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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.
- Learning Disabilities
- Attention Deficit
- Autism
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