Is Adhd Considered Special Needs?

ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability. It can be determined to be a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), making a student eligible to receive special education services.

What category does ADHD fall under?

To qualify for IDEA, a child must meet the criteria in at least one of 13 disability categories. Often children with ADHD will qualify under the Other Health Impairment (OHI) category. They may also qualify under Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) or Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED).

Is ADHD a special disability?

ADHD is a disability in the United States under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For example, if ADHD is severe and interferes with a person's capacity to work or engage in the public sector, it is deemed a protected disability.