ADD standing for Attention Deficit Disorder. Attention deficit disorder is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects 3-5 percent of all American teens. It is hard for a teen to stay focused and on task when they have attention deficit disorder. Things you would want to look for in your teen that would give you an idea [...]
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Boarding Schools & Teens With Bipolar Disorder
November 1st, 2011 
admin Bipolar disorder in the past was classified as a manic depressive disorder. Or in other words manic depression. A person that has bipolar disorder has a serious mental illness that can lead to risky behavior, broken relationships and careers and even some one can be suicidal. Bipolar disorder is known to cause a person to [...]
Teens And ADD And ADHD – Teens And ODD
October 14th, 2011 admin Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) There are two main diagnoses associated with children struggling in school today. They are ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), sometimes also referred to as Conduct Disorder. We will try to explain these so you may have a little better understanding of what they are and [...]
Teen Boarding Schools
October 13th, 2011 admin Troubled Teen boarding schools are independent, college preparatory schools that provide housing facilities for students and faculty. Boarding schools are sometimes referred to as “intentional communities” because the faculty and staff at boarding schools work very hard to create an environment for students that is safe, academically challenging, active, and fun. are well known for [...]
ADHD Boarding Schools – Teen Specialty Schools
October 13th, 2011 admin ADHD Boarding Schools Many students in today’s society must deal with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. An estimated 8 to 10 percent of school-aged students live with the disorder. These students struggle with the many side effects that the disorder brings, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. These side effects sometimes make learning and socializing [...]
