The Black Mountain Academy

Most of our students have an average to an above average IQ and are cognitively intelligent but often lack the functional skills to manage day-to-day tasks. Our students are often diagnosed with neurodevelopmental differences and have difficulty with social relationships, emotional regulation, executive function, and success in traditional academic settings. Additionally, our students have most often been diagnosed with:

  • Various learning disorders
  • Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Nonverbal Learning Disorder
  • Sensory Integration disorder
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Anxiety disorder