Intensive therapeutic services begin the day that a student is admitted to Alpine Academy. A primary therapist is assigned to each student prior to admission; this clinician conducts an interview with the student and her parents, as well as gathering information from other professionals that have been involved.

The therapist uses this information to complete a comprehensive psycho-social assessment. An initial psychiatric assessment is also completed by our board-certified psychiatrists. Academic assessments are also administered within the first month of treatment. The treatment parents and their supervisor are responsible for behavioral observation and assessment during the first month of treatment in order to determine the appropriate skills-based motivation system placement.

This cumulative information is reviewed by the multi-disciplinary treatment team in order to create the initial treatment plan. This plan becomes the blue print for all therapeutic interventions with the student throughout her placement.

Additionally, quarterly reviews are utilized to review the initial plan, discuss adjustments, and reinforce the student's progress. This information is shared with the parents and the referring professionals involved.