Your Child Isn’t Lazy: The Science of ADHD and AuDHD Executive Dysfunction

by barb | Oct 5, 2026 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research

If you are raising a child with ADHD, ASD Level 1 or both, you have likely lived this scenario: The homework sits untouched. The room remains a disaster. You have asked them five times to put their shoes on, yet they are staring into space, fully dressed except for...

Beyond the Age on the ID: How ADHD and ASD1 Impact Brain Development in Adolescents

by barb | Sep 14, 2026 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research

When parents, educators, or clinicians interact with adolescents who have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD Level 1), a common friction point emerges: a stark gap between chronological age and executive maturity....

Supporting Siblings When There Is a Child in Treatment: How to Explain Treatment to Other Children and Help Them Cope

by kayla | Dec 29, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research

When a child enters treatment—whether for emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges—it impacts the entire family system. Parents often feel stretched thin, juggling worry, logistics, hope, and tough conversations. In the midst of it all, siblings may quietly...

Finding Light in the Dark: The Value of Getting Outside During the Winter Months

by kayla | Dec 29, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research

When the clocks turn back, and daylight becomes scarce, something shifts—not just in the sky, but inside us. The world feels quieter, slower, darker. And while it’s tempting to retreat to warm corners indoors, winter offers something uniquely powerful—especially if...

Winter at Summit Achievement: Safety, Growth, and Adventure—All Year Long

by kayla | Dec 29, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research

As the air turns crisp and snow blankets the White Mountains, Summit Achievement shifts into one of our favorite seasons: winter. For many, adventure therapy might seem best suited for sunny skies and warm days—but at Summit, we believe that meaningful growth happens...

Better Care, Not No Care: Why Residential Treatment Remains Essential

by kayla | Sep 8, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research

Christina Buttons, Speaking Out to Help Change the Narrative about Teen Residential Treatment Christina Buttons is an investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute. Her work focuses on a range of social issues, including youth mental health treatment. Her data...