Students with ADHD and Tourette syndrome (TS) often have unique educational needs and may benefit from school-based interventions, modifications, and supports. Some students may also be eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). One pathway to eligibility is the Other Health Impairment (OHI) category.
Designed for state policymakers, health care providers, school mental health specialists, and families, our new guide helps clarify how OHI eligibility applies to students with ADHD and TS and why access to special education services matters. It also explores how state and local policies can strengthen access to resources that help students succeed in school and support their overall well-being.
This publication is part of a project conducted in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Temple University's Center for Public Health Law Research, and ChangeLab Solutions. This publication was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,649,998.00 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.