Support Groups
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Local Research Studies
Members of the RI Autism Coalition
¡Información de Autismo en Español!
North Carolina Bookstore Link
National Resources ASDads
Father Support Group
Autism Spectrum Disorder has had devastating effects upon families.
Recent rates of diagnosis have attempted to bring to the forefront the increasing problem that faces children and families dealing with such disorders. In an effort to address some of these issues, the Autism Project of Rhode Island will begin a father support group (“ASDads”) for fathers who have children on the spectrum.
Purpose
The focus of the support group will be to identify areas of concerns that are particular to fathers who have children who are diagnosed with Autism. Some issues that are of concern are:
- Education of ASD children (IEP etc)
- Financial Planning (special needs trusts, college, SSI, SSDI etc)
- Emotional strains on relationships and families
- Identifying services and resources for fathers
The group will be run and guided by the membership. There will be an attempt to schedule guest speakers and a formatted presentation whenever
possible. The meetings will be held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Autism Project of Rhode Island located at 1516 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919
The first meeting is scheduled May 7, 2007.
For more
information, please contact the Autism Project at (401) 785-2666. Ask for Sue Sposato, x. 106
APRI's Resource Center
Local Resources
This is a new resource to help you keep up-to-date on the latest news from Early Intervention, the CEDARR Centers and other local community agencies supporting children with special needs in Rhode Island.
Aquidneck Island Support Group
ICARE (Island Community Autism Resource Exchange)
Support group for parents of children on the Autism Spectrum http://www.icaresupportgroup.net
FEAT/RI
P.O. Box 8460
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920
( 401) 886-5015
www.featri.org
RITAP
Autism Support Center
Sue Constable, Director
www.ritap.org
Neighborhood Health Plan of RI
401-459-6000
www.nhpri.org
Local Research Studies
Autism Research Study
The Infant Development Center, in collaboration with the Developmental Disabilities Program, E.P. Bradley Hospital Call 453-7960 or visit their website at www.lifespan.org\services\clintrials\children\autism.htm Related professionals are: Stephen Shemkopf, PH D, Cindy Loncar, PH D, Rebecca Neal, PH D.
Members of the RI Autism Coalition
¡Información de Autismo en Español!
La Sociedad de Autismo de América está compilando una larga-lista de información y de recursos para los niños con autismo que esta escrito en español. Vaya a http://www.autism-society.org y clique en el botón "En Espanol" en la columna izquierda.
The Autism Project of RI is now an affiliate of the Autism Society of NC Bookstore! Click the button above to begin shopping. A portion of your purchase will go directly to The Autism Project. Thank you!
National Resources
University of North Carolina/Division TEACCH
http://www.teacch.com/
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