• EXCEPTIONALITY: Other Health Impairment, OHI
    • Other health impairment means having limited strength, vitality or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli
    • This impairment results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment, that is due to chronic or acute health problems
    • The impairment may include, but not limited to:
      • Asthma
      • Attention deficit or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
      • Tourette syndrome
      • Diabetes
      • Epilepsy
      • Heart conditions
      • Hemophilia
      • Lead poisoning
      • Leukemia
      • Nephritis
      • Rheumatic fever
      • Sickle cell anemia
      • Acquired brain injury
    • Students with OHI may be eligible for an Individual Education Plan or a 504 Accommodation Plan

    DISTRICT CONTACT

    Brett Nelson, ESE Coordinator
    (239) 377-0148
    NelsoB2@collierschools.com

    INFORMATION & RESOURCES

    ORGANIZATION/RESOURCE HYPERLINK

    BRIEF DESCRIPTION

    Florida Department of Education –Other Health Impairment

    The definition, eligibility criteria, and resources for Other Health Impairment from the Florida Department of Education.

    Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

    CHADD improves the lives of people affected by ADHD, by providing support, training, education and advocacy for the millions of children and adults in the US living with ADHD, their families, educators and healthcare professionals.

    Attention-Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) 

    ADDA has become the source for information and resources exclusively for and about adult ADHD.