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Programs that provide training in social interaction skills for young children, youth and/or adults with the objective of helping them overcome shyness or aggressiveness, engage in constructive play or other group activities, develop positive peer relationships and feel comfortable in both business and social situations. (AIRS PH-6200.8300)

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Local Service
Statewide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth, or service at a satellite office.
Nationwide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth or services at a regional/national headquarters location.
Statewide Provider
1516 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: 401-785-2666
Statewide Provider
Organization Name: The Autism Project
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Address:
1516 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: 401-785-2666
Fax: 401-785-2272
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Eligibility:

All are welcome.

Services Provided:
  • Professional Training Program, classroom and individual consultation
  • Parent Education Series and Support
  • Grandparent Support Groups
  • Social Skill Groups
  • Respite Information
  • Summer Camp WANNAGOAGAIN
  • Advocacy
  • Instructional videos
Provider Profiles:

The Autism Project is a ‘Hub of Hope’ that connects people—with a spectrum of needs—to the available resources and education that support independent and purposeful lives.
Autism Project
1516 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 1/10/2023
110 Jefferson Boulevard Unit H
Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: 401-787-1178
Address:
110 Jefferson Boulevard Unit H
Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: 401-787-1178
Services Provided:
  • Clinical Services link
  • Social Development Groups link
  • Individual and Family Therapy
  • Drop in clubs and activities
  • Telehealth
Provider Profiles:

Skills in Motion is a social development center for children, adolescents and young adults with Autism, ADHD and other social learning challenges.

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 3/1/2022
2733 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-921-4825
Address:
2733 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-921-4825
Fax: 401-921-4918
Eligibility: accepts medicaid and a variety of insurances. Areas covered: Central Falls, Coventry, Cranston, East Providence, Exeter, East Greenwich, Johnston, Lincoln, North Providence, North Kingstown, Pawtucket, Providence, West Greenwich, Warwick and West Warwick.
Services Provided:

Child Services

  • Respite
  • Home Based Therapy Services (HBTS)
  • Personal Assistance Supports and Services (PASS)
  • Coordination of Care
  • Individual & Family Outpatient Counseling
  • ​Social Skills Training
  • ​Family Support and Training
  • Parent Coaching and Training

Adult Services

  • Office-based counseling available for
    Individuals, Families & Couples
Provider Profiles:

The licensed clinicians and professional staff at Ocean State Behavioral provide an array of behaviorally based treatment and mental health services to children, families and adults. The agency mission is to provide quality behavioral, family centered, and strength based services to individuals and families. We are dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome challenges in order to achieve their goals.

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/25/2020
110 Airport Road
Suite 102
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-348-9400
Organization Name: Sensible Development, LLC
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Address:
110 Airport Road
Suite 102
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-348-9400
Email: info@sensibledevelopmentforkids.com
Services Provided:

The staff at Sensible Development offers a variety of treatment models based on the child’s needs, including but not limited to:

  • Evaluations
  • Individual Treatment Sessions with an OT, SLP or PT
  • Co-Treatment Sessions with 2 disciplines (OT & SLP, OT & PT)
  • Overlapping Treatment Sessions
  • Peer Co-Treatment Sessions
  • Group Sessions- focused on developing a specific skill set (i.e. handwriting, regulation, social skills)
  • Parent Workshops and Training Opportunities
  • Consultations
Provider Profiles:

Sensible Development is an innovative pediatric outpatient therapy clinic that provides individualized treatment for children with a wide variety of developmental and learning challenges. Our services are guided by principles in neurodevelopment, sensory integration, and learning theory. Sensible Development has a large therapy gym with specialized equipment and smaller treatment spaces that are used to create the optimal therapeutic environment for children. We believe that consistent therapeutic intervention developed in a clinical setting and then implemented in a child’s natural environments by the key players in his/her life is most effective in creating a lasting change and promoting greater success in everyday activities. Our goal is to support children and families where they live, learn, and play!

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/15/2021
501 Centerville Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-732-5100
Address:
501 Centerville Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-732-5100
Fax: 203-286-1688
Email: info.sensationstation@gmail.com
Eligibility:

Services for ages birth-21

Services Provided:

Individualized Occupation Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech and Language Services.

Kid's Club- membership driven sensory gym

Social Stop-social/emotional groups for all ages

Learning Express-specialized classroom room for 30 months-5 years.

Telehealth Services

Provider Profiles:

Sensory Station is a private, family centered therapy facility specializing in the care of children from birth to 21 years of age dealing with learning, social and physical challenges ;limiting their participation in everyday activities. Our program includes a parent advisory committee who understands, firsthand, the day to day issues which may arise at home, school or in the community. We are here to help by providing specialized interventions in occupational and physical therapy and speech language pathology.


Other Locations
Sensation Station
2470 Boston Post Road
Guilford, Connecticut
( 888) 820-8786

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 9/6/2022
575 East Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: 401-924-3924
Address:
575 East Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: 401-924-3924
Fax: 401-619-7766
Email: info@cibalance.com
Eligibility:

Accepts most major insurances. Please speak to intake department for more details.

