Which of the following is NOT a listed IDEA disability category?

Which of the following is NOT a listed IDEA disability category?

• A. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• B. Deaf-Blindness
• C. Visual impairment
• D. Traumatic brain injury

Answer: (A)

IDEA defines specific disability categories that qualify a student for special education. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not listed as its own category. When ADHD is present, it’s generally considered under Other Health Impairment if the condition limits a student’s strength, vitality, or alertness and adversely affects educational performance. The other options—deaf-blindness, visual impairment, and traumatic brain injury—are explicit categories in IDEA. So ADHD is the not-listed category in this set, though a student with ADHD can still receive services if the IEP team determines it meets the criteria under Other Health Impairment.

IDEA defines specific disability categories that qualify a student for special education. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not listed as its own category. When ADHD is present, it’s generally considered under Other Health Impairment if the condition limits a student’s strength, vitality, or alertness and adversely affects educational performance. The other options—deaf-blindness, visual impairment, and traumatic brain injury—are explicit categories in IDEA. So ADHD is the not-listed category in this set, though a student with ADHD can still receive services if the IEP team determines it meets the criteria under Other Health Impairment.