CHILDREN'S SERVICES
ASD Connections
Clinical Services for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are vulnerable to developing emotional regulation or mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Their challenges with understanding and responding to social interactions and environments that are complex and confusing can create significant emotional stress that requires specialized clinical intervention.
ASD Connections can help…
- We believe that every child and family have strengths and resources that are the building blocks for effective treatment and long term solutions.
- We have a specialized team of clinicians, psychiatrists and case managers who are trained in supporting children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Speech/language, occupational therapy, and behavior therapy professionals support the team in designing appropriate treatment interventions.
- The family is involved throughout the therapeutic process and is supported in relevant settings through parent education, counseling, groups, and resource management.
Child & Adolescent Intensive Treatment Services (CAITS) and Child & Family Intensive Treatment (CFIT)
CAITS/CFIT is designed for children and families who are in crisis and who require intensive intervention for stabilization. Therapeutic family support and care coordination services are provided in the home and community. We work hand-in-hand with schools and other service providers to identify needs and coordinate treatment.
(CAITS is a Medicaid program available to children covered by RIte Care & RI Medical Assistance. CFIT is a benefit provided by Blue Cross/Blue Shield & United Healthcare commercial insurers.)
Enhanced Home-Based Outpatient Services
Specialized clinical and care coordination services are provided to families who require short term, intensive therapeutic supports. Clinicians and case managers provide home and community-based treatment to help the family across multiple settings.
(Available to families covered through Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and United Healthcare..)
Outpatient Services
Individual, family, and group counseling is available to help children, youth, and their families cope with significant life challenges. Groups for promoting psychosocial development and emotional regulation are often available. Psychiatric evaluations and medication management can be provided in conjunction with counseling services.
(Outpatient services are available through most commercial insurance and RI Medical Assistance plans.)
Partial Hospital (PHP) Program
When a youth requires short term, intensive treatment in a safe and structured day setting, the PHP may be appropriate. Daily psychiatric monitoring and treatment are provided within the context of a therapeutic milieu that incorporates the family in the treatment process.
(PHP services are available through most commercial insurance, RIte Care Plans, and RI Medical Assistance.)
CONTACT US
For more information, please call (401) 490-7320
To make an appointment, call (401) 729-8701
For emergency services, call (866) 429-3979
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