An open letter regarding A.D.D. Children:
Almost nothing is more discouraging to parents than watching their A.D.D. child's thwarted attempts to achieve in school and connect with peers. Every poor grade on a report card, every instance of ridicule, every rejected social overture diminishes self-worth. Each time problem solving efforts meet failure, dents in self-esteem accrue. As these patterns continue, 'hurts' gather and trying falters. To magnify matters, A.D.D. children grow weary of parental efforts to bolster esteem and often think "You're only telling me these good things because you love me."
As parents see their A.D.D. children slipping, they frequently find few who can respond to their concerns. Schools often do not know quite what to do with a child shutting down or moving increasingly to the fringes. And as parents pursue treatment options, they realize individual counseling alone cannot address the issue of accumulating social skill deficits.
"How do we correct this?" "How do we stop this deterioration in confidence and self-value?" "Where do we find a 'safe' educational and social setting where children will not fail, will not be rejected, and can begin to acquire the academic and social skills they are missing?" These are some of the piercing questions parents ask.
Wediko's time-limited residential treatment programs provide some of the answers to these questions. Conceived for children whose development is at risk, this comprehensive treatment center offers a highly structured psycho-educational program which provides almost endless opportunity for new learning. Academic skills are jump-started in an environment where failure is controlled and achievement is unavoidable. Social learning is accelerated through success-oriented activities, nurturing relationships, supportive/corrective feedback, and an incentive system which overcomes fear and unwillingness to try.
If you would like to receive an application for the Summer Program, please call the Boston office at (617) 536-2747. If you would like information regarding the Diagnostic/Treatment Program, please call (603) 478-5236. Wediko staff will be readily available to answer your questions.