Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child does not want to go?
- As the parent of a child under the age of 18, you have the right to place your child without his or her consent
- There are many strategies that can be used to get your child to a program
- Your love for your child, along with the guidance of an expert, will ease the process.
What if I wait?
- Teenagers do not outgrow chemical addiction problems. Without treatment, addiction increases
- Adults with addiction or dual diagnosis problems are often unaware how to break the destructive cycle
- School failure may lead to serious behavioral and/or chemical addiction issues
- Once a student falls behind, it is often difficult to catch up and be successful
- Studies suggest early identification and treatment are key predictors for success
- The school best suited for your child's needs may not have openings
What results can we expect?
- A child with more self-confidence and increased self-esteem
- Success in academics
- Increased motivation for school and personal success
- More open and honest communication with family
What are the typical issues clients struggle with?
Recognizing there is a problem and making the choice to intervene takes great courage and strength. Our society today exposes us to greater negative influences through television, social media, internet and other social stressors.
- adoption or reactive attachment disorders
- anger management or intermittent explosive disorder
- eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia - male and female
- cutting and self harm
- disrespect for authority, aggression or running away
- depression/bipolar disorder
- sexual abuse, promiscuity or perpetration
- legal issues
- obsessive compulsive disorders
- emerging personality disorders
- addictions including alcohol, drugs, computer, sex
- school failure or school phobia
- asperger's disorder, autism or other neurological impairments
- learning disabilities
What support will we receive from Educational Options or a School?
Different programs offer a variety of support for families that may include:
- Active involvement of parents in educational seminars and/or local support groups
- Monthly newsletters or regular on-line educational information
- Guidance during home visits
What are my options?
- INTERVENE. Remove the client from the situation and place him/her in a structured behavioral program or specialty school. This route is usually the most successful option. Long-term treatment allows for the internalization of necessary changes in attitude and behavior.
OR
- Ride out the situations at hand and hope he/she survives without physical or emotional harm.
- Get therapy and family counseling - an option that usually is not long enough to make any lasting changes in the child's attitude or behaviors.
- Get police involved, possible foster care or state placement - placing the child among more problematic adolescents
