Programs for Children
Community Support Services
Our Mission
To help individuals who have developmental, behavioral, or learning disabilities be successful in their homes, schools, jobs, and communities often requires specialized supports. Families and professionals who care for these individuals can receive training and consultative services from Groden Center specialists through its Community Support Services (CSS) department.
Range of Services
The CSS Department is comprised of a team of experienced professionals representing different specialty areas including: psychology, applied behavior analysis, and special education. Services are tailored to meet the needs of the referring agent and may include:
Specialty Evaluations – Behavioral/functional analysis, psychological evaluation, diagnostic evaluations, vocational assessment
Program Consultation – On site assessment, treatment, and consultation services for individuals, schools, group homes, families, and other agencies involved in the treatment of individuals with behavioral and/or developmental disabilities. Specialized assessment and intervention programs are designed according to the specific needs of the individual, classroom, agency, and/or family. These may include: individualized or classroom/school-wide behavior intervention plans, individual or group based therapeutic interventions, educational or vocational programming. Training in the implementation of these programs is provided in schools, work, home, or other agency settings. Services can be requested for short term or on-going consultation and are provided across Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut.
Group Therapy – Social skills groups are conducted at the CSS office throughout the school year. Educational agencies can request on-site group therapy services and training in conducting group programs on a contractual basis.
Professional Development /Parent Training – Presentations and workshops are provided on a wide variety of topics related to developmental and behavioral disabilities. Topics may include but are not limited to: Positive Behavioral Supports, Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism, Asperger Syndrome), Relaxation and Picture Rehearsal, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Applied Behavior Analysis/ Functional assessment, Social Skills Training, Functional curriculum and instructional strategies.
Referral Process
School or agency administrators, other service providers, individuals, or family members can contact the CSS Referral and Service Coordinator at 274-6310, ext. 1242. Initial referral information will be gathered to determine the general nature of the service needs and potential funding source. Funding typically comes from local school departments or state agencies such as those serving children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Once a contractual agreement is developed, a specialist is assigned to the case and services are initiated.
Therapy Programs
The Community Support Services program at the Groden Center is proud to offer therapy programs for children and adults. The groups will focus on social awareness, problem solving, stress and anger management, and self evaluation and awareness. Skills training focuses on the development of skills needed to promote friendship development and stress management.
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Community Support Services Summer 2012 Social Groups for Children and Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrom
About Our Summer Social Groups The Community Support Services (CSS) Department at the Groden Center is pleased to offer week long social groups for children and adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome
or related social challenges
Learning Through Play
Young Children (ages 5 – 7)
July 9th – July 13th • 9:00am – 1:00pm
Fun with Friends
Children (ages 8 – 11)
July 23rd – July 27th • 9:00am – 1:00pm
Focus on Friendship
Middle School age
August 6th – August 10th • 10:30am – 1:30pm
Teen Connection
High School age
August 20th – August 24th • 10:30am – 1:30pm
Group Focus and Structure
Groups focus on skill development and practice in the areas of social thinking, social communication and coping with stress with the goal of providing participants with the tools to establish and maintain quality friendships. Group leaders utilize a variety of teaching strategies, including role play, video modeling, video feedback, games, theater activities, and other fun projects. A parent group component will be included for each group. Each group will also participate in one community outing during the week.
• Participants should bring lunch to
each session (drinks provided)
• Children’s group will have snack break in
addition to lunch (snacks will be provided)
For more information about these groups, please call 401-274-6310, extension 1242 or Click here for a full brochure.
