The residential program serves youth ages 7-17 years old with an IQ of 65 or above who have been diagnosed with a Principal Axis 1 DSM- V diagnosis or experience neurodevelopmental disorders. A neurodevelopment disorder would include fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual developmental disabilities. The goal of this treatment is to reduce inappropriate behavioral by establishing a fit between the environmental expectations and cognitive abilities. We teach adaptive coping skills and increasing social skills that allow the individual to maintain safely the community.

Residents are provided the following individual treatment plans based upon a neurobehavioral assessment including:

• Functional behavioral analysis
• Psychosocial assessment
• Psychiatric assessment

All residents receive the following services:

• Psychiatric treatment and monitoring
• 24 hour medical monitoring by a registered nurse
• Individual, family and group counseling
• 24/7 milieu management to include social skills building
• Accredited Classroom, including IEP services

Oak Plains Academy provides therapeutic behavioral health services to children and adolescents, ages 7–17. If your child is facing challenges living with a psychiatric illness or an autism spectrum disorder, we may be able to help. Call 888-828-7393 today for a confidential, no-cost assessment. You may also reach us by email at [email protected].