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However APD is not one of the 14 federal disability categories outlined in IDEA, therefore a student diagnosed solely with APD would not be eligible for an Individualized Educational Program (IEP). A student with APD would need to exhibit symptoms of one of the 14 qualifying disability categories and demonstrate a negative educational impact resulting from the disability (Virginia Department of Education, 2006).

APD is not an educational diagnosis, according to the most recent authorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). APD meets the definition of a disability. Medical necessity may sometimes be documented in children with a history of otitis media, as well as from research demonstrating identified electrophysiological differences.