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New Perspectives
SCENICVIEW ACADEMY
New Perspectives

Aug 12, 2010, 15:00

Provo, Utah
Douglas Gale
Executive Director
866-723-6420
dgale@svacademy.org
www.svacademy.org

Founded in 1999, ScenicView Academy is a school for adults with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other learning difficulties. Individuals must submit to a physical and psychological evaluation. Candidates unlikely to be admitted are those under 21 years old, those with an IQ lower than 90, those convicted of a felony, and those with major health issues or addictions.

Doug Dale, Executive Director of ScenicView Academy, has a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Utah and specializes in helping adults with special needs. Marty Matheson, Clinical Unit Manger, is a licensed Social Worker and serves as part time facility for Brigham Young University. He has prior experience as a community health administrator. David Clisbee, head psychotherapist, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker. He received his master's degree from Brigham Young University and has prior experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health.

Upon admission, each student is assigned a staff team which includes a staff member from the departments of education, clinical, and case management. This team assists the student in formulating a plan to meet the student's needs and goals. Students receive assistance in registering for college and participate in on-campus activities in art, music, and drama. Staff is available to meet the psychotherapy needs of the student through counseling and recreational therapy. Students gain valuable independent living skills and have the opportunity to obtain on campus jobs to gain work experience.

ScenicView Academy offers a residential program for male students and accepts female students into their programs, but does not provide housing arrangements for female students.

[This information came from the ScenicView Academy website.]




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