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The Autism Project connects people - with a spectrum of needs - to the available resources and education that support independence and purposeful lives. https://theautismproject.org
Autism Speaks Advocacy, employment, evaluation, health & medical, housing, recreation & community activities, safety, support groups & more.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide
Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Bradley Hospital
Lifespan Respite Care Program URI Nursing students provide respite for those caring for loved ones in the home. This program provides needed care, while serving a dual role of giving nursing students real-world, practical experience with patients. https://web.uri.edu/nursing/2017/10/06/caring-for-caregivers/
Parent's Guide to Toilet Training with Autism
https://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/Toilet%20Training%20Guide.pdf
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College
https://w3.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/
Pediatric Group Respite Care (RI) - The Respite Program for Children allow parents or guardians caring for a child with disabilities, to have time off for themselves. To be eligible for the Respite for Children Program, a child must need an institutional level of care that can best be described as the type of care typically provided in a hospital, nursing home or Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR). https://eohhs.ri.gov/consumer/families-children/children-special-needs
Public Safety Special Needs Coalition -The Public Safety Special Needs Coalition is a unique collaboration of first responders and mental health professionals who provide education and resources to individuals and families with special needs. - Fundraisers, Sensory friendly trunk or treat, bowling and more. https://www.pssncri.com/
Resource Guide for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum
https://health.ri.gov › publications › guidebooks
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles Disability Parking Placard Application
Rhode Island Parent Information Network Peer support to help you navigate healthcare, special education, and more. https://ripin.org
Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry
https://health.ri.gov/emergency/about/specialneedsregistry/
RI-CART (RI Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment) We are working to improve the lives of Rhode Islanders with autism spectrum disorder and related neurodevelopmental disorders by promoting collaborative, cutting-edge research, improving health care and support services, and providing data-driven education and advocacy. (https://www.autismri.org/about-us) https://www.autismri.org/events-1
Special Olympics of Rhode Island -The Special Olympics RI aims to provide year-round sports activities in a variety of Olympic-type sports for those with intellectual disabilities. - Football, softball, dance, walkathons and more. https://specialolympicsri.org/
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