Learners with Disabilities

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2. Other health impairment

The umbrella term “other health impairment” covers conditions that limit a child’s strength, energy, or alertness. One example is ADHD, which impacts attention and executive function.

One example is:

ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

ADHD is a common condition that’s caused by differences in the brain. People with ADHD have trouble with focus. But some are also hyperactive and impulsive. That’s especially true with kids and teens.

People with ADHD have trouble with a group of key skills known as executive function. And that creates challenges in many areas of life, from school to work to everyday living. For example, people with ADHD often struggle to get organized, follow directions, and manage their emotions.

Executive function

• Executive function is a group of important mental skills.

• These skills fall under three areas of executive function.

• The three areas of executive function are working memory, flexible thinking, and inhibitory control.