Which category covers conditions that limit strength or alertness, such as ADHD or diabetes?

• A. Autism Spectrum Disorder
• B. Intellectual Disabilities
• C. Speech or Language Impairments
• D. Other Health Impairments

Answer: (D)

The key idea is how health-related conditions are grouped for educational eligibility. Other Health Impairments is the category that covers conditions that limit a student’s strength, vitality, or alertness due to chronic or acute health problems. ADHD and diabetes fit here because they can affect a student’s energy, attention, and ability to stay engaged in class, which in turn impacts learning and participation.

In contrast, Autism Spectrum Disorder involves differences in social communication and behavior; Intellectual Disabilities involve significant limits in intellectual functioning and adaptive skills; Speech or Language Impairments affect communication abilities. These do not center on limiting strength or alertness in the way that other health impairments do, so they belong to those other categories instead.

So, conditions like ADHD or diabetes are best categorized under Other Health Impairments.