The program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing children is committed to providing excellent treatment to those deaf and hard of hearing children, ages 6 to 17, identified with a psychiatric disorder. Two specialized tracks include Impulse Control and Behavioral Disorders, and a generalized residential track including all other diagnoses. The educational needs of each Deaf or Hard of Hearing child are addressed through an Individual Education Plan. Due to the psychiatric problems that have led to this level care, educational services are addressed with these issues in mind. Tutors are available during the evening hours for those Deaf residents requiring additional support.
Classrooms provide the latest in materials and computer study with a state of the art computer lab.
The Medical Director will evaluate each applicant on an individual basis. Those Deaf adults who present as an extremely high risk for suicide Those Deaf adults who present as an immediate danger to other residents and staff, requiring acute care interventions. Demonstration of specific symptoms such as persistent aggression and refusal to comply, which may indicate that treatment at this level will not result in improvement or might cause harm to other residents. Most Deaf residents seeking our service will reside in the program for at least 6 months. This period of time may vary among individuals and may be directly related to the availability of Deaf services in our Child's home area.