Brehm students generally possess average to superior cognitive abilities as measured by the Wechsler Intelligence Scales (WISC or WAIS). Well-developed reasoning and comprehension skills with relative weaknesses in processing speed and working memory are attributes of the Brehm student profile.
Our students often have multiple diagnoses affecting their performance with the core issue of having a language-based etiology.
We recognize the combined effects of LD/ADD, language based processing issues, executive function issues and the social and psychological implications of not being successful in an academic environment. Brehm offers direct interventions for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, NLD, aspergers, anxiety disorder, auditory processing disorder, speed of processing disorders and interventions requiring social and emotional support as it relates to academic issues.
Brehm is NOT equipped to meet the needs of students with these primary behaviors or clinical disorders:
- Mental Retardation
- Psychotic Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Active drug or alcohol problem or a history of active drug and alcohol problems
- Aggressive/assault behaviors requiring restraint/Behavior Disorders
- Sexual Perpetrator
- Conduct disorder (DSM-IV criteria which include: lack of regard for the rights of others, no remorse, cruelty to animals, fire starter, bullies and threatens others, etc.)
- Requires routine physical restraint to control own behaviors
- Current pattern of self-harm behaviors
- Pattern of runaway behaviors
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
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