligibility for Other Health Impairment (OHI)

• medical diagnosis within 1 year

• academic skill deficits

• data to support impact on the student's strength, vitality, or alertness

Which of the following types of documentation could be used to show the impact of a student's medical diagnosis on social-emotional development? (Choose all that apply).

• Classroom Observation

• Behavior Rating Scales

• Student work samples

• RTI Data

Scenario 1: Johnny Cash is a 2nd-grade student. He does not complete assessments in the allotted time and often falls asleep during class. His mother presents the school with a medical diagnosis of seasonal allergies from his pediatrician and makes a Direct Parent Referral for evaluation. The noted prognosis is lifelong and the anticipated impact includes seasonal symptoms including runny nose, headache, and tiredness due to prescribed medications. What additional information should you collect before the team can discuss eligibility?

• pharmacy record proving purchase of allergy medication

• Informal classroom observation documenting impact/lack of impact

• present levels of academic and non-academic performance

• a psychological evaluation identifying processing weaknesses

Scenario 2:

June Carter is a 10th-grade student who is struggling with work completion and submitting assignments on time. During the evaluation process, her mother presented a current medical diagnosis of ADHD that was signed by a nurse practitioner. Can you use this medical diagnosis to consider of OHI eligibility?

• Yes, we can use it.

• No, we can't use it.

Scenario 3:

Bugs Bunny is a 6th grade student. A comprehensive psychological evaluation has been completed. Behavior rating scales indicate elevated concerns in the home and school settings with impulsivity, atypicality, and hyperactivity. His teacher reported concerns with his ability to make friends, his overall attitude towards school and teachers, and his ability to regulate his emotional responses. Bugs currently has all A's and B's. His parents provide the team with a diagnosis of ADHD. Based on this information, does there appear to be an adverse educational impact of his medical diagnosis?

• Yes

• No