School Support

Offerings are individualized by location, but yes, our comprehensive eating disorder programs  are overall intended to include academic support so students can continue their education while receiving specialized care. As much as possible, we attempt to offer daily school time built into treatment schedules and work directly with your child’s home school in an effort to ensure they don’t fall behind academically. We are actively working towards providing school support at every level, but we recommend confirming with your specific location on individualized needs as of now. 

Look for physical and behavioral warning signs including significant weight changes, shifts in relationship with food, mood changes, and social withdrawal. Common signs include skipping meals, excessive exercise, mood swings, and talking frequently about food or weight.

We provide inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization programs specifically designed for adolescents with eating disorders. Each level of care includes integrated academic support.

Note: These service offerings vary by location. 

Eating disorder recovery time for children and adolescents varies based on individual needs and severity. Treatment can range from several weeks in intensive programs to months of ongoing support. Early intervention typically leads to shorter treatment duration and better outcomes.

No, our academic support program during eating disorder treatment ensures students stay current with their coursework. We maintain communication with your child’s school and provide individualized learning plans so they can continue their education throughout recovery.

During an eating disorder assessment for teenagers, our clinical team will conduct comprehensive medical and psychological evaluations, discuss treatment options, and create an individualized care plan. The assessment typically takes 2-3 hours and includes meeting with medical staff, therapists, and education coordinators.

Approach the conversation with compassion and without judgment. Focus on your concerns about their health and well-being rather than their weight or appearance. Express your love and support, and emphasize that eating disorders are treatable medical conditions that require professional help.

Most major insurance plans cover medically necessary eating disorder treatment for children and adolescents. Our admissions team can verify your benefits and help determine coverage for different levels of care. We work with families to maximize insurance benefits and explore financial assistance options when needed.

Yes, eating disorders affect teenagers of all genders. While historically underdiagnosed in males, eating disorders in boys and young men are increasingly recognized. Boys and men or males may at times exhibit different symptoms, such as excessive exercise or muscle-building obsessions.

Anorexia nervosa involves severe food restriction and significant weight loss, while bulimia nervosa typically involves cycles of binge eating followed by purging behaviors. Both are serious conditions requiring specialized treatment, and teens can maintain normal weight with bulimia.

Research shows that eating disorder treatment is most effective when started as close to the onset of the eating disorder as possible. With appropriate care, many teens achieve sustainable recovery. Family involvement improves treatment outcomes significantly.

If your child is struggling with an eating disorder, their academic success and enjoyment may be impacted, and effective treatment may help.  Our school support during eating disorder treatment helps your student maintain progress in academics and can include coordination with your teen’s school, on-site teachers, and transition plans for returning to their home school when ready. 

Look for accredited eating disorder treatment programs with specialized adolescent services, integrated academic support, and family involvement components. Consider factors like level of care needed, insurance coverage, and proximity to home for family participation.