OHI
Education & Academia abbreviation · K-12 Education
| Stands for | Other health impairment |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
OHI stands for Other health impairment, a K-12 education abbreviation.
IDEA disability category covering chronic or acute health conditions, such as ADHD, epilepsy, diabetes, heart conditions or Tourette syndrome, that limit strength, vitality or alertness and affect educational performance. Many students with ADHD receive IEPs under OHI.
Example: Her ADHD qualified her for special education under OHI rather than a learning disability.
Usage notes
The category was expanded in the 1990s to clarify that ADHD can qualify. Students with these conditions who do not need specially designed instruction usually receive a 504 plan instead. Medical documentation is often part of the evaluation.
Related abbreviations
More K-12 education abbreviations
- MTSS – Multi-tiered system of supports
- NBCT – National Board Certified Teacher
- NGSS – Next Generation Science Standards
- NHS – National Honor Society
- NJHS – National Junior Honor Society
- NSLP – National School Lunch Program
- PBIS – Positive behavioral interventions and supports
- PBL – Project-based learning
- PD – Professional development
- PE – Physical education
- PLAAFP – Present levels of academic achievement and functional performance
- PLC – Professional learning community