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OHI Stands For
Other Health Impairment
True or False- The list of examples in the definitions is exclusive.
False - other health problems can be assumed under this category. For example: contagious diseases, chronic fatigue, immune dysfunction, chemical sensitivity, drug exposure in the womb and more is noted in the OHI manual on page 5.
True or False - The team should consider cultural considerations when determining whether OHI is suspected.
True - For example Often times students are paying attention and can answer questions - but eye contact may not be given to the teacher. This is not an attention issue. Be cognizant of cultural-linguistic differences; socio-economic factors; and test taking limitations such as strength and range of abilities. Use the Tn AISF for every evaluation/100% to prove your are fair to all! (See manual for much more)
True or False - for OHI the team should document multiple sources of data of difficulties and or areas of concern.
True! (However - if the parent demands testing we explain the criteria and what must be met. If they continue to demand testing we do so. )
True or False - The psychologist does not need to be concerned with school transfer information for OHI.
False. Page 11 of the manual notes this is an important piece of the puzzle. The team should look at academics, documentation of the problem, medical history, health plans if any - ask nurse, medications, attendance, vision and hearing,
OHI means having limited:
Strength or alertness (including heightened alertness to stimuli)
What are some key components of data collection during or prior to permission to test for OHI?
Intensity, frequency, and duration information; interventions; progress monitoring; attendance information; intervention changes; This helps inform LRE...
What are impaired organization skills and work skills?
Impaired mental and/or physical skills...cab they plan, initiate, execute, work independently, in pairs, in groups?
True or False - You cannot give the parent the medical statement till the Support Team or Reeval Meeting.
False. Email it as soon as you are notified if they are able to get it to the doctor. Determine whether this is a parent who will need help with getting the form. A release of information may be a better/faster route.
True or False - With OHI is is not as important as SLD to do a cummulative file dig for anecdotal records, observations, work samples over time (if any) , grades, and etcetera.
False - with behavior you should look in Campus, in the IEP...but also in the actual record.
It is due to problems such as:
"asthma, ADD, ADHD, Diabetes, epilepsy, a heart condition, hemophilia, lead poisoning, leukemia, nephritis, rheumatic fever, sickle cell anemia, and Tourette syndrome."..
What are some of the impacts of medications that affect cognitive functioning?
attention, mental flexibility, memory, the ability to process tasks quickly
What tasks do you look to see if they are able to complete?
*assignments, projects, tests, homework *prevocational tasks - completing work in a timely manner, following directions- (these impact performance and classroom routines)
True or False - The principal can ask the child to stay home till their parent puts them back on their medication.
It depends - Typically this is FALSE.
However, if harm to self or others principals can follow discipline procedures set forth by MNPS.
Observations should be across _____________.
environments. (Such as the clasroom, hallway, cafeteria, recess, whole group, individual, free movement...360 degree view of student. )
OHI= Chronic or _____ health problems
ACUTE
Does a drug abusing student qualify under OHI?
It depends. If that alone no. But if they have another independent condition requiring special educaiton yes.
How would you define excessive health related absenteeism?
*overall total of 23% or more of class time instruction /intervention instruction missed
True or False - A psychological evaluation can replace a medical evaluation.
False. A psychological evaluation does not replace the need for a medical evaluation.
True or False - A nurse practitioner can sign the medical statement.
Licensed medical providers inclued a licensed physician, physician's assistant (degree close to Dr. ), or nurse practitioner. These are all highly licensed medical individuals.
What part of the OHI assessment has MNPS been written up by the state of TN for not providing?
Getting the medical statement completed. We must help the parent. Get a release and do. Refer to social worker. Get the form.
What is a limitation the child must exhibit?
* Limited physical strength... (tires easily)
* Limited vitality (strength)
* Limited stamina (mental effort)
* Alertness (lack of or intensified awareness)
(Remember must have at least one of the 4)
True or False - OHI can manifest in any of these areas: Cognitive, adaptive, academic, social emotional, communication, motor, and/or participation in developmentally appropriate activities.
True
Are the components needed from the doctor available with a diagnosis on a medication pad?
In desperate situations we have allowed. However the criteria requires our form so we may collect: *Medical assessment and documentation of health; *Diagnoses /prognoses of health impairment; *Information on medications (if any) ; * Special health care procedures, special diet, and/or activity restrictions.
True or False - A BIP is required for OHI.
Trick question. You get credit for False because a BIP os not in state Criteria. You get credit for True - because this is MNPS best practice when OHI is suspected by the school team!