Services Provided:

Individual , Family and Group Therapy
Youth, Adult and Family Support Services
Therapeutic Groups for Children, Teens and Adults

Provider Profiles:

All group interventions and therapy services are provided by our licensed and professional clinical staff. 1:1 additional supports are available to children requiring more individual attention for success in a group setting.

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 6/1/2021
231 Old Tower Hill Road
Suite 203
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: 401-782-1206
Address:
231 Old Tower Hill Road
Suite 203
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: 401-782-1206
Fax: 401-782-1207
Email: hdcenterri@gmail.com
Services Provided:

Psychological Services link
Educational Services link
Job Club and Employment Services link

Provider Profiles:

HDC provides a comfortable place in which children and adults can receive the specialized support they need for personal growth. Our unique, multi-disciplinary center includes clinical, educational, and vocational programming. Services that are traditionally provided separately are conveniently offered here with a team approach, when appropriate, and in one location. At HDC, we focus on the psychological, social, and physical health factors that contribute to overall well-being, and believe that a holistic and comprehensive treatment model is integral to therapeutic progression.

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 6/4/2021
PO Box 1117
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: 401-213-3302
Address:
PO Box 1117
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: 401-213-3302
Fax: 401-200-3304
Email: success@navigatebehaviors.com
Eligibility: Navigate Behaviors accepts self-funded patients, Medicaid, out of network and in-network insurance plans. Contact for eligibility. Areas covered: Coventry,, East Greenwich, Exeter, Middletown, Narragansett, Newport, North Kingstown, Portsmouth, South Kingstown, Warwick, West Greenwich and West Warwick.
Services Provided:

Services Link

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Assessments
  • In-home services
  • School services
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Workshops


Communities served: If your town is not listed above, please email us at success@navigatebehaviors.com.


Provider Profiles:

Navigate Behaviors focuses on providing quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in Rhode Island to improve lives of individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and those who want to learn essential life-long skills.


Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/25/2020
1573 Fall River Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
Phone: 508-617-8396
Address:
1573 Fall River Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
Phone: 508-617-8396
Fax: 508-401-2696
Email: operations@positivesynergyasd.org
Eligibility: RI Medicaid provider for ABA. Coverage areas include: Barrington, Cranston, Providence, Pawtucket, East Providence, Riverside, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, Middletown, Portsmouth and Little Compton.
Services Provided:

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Speech Therapy

Social Skills Groups

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/23/2020
Statewide Provider
1643 Warwick Ave, Suite 104
Administrative location
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: 818-241-6780 x551
Statewide Provider
Address:
1643 Warwick Ave, Suite 104
Administrative location
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: 818-241-6780 x551
Eligibility:

Ages 2-22


Services Provided:

Our services include:

  • in-home 1:1
  • telehealth
  • virtual social skills group (ages 5-9)
Provider Profiles:

Autism Learning Partners strives to give hope, support and paths of progress for children and their families living with Autism and related disorders. We believe that a tailored, comprehensive care plan managed by our exceptional clinical talent, partnered with love and commitment from the family, allows each child to achieve his or her maximum potential.

Kelly Carvalho- Associate Clinical Director

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 4/22/2022
30 Martin Street 4B West entrance
Cumberland, RI 02864
Phone: 401-228-2186
Address:
30 Martin Street 4B West entrance
Cumberland, RI 02864
Phone: 401-228-2186
Email: info@bzbeestherapy.com
Eligibility:

Information on insurance link

Services Provided:

Outpatient Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy link

Feeding Program link

Therapeutic and Wellness Group Therapy link 

Provider Profiles:

Specializing in Pediatric Sensory and Play-Based Therapy Services

Information on staff link

Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 4/22/2022
Camp located at Hale Reservation
Westwood, MA
Phone: 782-860-1900
Organization Name: MassGeneral for Children
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Address:
Camp located at Hale Reservation
Westwood, MA
Phone: 782-860-1900
Email: mghaspire@partners.org
Eligibility:

Children ages 5-13 with diagnosed ASD or other related social-emotional challenges.

Services Provided:

Child, Teen and Adult Programs

Parent and Caregiver Programs

School Consultations and Professional Development

Camp program through Mass General for children ages 5-13 w/ ASD or other social/communication challenges. Summer Camp FAQs

  • Groups of 4 to 6 children, based on age and needs, each supported by 2 camp counselors.
  • Activities include swimming, boating, music, & art. Individual and social coaching provided.

Provider Profiles:

Aspire, a MassGeneral Hospital Program, specializes in helping children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum achieve success. Our programming is uniquely designed to help participants with Asperger profiles develop positive self-awareness, stress management and social competency skills so they can succeed at home, school, work and in community settings.

Staff create a safe and supportive environment in which campers can learn, grow, make social connections, express themselves, feel successful and have fun.

Source: Rhode Island Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 11/22/2022