County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington County, Rhode Island
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington County. Rhode Island statewide resources also apply.
Washington County (South Kingstown, Westerly, Narragansett) is Rhode Island's southern coast, served by South County Health for local healthcare. Families access Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence for specialized autism evaluations. RIPIN provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Rhode Island's DD waiver and Early Intervention through RIDE are available for eligible residents. Telehealth substantially expands access for more rural South County families.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Washington 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
Wakefield
South County Hospital — Child Development Services
Developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluations through South County Hospital in Wakefield, the primary medical facility serving Washington County (South County).
Ask for a referral to their developmental pediatrics program or to Hasbro Children's Hospital for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Wakefield
RI Early Intervention — Washington County
Rhode Island's IDEA Part C Early Intervention program for Washington County. Free developmental evaluations and services for children under 3. 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.
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/
Wakefield
Crossroads Rhode Island — South County Services
ABA therapy and behavioral support services for families in Washington County. In-home services available for rural South County communities. BCBA supervision.
South County families may have longer wait times — Providence-based providers also accept Washington County families.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Peace Dale
Southern RI Collaborative — Speech & Language
Speech-language therapy services for children with autism in Washington County through the Southern RI Collaborative. School-age services available alongside private practice referrals.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Wakefield · multi-county
Autism Society of Rhode Island — South County Chapter
Support groups and family events for autism families in Washington County. The Autism Society of RI coordinates South County meetings for parents and caregivers.
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 Washington County.
School & special education
- South Kingstown School District — Special Education
Washington County includes South Kingstown, Westerly, and Narragansett.
Services & benefits
- RI BHDDH — Washington County DD Services
Contact RI BHDDH for Washington County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- RI BHDDH — Washington County DD Services
Contact RI BHDDH for Washington County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- RI BHDDH — Washington County DD Services
Contact RI BHDDH for Washington County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Washington 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 Washington County
Serving families across Washington County including South Kingstown, Westerly, North Kingstown, Charlestown, Richmond, Hopkinton, Narragansett and New Shoreham 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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