Referrals & Admissions

Every referral to Meridell Achievement Center is considered on a case-by-case basis. Consideration includes review of prior treatment. Each patient’s apparent symptoms, medical records and our own assessments during intake determine the program to which they are admitted.

Program Determination

Patients are considered for each program based on clinical assessments and records, psycho-social history and other medical records. Admitted patients can transition between programs after further assessment, observation and progress. Tests, evaluations and medications can be utilized across programs.

Neuropsychological Evaluation

IQ (WISC-V; WAIS-IV for patients age 16 and older)
Memory (WRAML-2)
Executive functioning (Trails A & B)

Following the neuropsychologist’s consultation with the attending child and adolescent psychiatrist, any or all of the following assessments may be provided:

Language (OWLS)
Executive functioning
Motor (pegboard, tapping)
Achievement (WIAT-2)
Connors

Neurophysiological Evaluation

This involves a quantitative EEG evaluation with evoked potential (QEEG). It is reviewed by a pediatric neurologist in consultation with a pediatric neuropsychiatrist.

Personality and Projective Testing

Psychological testing and diagnostic interview
Bender-Gestalt visual-motor test
House-tree-person projective drawings
Family drawing
Rorschach ink blot test
Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory-adolescent (MMPI-A) for patients age 13 and older
Million pre-adolescent clinical inventory (M-PACI) for patients ages 9 through 12

Behavioral Programs

For our behavioral programs, we look for symptoms that indicate repetitive negative coping skills:

History of bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders or self-destructive behavior
Dangerous behavior such as attempts or threats of self-harm, running away or promiscuity
Poor social and planning skills
Impulse control issues
Oppositional behavior
Family history of psychiatric illness
Negative behaviors that are voluntary, calculated and manipulative

Neurobehavioral Programs

For our neurobehavioral programs, we look for symptoms that indicate neurological involvement or brain disorders:

Irritable and explosive behavior (physical or verbal)
Unprovoked aggression
Poor social and planning skills
Impulse control issues
Short attention span
Abnormal CT scan, MRI or EEG
Early-onset bipolar disorder
History of neurological disease
Abnormal results on neurological tests
Brain pathology which may be secondary to the mother’s substance abuse during pregnancy, head injury or other causes

Patients We Do Not Treat

Patients with an IQ below 70
Pregnant patients
Primary chemical dependency issues
Primary eating disorders
Patients who have completed high school or the equivalency (school is an integral part of our program)
Sexual offenders
Patients who are not fully immunized
Insulin dependent children and adolescents

Give Us A Call

Call Meridell Achievement Center at 512-528-2100 or 800-366-8656 to ask questions or make a referral. We proudly accept TRICARE® and most major insurance coverages.

Intake Form

Information Needed for Admission and Enrollment
Patient’s Name:
First Last
Date of Birth:
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Your Contact Information:
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Primary Parent/Guardian Name:
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Spouse Name:
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Email
Other Parent Name if Applicable:
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Spouse Name:
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Emergency Contact Information:
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Insurance Information:
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Psychiatrist:
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Therapist:
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