Common Disabilities Which Receive Special Education Services

1. The child might have a Learning Disability if . . .
   • He or she has average ability but is significantly behind in a subject area. (Typically a student with a learning disability is not behind in all academic areas).
   • He or she is having difficulty processing information in visual or auditory manner (testing may be needed to determine this).
   • Multiple interventions have been tried and have been unsuccessful.
2. The child might have an Emotional Disability if . . .
   • Emotional problems are making it difficult for your child to learn.
   • He or she has significant difficulty with interpersonal relationships that interfere with learning.
   • He or she has inappropriate behavior under normal circumstances.
3. The child might be eligible under Other Health Impairment if . . .
   • He has a documented medical condition that adversely impacts education (ADHD is the most common medical condition under this category)