Characteristics & Diagnoses of New Leaf Girls
Girls at New Leaf Academy typically struggle with behaviors such as:
- Immaturity
- Impulsivity
- Inability to Manage Emotions
- Defiance Toward Parents
- Self-Centeredness
- Difficulty Reading Social Cues
- Trouble Making and/or Keeping Friends
- Tantrums
- Difficulty Maintaining Grade Level Performance
- Lack of Respect for Adults
- Inability to Adhere to Rules or Limits
- Easily Influenced by Others (No Sense of Self)
- Disorganization
- School Refusal
- Loss of Interest/Participation in Activities Previously Enjoyed
She may have been diagnosed with:
- Bi-Polar Disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorder
- Asperger's Disorder
- Non-Verbal Learning Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- School and/or Social Phobias
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
A typical New Leaf Academy girl has NOT yet experienced significant issues with substance use, sexual acting out, criminal behavior, running away for extended periods or distances. We will evaluate the history of each girl to ensure that she is an appropriate candidate for admission.
