A very small minority of children fail to respond in this environment and need something more structured where they can benefit from a therapeutic atmosphere, structured routine to get them back on track.
I'm looking to know what would qualify a kid to be considered part of this small minority.
If you want to know something, asking Who is the wrong thing to do.
Our student profile:
Co-ed Ages 14-17, grades 9 – 12
Minimum full scale IQ 95
College oriented
Emotional and behavioral disturbances
Anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder
Defiant and/or rebellious
Mild to moderate mood disorders
Academic underachievement and/or school avoidance
Attention disorders
Low self-esteem
Adoption related issues
Unresolved grief reactions including parental divorce
Substance abuse
Please complete our Assessment Questionnaire to determine if your child http://www.swiftriver.com/student_profile.htm[/url]
So I guess an "assessment questionaire" takes the place of a "psychiatric evaluation" at ASR. What a sad load of shit they're selling...
It appears you misunderstood the intent of the questionnaire or the basic understanding of student profile. If you happen to go onto webmd.com, for example, and look at the warning signs and symptoms of cancer you will get a list including:
• A soreness or feeling that something is caught in the back of the throat.
• Difficulty chewing or swallowing, speaking, or moving the jaw or tongue.
• Hoarseness, chronic sore throat, or change in voice.
• Ear pain.
• A change in the way your teeth or dentures fit together.
• Dramatic weight loss.
If you have any of these does this mean you drive to the emergency room and start chemo treatment? Of course not, you see a professional first and have yourself evaluated, you may not have cancer. The items on the list are just possible indications.
The same for the list in the Assessment questionnaire, the next step is to contact a professional and have your child evaluated (ASR will tell you this). There are many steps involved before it is determined your child may need help outside the home and if they are a good fit for ASR.
