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ASR's Violations of Massachusetts Education Law
Troll Control:
Thanks, anonWho. Coming from you, it really means something...NOT.
TheWho:
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---Thanks, anonWho. Coming from you, it really means something....
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Thanks, guest, there are many people who misinterpret the meaning of the assessment list even outside of the “Struggling teen industry”. We have a consulting firm which specializes in companies who are on the verge of bankruptcy and we put out a list of warning signs. These signs don’t necessarily mean your company is going bankrupt but could be an indication you are heading down the wrong path. They may or may not be a candidate for our services and further analysis would be needed to determine this.
For example ASR lists “Emotional and behavioral disturbances” as one of a possible criteria for being accepted at ASR. This covers a wide range of problems (in and of itself)… on one end of the spectrum the child may be violent and has attacked people with knives. This type of child would not fit in at ASR. On the other end of the spectrum the child may have very mild emotional issues which wouldn’t constitute placement outside of the home and ASR may recommend starting with local services or embracing the services of a therapist.
I think a good way to approach these types of list is to view them as a first pass. If the behavior fits your child it is worth looking into further, maybe seeking professional advice.
Deborah:
Curious then why they didn't recommend you go to family therapy with your daughter before sending her to ASR for truancy.
TheWho:
--- Quote from: ""Deborah"" ---Curious then why they didn't recommend you go to family therapy with your daughter before sending her to ASR for truancy.
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Good question. We initially spoke with the admissions person and they recommended we have her evaluated prior to making any decisions on placement. The evaluation was performed by an independent therapist and he spoke with ASR and my daughter’s therapist. There was no need or requirement (on their end) for us to enter into family counseling prior to enrollment. The issue with my daughter wasn’t just truancy; there was more going on in her life.
So I think what each parent needs to keep in mind is that each case is evaluated differently depending on the individual problems the child and/or family is going through. In some cases they may recommend the family enter into counseling and see how that works for a short period of time and then revisit out placement.
RobertBruce:
--- Quote ---There was no need or requirement (on their end) for us to enter into family counseling prior to enrollment.
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Would your daughter agree with that assesment? Also I'd like to finish up with that matter we were discussing in PM's.
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