Other Health Impairment eligibility is not simply a diagnosis, a rating scale, and a struggling student sitting next to each other on the page.

In this episode, I’m breaking the process into three practical questions that help teams move from collecting data to making a clear, defensible decision.

I explore how to distinguish attentional concerns from ADHD-related characteristics, identify how limited strength, vitality, or alertness appears at school, and connect that evidence to educational impact.

The goal is not just to reach a yes or no, but to make the reasoning understandable to everyone involved.

Highlights:

(01:34) - The three-part framework for considering OHI eligibility

(03:31) - Why a diagnosis and off-task behaviour are not enough

(05:20) - Building evidence across settings and over time

(06:59) - How strength, vitality, and alertness look different at school

(10:20) - Connecting the diagnosis, symptoms, and educational impact

(12:38) - Why strong analysis matters more than a checklist

The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only, and all listeners are required to follow federal and state law, as well as their school district guidelines and policies.

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