CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -While ADHD falls under the OHI disability category, according to IDEA, ADHD will be discussed in a separate chapter.

Detailed explanation-2: -However, ADHD falls under the category “Other Health Impaired” and not under “Specific Learning Disabilities.” Individuals with ADHD can also qualify for accommodations under the ADA and Section 504 if their ADHD impacts a major life function such as learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yes. Whether you view attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as neurological-affecting how the brain concentrates or thinks-or consider ADHD as a disability that impacts working, there is no question that the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers individuals with ADHD.

Detailed explanation-4: -ADHD is not a learning disability, as it does not affect a person’s ability to learn a specific skill set, such as reading, writing, or mathematics. However, some effects of ADHD, such as difficulty concentrating, can lead to some challenges in learning.

Detailed explanation-5: -ADHD children often qualify under the “Other Health Impaired” category. Your child’s ADHD does not automatically make them eligible for services under IDEA, but they may qualify if the ADHD symptoms severely inhibit learning and behavior at school.