Young Child/Adolescent Programming

Specific and separate programming is provided to meet the needs of younger and pre-adolescent youth, (ages 10, 11, 12, and some 13 year olds, dependent upon levels of maturity). Children who require care at the level of residential treatment often have a long history of previous services.

The Academy provides structure, crisis intervention, and treatment in an environment compatible with the developmental level of the child. Separate living units (male and female) and a separate classroom is provided for residents in this category. The structure for this population includes:

• Play time
• Frequent behavioral rewards
• Attainable goals
• Shorter instructional periods
• Brief and compassionate intervention options

Who will benefit from the Young Child/Adolescent Program ?
Males and females, ages 10 through 13, who require intensive treatment needs to address both behavioral and emotional concerns, may be appropriate for this Academy program. Both immature and inappropriately sophisticated youth can benefit from the treatment focus to address issues in a healthy and age-appropriate manner.

Residents at this age may be diagnosed with:
• Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)