County resource guide
Autism Resources in Providence County, Rhode Island
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Providence County. Rhode Island statewide resources also apply.
Providence County is home to Hasbro Children's Hospital (affiliated with Brown University) for autism evaluations, and Meeting Street — one of Rhode Island's most respected disability service organizations serving birth through adulthood. RIPIN is Rhode Island's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. Rhode Island requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Providence 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
Providence
Brown University — Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute
Research-linked autism evaluation and treatment program through Brown University's medical school. Connected to Hasbro Children's Hospital for clinical services. Particularly valuable for research participation and complex adult cases.
Providence
Hasbro Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations at Hasbro Children's Hospital, Rhode Island's premier pediatric center affiliated with Brown University. Multi-disciplinary team serving Providence County and the greater Rhode Island region.
Rhode Island's flagship pediatric program. Ask about their community-based evaluation options.
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.
Bristol · multi-county
Meeting Street — East Bay Program
Meeting Street's East Bay services reach Bristol County families with early intervention, educational support, and ABA services. One of Rhode Island's most respected disability service organizations.
Bristol County's closest access to Meeting Street's full continuum of services.
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/
Providence
Autism Learning Partners — Rhode Island
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Providence County. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance under Rhode Island's ABA insurance mandate.
Rhode Island requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
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/
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Providence
Autism Society of Rhode Island
Rhode Island's statewide autism chapter. Support groups, family events, and resource navigation for Providence County and beyond.
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 Providence County.
School & special education
- Providence Public Schools — Special Education
Providence is the state capital and most populous city in Rhode Island.
Services & benefits
- RI BHDDH — Providence County DD Services
Contact RI BHDDH for Providence County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- RI BHDDH — Providence County DD Services
Contact RI BHDDH for Providence County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- RI BHDDH — Providence County DD Services
Contact RI BHDDH for Providence County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Providence 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 Providence County
Serving families across Providence County including Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, North Providence, Woonsocket, North Smithfield, Cumberland, Lincoln, Smithfield and Johnston and more.
See all Rhode Island resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Rhode Island.
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