While every student and school culture is unique, here is a list of common concerns, issues and risks specific to school culture generally related to students challenged by school anxiety, depression and/or anxiety, ADHD and other learning differences, substance and electronic misuse, autism spectrum disorders and peer/family/adult conflict.
Other common risks and challenges associated with increased autonomy:
- Acceptance, alienation, and isolation
- Appropriate use of electronics (computer, phone/text, social media, Instagram, snapchat and gaming)
- Attendance and participation in classes, extra curricular activities, meals and social events
- Social coaching and peer relations
- Dating etiquette
- Appropriate peer selection
- Peer pressure to participate
- Roommate etiquette
- Hygiene - personal, dorm room and in common living areas
- Academic demands
- Additional therapy or support- connection with a local therapist or support group
- Revealing too much personal or treatment information- appropriate self disclosure
- Medication management- compliance with school medication policy
- Behavior and expectations while off campus or home on break of school and family
- Mandatory random drug testing
- Relative freedom related to recent treatment experience
- Emotional regulation
- Relapse
Other common risks and challenges associated with increased autonomy:
- Maintaining assertive communication with peers and adults
- Asking for help
- Getting up on-time
- Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule
- Balancing academics and social recreation
- Keeping a wellness routine
- Managing an "electronic diet"
