Is ADHD considered a disability in a school setting?
Although ADHD can be included in the list of disabilities that are eligible for Special Education under IDEA under "other health impairments", having a diagnosis of ADHD does not necessarily mean that your child is eligible for services. ADHD must cause impairment in learning in order to qualify for Special Education Services. This means that the ADHD must adversely affect a child's educational performance.
If a child with ADHD...
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