Arches
A program for Asperger's
Syndrome
Arches is a dynamic and multi-faceted
residential treatment program for adolescents ages 12 through 17 years of age
who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.
The Arches program is a highly
structured environment that creates teaching and learning opportunities.
The goal of the Arches program is to prepare the youth to return home and
integrate into their home communities successfully. Treatment, learning
and skills development will be taught in individual and small group (2-4 teens)
settings. Each teen will be placed in a group to match their current
level of social understanding and their ability to maintain appropriate
behavior.
The components of the Arches program
include:
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Individualized treatment plans
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Academics
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Assistive technology
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Vocational training
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Individual therapy
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Group therapy
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Family therapy
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Recreation therapy
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Speech therapy
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Dietary services
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Daily physical fitness
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Psycho-educational & skills development
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Drug & alcohol education &
treatment (as needed)
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Medication management/education
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Psychiatric consultation
The Arches program stresses both basic
and advanced learning instruction that can be adapted to multiple social and
vocational settings. Staff will use role playing, experiential
activities, and tactile leaning to assist with the instruction.
As youth advance through the program
and develop additional skills they will have the opportunity to assist and/or
role model for other youth that may be entering the program or struggling with
certain skills.
The milieu program consists of two
components. The first component is a level system designed to give
students immediate and consistent feedback to assist and teach them how to
maintain positive and appropriate behavior. The second component is a
series of five social skills groups that will teach students the social skills
they will need to function in social, academic, and employment settings.
All youth are closely supervised 24
hours a day in a safe and structured environment.
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Copper Hills Youth Center
5899 West Rivendell Drive
West Jordan, Utah 84088
800.776.7116
801.561.3377 Local
801.569.3274 Fax
