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Health/Disability Related Support Groups | RITAP - Autism Spectrum Disorders Support Center

600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 02908

401-456-4600
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The ASD Support Center offers professionals, parents and individuals with ASD the information and resources necessary to increase their capacity to access, obtain and/or provide comprehensive and coordinated services that result in improved educational performance and enhance life-long outcomes. GROUP THERAPY PROGRAMS: GROUP LEADER: Kristen Petrella, MSW, WHERE: Community Support Services, 610 Manton Ave., Providence FEES: $35.00 per session - Medicaid accepted. Groups Offered: GROUP THERAPY PROGRAM ON ASPERGER'S AND BULLYING FOR TEENS: WHEN: Thursdays, 4:00PM - 5:30PM (12 sessions) GROUP THERAPY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH ASPERGER'S SYNDROME: WHEN: Fridays 3:30PM - 4:30PM (15 sessions) SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR MIDDLE_SCHOOL AGED GIRLS: (for girls with at least average cognitive ability with Asperger's Syndrome or with similar social needs) WHEN: Mondays 4:00PM - 5:30PM (12 sessions) To find out more or make a referral: Contact the CSS Referral and Service Coordinator, Maggie Powers, at 401-274-6310, ext. 1242. Workshops available:
  • Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders and Strategies for Intervention
Asperger Syndrome
  • Teaching Communication Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behavior Supports for the Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Teaching Social and Emotional Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders and Implications for Adolescents in Transition from School to Adult Life
RITAP is a collaborative effort of the Rhode Island Department of Education, Office of Special Populations and Rhode Island College. It provides practitioners, parents, and policymakers the knowledge and resources necessary to increase their capacity to provide comprehensive and coordinated services to all children including those with disabilities that result in improved educational performance and enhanced life-long outcomes. RITAP at Rhode Island College is supported by the RI Department of Education Office for Diverse Learners.
Last assured
04/15/2022
Providing organization
Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project RITAP
The Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project (RITAP) is a statewide resource center for technical assistance and support, professional development and training, and policy analysis and interpretation. The resources of the RITAP are organized to assist state and local agencies, institutions of higher learning and families in the delivery of quality education and support services for all children including those with disabilities. RITAP is a collaborative effort of the Rhode Island Department of Education, Office of Special Populations and Rhode Island College. It provides practitioners, parents, and policymakers the knowledge and resources necessary to increase their capacity to provide comprehensive and coordinated services to all children including those with disabilities that result in improved educational performance and enhanced life-long outcomes. RITAP at Rhode Island College is supported by the RI Department of Education Office for Diverse Learners.