“How do kids qualify for special education? Learn about the 13 disability categories and other important details about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
What are the 13 disability categories in special education? And why do they matter?
To qualify for services, kids need to have a disability that impacts their schooling. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) groups disabilities into 13 categories. But this doesn’t mean the law only covers 13 disabilities. Some of the categories cover a wide range of challenges.”
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/conditions-covered-under-idea