“The Acute Program is specifically designed to provide inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment for children and adolescents ages 7 to 17 who present with co-morbid autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. The primary objective of treatment is to quickly stabilize the symptoms that led to hospitalization, including severe self-injury, suicidal behavior and/or severe aggression. Our second objective is to more thoroughly evaluate a broad range of factors that contributed to the current crisis and implement treatment interventions that can translate to the community.”
“Laurel Heights Hospital’s new inpatient acute program is designed to effectively treat the psychiatric crisis of children and adolescents who present with a co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder or other neuro-developmental disorders. Laurel Heights Hospital is located in
Atlanta, Georgia. Stabilization of symptoms, including mood instability, self-injury, suicidal behavior or severe aggression, is accomplished through data-driven clinical collaboration between Child & Adolescent Board Certified Psychiatrists, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, Licensed Therapists and Certified Special Education Teachers, to meet the medical, psychiatric, social and academic needs of the patients. Treatment takes into consideration the special support needs of children and adolescents who present with co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorders.”
Services to support the child as well as the family. To learn more contact Laurel Heights Hospital.