Executive Summary of Outcome Study Results

An ongoing survey is currently being conducted by Brigham Young University in conjunction with the Optimal Data Corporation. Those being interviewed are the parents of Aspen students who have participated in the Aspen Achievement Academy from six months to two and a half years prior to the time that the survey takes place. The findings of the survey show:

  • 77.7% of the family relationships have improved since participating in the Aspen program.
  • 92.4% of those involved in family treatment prior to their child's attendance at Aspen said that their family was compliant with the treatment recommendations of a clinical professional.
  • 76.6% participated in family treatment while their child was at Aspen. Of those that were involved in family treatment while their son or daughter was at Aspen, 98.6% said they were compliant with the treatment recommendations made by the clinical professional.
  • 73.4% continued family treatment after their child returned from Aspen.
  • Given their experience with the Aspen program, 81.9% would admit their children into the program if they had to do it over again.
  • 92.6% would refer someone to our program.

1. After participating in Aspen's program, have family relationships improved between you and your child?
77.7% said yes, 22.3% said no

2. Was your family compliant with the treatment recommendations of the clinical professional prior to your child's attendance at Aspen?
92.4% said yes, 7.6% said no

3. Was your family involved in treatment while your child was at Aspen?
76.6% said yes, 23.4% said no

4. Was your family compliant with the treatment recommendations made by the clinical professional while your child was at Aspen?
98.6% said yes, 1.4% said no

5. Has your family been involved in family treatment after your child was discharged from Aspen?
73.4% said yes, 26.6% said no

6. Given your experience with the Aspen program, would you admit your child into the program if you had to do it over again?
81.9% said yes, 18.1% said no

7. Would you refer someone to our program?
92.6% said yes, 7.4% said no