Boys and young men between the ages of 9 and 17 who are experiencing emotional,
behavioral and learning or communication problems are appropriate candidates for
enrollment at Morning Sky. In small classrooms, through one to one counseling and
through a variety of educational, therapeutic and recreational activities, a great
deal of attention is given to each student's areas of strength and weakness. Students
with combinations of the following difficulties can gain the most from Morning Sky's
comprehensive environment:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Mild to Moderate Mental Retardation
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- Autism and Asperger's Disorders
- Academic Delays
- Language and Speech Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Tourette's Disorder/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorders and Depressive Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders in remission
- Other Health Impaired
- Brain Injured
- Hearing Impaired
With the help of a tightly knit staff of teachers, therapists, and counselors, students
learn skills that can be transferred to the world of families, public schools, and
jobs.
The bedrock of the Morning Sky program is a belief in the basic worth and dignity
of individuals and their families, and a commitment to help each student progress
towards a full life. Here students receive the concentrated attention and support
they need for growth. Independence is fostered along with the acquisition of basic
academic skills. Real-life problem-solving abilities are emphasized.
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