County resource guide
Autism Resources in Kent County, Rhode Island
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kent County. Rhode Island statewide resources also apply.
Kent County (Warwick, Coventry, West Warwick) is Rhode Island's second most populous county and part of the greater Providence metro, giving families access to Hasbro Children's Hospital and Meeting Street. Kent Hospital provides local healthcare. RIPIN provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Rhode Island's DD waiver, Early Intervention through RIDE, and ABA insurance mandate all apply to Kent County residents.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Kent County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Rhode Island · multi-county
ABA Centers of Rhode Island
Autism diagnosis and ABA therapy in Rhode Island with reduced wait times. Free consultations. Call (844) 444-7496.
Source: https://www.abacentersri.com
Warwick
Kent Hospital — Pediatric Development Program
Developmental pediatric services at Kent Hospital in Warwick, the primary hospital serving Kent County. Offers initial developmental screenings and referrals to comprehensive autism evaluation teams.
Central Rhode Island's primary hospital. Call for current developmental pediatric referral process.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Providence · multi-county
Meeting Street
One of Rhode Island's most respected disability service organizations. Meeting Street provides early intervention, special education, ABA therapy, and adult day services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. A cornerstone of RI's autism service ecosystem.
Rhode Island's most recognized disability organization. Serves from birth through adulthood.
Warwick
RI Early Intervention — Kent County
Rhode Island's IDEA Part C Early Intervention program serving Kent County. Free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Coordinated through the RI Department of Health.
FREE under federal IDEA law. Referrals accepted from anyone — doctor, parent, or teacher.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Warwick · multi-county
Autism Care Partners — Warwick
ABA therapy, diagnostic evaluations, speech therapy, and OT in Warwick serving Kent and Providence counties in Rhode Island.
Source: https://autismcarepartners.com/locations/rhode-island/warwick/
Cranston · multi-county
Bierman Autism Centers — Rhode Island
ABA therapy at Cranston, Lincoln, and Warwick locations. Serves Providence, Kent, and Washington counties with swift diagnostic evaluations.
Source: https://www.biermanautism.com/location/rhode-island/
Warwick
New England ABA — Warwick
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Kent County from their Warwick location. BCBA-supervised programs for children and adolescents. Accepts major commercial insurance under RI's ABA mandate.
Rhode Island requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Warwick
Speech-Language Associates — Warwick
Speech-language therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder in Kent County. AAC evaluation and implementation, pragmatic language, and feeding therapy available.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Warwick
Pediatric Therapeutic Services — Warwick
Occupational therapy and sensory integration services for children in Kent County. Sensory diets, handwriting, daily living skills, and sensory processing evaluations.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Providence · multi-county
RI Parent Information Network (RIPIN)
Rhode Island's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, one-on-one family support, and resource navigation for RI families. Knows Rhode Island's special education regulations and due process procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute in Rhode Island.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Kent County.
School & special education
- Warwick Public Schools — Special Education
Warwick is the largest city in Kent County and Rhode Island's second-largest city.
Services & benefits
- RI BHDDH — Kent County DD Services
Contact RI BHDDH for Kent County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- RI BHDDH — Kent County DD Services
Contact RI BHDDH for Kent County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- RI BHDDH — Kent County DD Services
Contact RI BHDDH for Kent County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Kent County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Kent County
Serving families across Kent County including Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, Exeter, Scituate, Foster and Hopkinton and more.
See all Rhode Island resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island state guide →Nearby counties in Rhode Island
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