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28281 Crown Valley Parkway
Suite 225
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 280-1373
Expert advice and placement for troubled teens
   
If your child is struggling with one or more of these issues, Adolescent Alternatives can recommend appropriate interventions:
Drug or alcohol abuse
or dependence
Depression or anxiety
Cutting or other
self-injurous behavior
Poor school performance
ADD/ADHD
Eating disorders
Anger or aggression
Lack of motivation,
refusal to attend school
Oppositional and defiant
at home and/or school
Attachment problems
Sexual acting-out issues
Negative peer group
or abusive relationships
Suspension or expulsion
from school
Learning disabilities/
differences
Underachieving students
Gifted students requiring
special needs
Runaways
Legal problems

 

 
 
 
   
 

Get insights on your
troubled teen’s most
urgent behaviors
and warning signs

  Is your teen
in true crisis?

Complete our questionnaire and get insights on the most urgent behaviors and warning signs.
           

When you complete and submit your questionnaire, Dr. Paul and Dr. Ashley will respond with initial guidance and recommendations within 48 hours. This information is secure and will be kept strictly confidential.

If you would like to reach us immediately, please call 949-280-1373.

Does your teen exhibit any of the following behaviors? (Check all that apply.)

1. Does your teen negotiate and/or manipulate in order to avoid consequences? Yes No

2. Does your teen fail to complete tasks that require effort regardless of the future
importance of the task? 
(e.g. school work, activities, projects) Yes No

3. Does your teen refuse to participate in family activities and social events? Yes No

4. Does your teen justify negative behaviors by blaming others? Yes No

5. Is your teen unwilling to recognize the impact of his/her behavior on others? Yes No

6. Does your teen consistently fail to follow through with responsibilities
or instructions? Yes No

7. Does your teen exhibit dramatic mood swings or angry/violent outbursts? Yes No

8. Is your teen's school performance a chronic problem and source of conflict? Yes No

9. Is it difficult for your teen to relate with others or make friends? Yes No

10. Does your teen have an obsession with food and/or an intense fear
of gaining weight? Yes No

11. Is your teen forgetful or often viewed as lazy? Yes No

12. Does your teen argue with and show disrespect for adults and authority figures? Yes No

13. Does your teen do dangerous things without considering the consequences? Yes No

14. Has your teen been physically abusive to animals? Yes No

15. Has your teen run away from home more than once? Yes No

16. Does your teen appear depressed, sad, tearful or irritable nearly every day? Yes No

17. Is your teen sexually active? Yes No

18. Does your teen act out sexually or exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior? Yes No

19. Does your teen engage in self-injurious behaviors and/or threaten
to inflict self-harm?
 Yes No

20. Has your teen undergone therapy and/or counseling without results? Yes No

21. Does your teen use illegal drugs and/or alcohol? Yes No

22. Has your teen been arrested or otherwise involved with
the authorities/legal system? Yes No


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(949) 280-1373