Other Health Impaired

Abstract

The category of Other Health Impaired (OHI) is unique to IDEA. It is neither in the DSM nor in any other classification taxonomy. OHI encompasses both medical and mental health conditions that are not included under the other IDEA categories. A multidisciplinary team must consider the definition of OHI, in combination with state policies, when making an eligibility decision. OHI is the third most prevalent special education classification comprising approximately 10.6 % of all special education classifications (Scull & Winkler, 2011). This feature makes it an important category for the psychologist in the school to understand.