OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS

Definition: Other health impairments cover a variety of diseases and disorders focused on a special education category that refers to people who have limited strength, energy or alertness that affects their ability to learn in a normal classroom.

Causes: Some of these disorders are present at birth, such as sickle cell anemia, asthma, hemophilia or epilepsy. Other impairments are caused by acquired conditions such as lead poisoning, rheumatic fever, HIV, or cancer. Less than 0.5% of students are diagnosed with other health impairments.