The Developmental Disabilities Program is a unique and highly specialized clinical service for children and adolescents between the ages of 4 and 22 years who show signs of serious emotional and behavioral problems in addition to a developmental disability, such as autism or mental retardation. The program offers a variety of clinical services including: Inpatient, Day patient, Residential, Home-based, Outpatient care and Research. The program's staff is highly experienced and professionally trained in the area of developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders. The Developmental Disabilities Program's model of care emphasizes family involvement as well as continuity of care across its various treatment settings. Regardless of where a patient is transferred within the program (inpatient, day, residential, home-based or outpatient), the treatment team remains unchanged. Patients and their families keep the same doctors, nurses, social workers, therapists and teachers. The continuum of care model results in a seamless transition of patients across treatment settings. We believe that continuity of care is critical to effective treatment and that it is among the key factors responsible for producing favorable treatment outcomes.

State Specific Legal Rights and Procedures.

Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Rhode Island (FEAT/RI) is a non-profit organization of parents. Our mission is to inform parents on effective early intervention based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We strive to disseminate accurate information about ABA, promote the development and quality of programs, as well as guide, support, and advocate for families seeking this type of intervention. FEAT/RI assistance is available to FEAT/RI members, as well as non-member parents and families.

Meeting Street embraces children, young adults and their families to meet the challenges in their lives. Building on our foundation of working with
children with disabilities and developmental delays, we compassionately and innovatively support, educate and empower all children, young adults and
their families to achieve their maximum potential and highest quality of life.

Promote an enhanced quality of life, social integration, and support for individuals of all ages affected by mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Empower communities and individuals to promote wellness through prevention which includes: public awareness, education, public policy, and research. Provide quality, cost-effective services.

State Program

Psychological Support Services provides comprehensive and individualized psychological, educational, and behavioral services to children and their families. Our expertise includes learning and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and behavior and emotional problems.

Early Intervention is a program that promotes the growth and development of infants and toddlers. Children who are under three years of age who have a developmental disability or delay in one or more areas may be eligible. Developmental disabilities or delays can affect a child’s speech, physical ability, or social skills.

Children referred to Early Intervention receive a comprehensive developmental evaluation to determine if they are eligible for the program.

One of the goals of Early Intervention is to provide support to families to help their children develop to their fullest potential. Services are provided in ‘natural environments’ which are places where children usually play or take part in daily activities/ routines.