Patient Profiles

Population Served at Bernalillo Academy

The purpose of our program is to provide intensive services in a safe, structured environment to those children facing the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders and Developmental Delays who have not found success in less structured settings or through other services provided in their home communities.

• Male and Female Youth between the ages of 4 to 18 years
• Borderline to Severe Intellectual Impairment
•  Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
• Developmental Delays
• Less intensive and less restrictive clinical settings have been attempted without success and/or have been ruled out due to safety concerns
• Demonstrated need for a highly structured environment and inability to maintain stability in a community setting requiring 24-hour care to maintain safety and security
• The parent/guardian consents to placement and agrees that the family will participate in treatment as determined to be clinically necessary