ADOLESCENT SERVICES
ACADIA offers outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services to children and adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, high-functioning autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental psychological disorders.

Assessment utilizes a neuropsychoeducational battery of tests combined with clinical observation and information from parents and teachers to provide relevant and user-friendly information about learning and memory, attention, “executive” functioning, auditory and language processing, visual-spatial skills, and academic skills. A written report of findings includes recommendations to assist with educational planning, classroom and testing accommodations and behavior management, as is appropriate to the individual’s needs.

For students pursuing postsecondary education, the report includes a statement concerning eligibility for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and lists recommended testing accommodations for standardized entrance exams such as the SAT, LSAT, and GRE, as well as accommodations for the classroom.

ACADIA is available to consult with educators regarding an individual’s strengths, weaknesses and educational needs, to attend MDE and IEP meetings, or to conduct in-service training at the school.

Individual and family counseling is available to treat problems associated with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as stress management, anxiety, depression and poor self-esteem. Additionally, group therapy sessions are available to provide social skills training.