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Treatment Components |
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| Treatment for each child is administered by a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals led by a psychiatrist. Team members may include: |
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Psychologists |
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Nurses |
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Social Workers |
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Case managers |
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Activity Therapists |
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Teachers |
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Program specialists |
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Psychiatrists |
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The treatment process begins with comprehensive evaluation to help diagnose any underlying medical or biochemical origins of disease and an individualized plan of care is written for each patient’s special needs. |
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Therapeutic components may include: |
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Individual therapy |
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Group therapy |
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Family therapy |
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Full-time school |
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Recreational therapy |
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Activity therapy |
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Pharamacotherapy |
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The treatment plans focuses on attainable short and long-term goals established with input from the child’s family and referring professional. Active family involvement in treatment is critical, as children are significantly influenced by their home environment. |
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