Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > Aspen Education Group
Academy at Swift River: Private School or RTC
TheWho:
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--- Quote from: ""Oz girl"" ---i dont get why it is all this complex. You'd think that if it offers compulsory regular "therapy" and is locked down it is some kind of treatment centre. If not it is a school.
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Well, they offer therapy from outside therapists, but it is not a lockdown facility.
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Sorry folks didnt mean to rile everyone up --
Well, they offer "Individual" therapy from outside therapists, but it is not a lockdown facility.
TheWho:
I agree DJ, but you or I can define it anyway we want. I think the key is to have the "State of Massachusetts" define the kids at ASR as "special needs" kids, Then there is no question. They will need to be licensed. But I believe if the kids are not defined/recognized by the state as "Special needs" kids then they donot.
Troll Control:
--- Quote from: ""TheWho"" ---I agree DJ, but you or I can define it anyway we want. I think the key is to have the "State of Massachusetts" define the kids at ASR as "special needs" kids, Then there is no question. They will need to be licensed. But I believe if the kids are not defined/recognized by the state as "Special needs" kids then they donot.
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they are obviously special needs. they even say it on their website, "special needs." just read their website or the quotes from it above. it's very clear that they do rehab, mandatory counseling - both group and individual, again, it's directly from their website - transitional services, and have a level system with workshops. this is no school. they're going to have to license properly. it's just a matter of bringing the true nature - what they advertise on their own website - to the proper authorities. that is being done.
TheWho:
I appreciate the translation but what I was looking for is where ASR indicated they take on ?Special needs? kids. I hate to be a stickler on this but we have a neighbor who has a child with ?Special needs? and this has a definition which is well defined and the children receive services from the state if they are classified as such (anyone who is familiar with Early Intervention will know what I mean). To say we cater to ?special learning requirements? or the kids are special or they all have independent needs which are tailored to them may not mean they are ?Special needs? kids. If I say my child has ?Special needs? doesn?t necessarily mean the state recognizes the child as a ?Special needs? student that requires services.
Deborah extracted a definition which applies:
?This may include,but not be limited to, a school age child with special needs as determined by an evaluation conducted pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71B, ยง 3, and as defined by the Department of Education in 603 CMR 28.00?
And this appears to leave the requirements open to interpretation (because it is not limited to the evaluation, but who interprets it? The state or the school? I am not sure and am curious if anyone knows.
RobertBruce:
Cindy wrote
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Well, they offer "Individual" therapy from outside therapists, but it is not a lockdown facility.
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This is not exactly true, parents do have the option of arranging for private licensed therapy or the kids can request it. However each child still receives individual therapy from their peer group counselor. The majority of which are of course unlicensed and practicing illegal therapy.
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