The Groden Network - Your Autism Experts - Autism, Asperger's, Autistic Schools, Rhode Island, Developmental Disabilities

 

Special Feature

Groden Network's 33rd Annual
John Trimble Fund
Golf Tournament for Autism

We hope you will join us for a great day of golf on Monday, July 15, 2013 at the World Class Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, R.I. for The Groden Network's 33rd Annual John Trimble Fund Golf Tournament for Autism. All funds raised through your generosity supports The Groden Network's critical services. 100% of the proceeds raised go directly to our programs to provide equipment, transportation services, recreational services and other needed support. For more information, please contact Toni Lautieri in the Development Office at 401-274-6310, extension 1230.

View the brochure.

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2013 Therapeutic Summer Camp for Children and Adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome

The Groden Network "Your Autism Experts" is proud to offer week longer summer camps for chidlren and adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome or related social challenges. The program will offer traditional camp activities with a therapeutic approach designed to promote positive peer interactions and friendship development.

Kingston Hill Academy

Saunderstown, RI

Children's sessions: July 15th - 19th

Adolescent's sessions: August 12th - 16th

Click here for more information.


 

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Dr. Jane Turns BLUE for
Autism Awareness

Thanks to all who supported Dr. Jane Surfs this past Sunday at Narragansett Town Beach. Your generosity is truly appreciated. Although it was cloudy, rainy and only in the mid-50's, Dr. Jane managed to catch a few waves and raised some much needed funds. Thank you to Matt Fraza from Kingston Hill Academy and Narragansett Surf and Skate.




 

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News from the Groden Network...

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED Providing Foster Care?

The Groden Center is looking for individuals and couples interested in becoming licensed foster parents for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and behavior disorders.

Click here for more information.

-Check out the Groden Center's Foster Family Program on WPRI's Rhode Show...click here.

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Groden Center Residential Programs receive international excellence accreditation. One of only two accredited organizations in New England for Autism Services.

 

Groden's Community Residential Program and Therapeutic Foster Family Services have been awarded the highest level of accreditation by CARF. Click here for more information.

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Reaching Out

Donate To The Groden Network Today!

For over 36 years the Groden Network “Your Autism Experts" has been the leading non profit organization in Rhode Island providing treatment, educational programs, and residential services to thousands of individuals with Autism and related developmental disabilities.  Today, these critical services are facing tremendous funding challenges. While The Groden Network is nationally and internationally recognized for its high quality, cost effective, and innovative programs, real threats exist to our ability to continue these services. In these difficult times your support counts even more!

For facts about autism, please click here to view more information.

For signs or 'red flags' of autism, click here to view more information.


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Introducing The Asperger's Center

The Groden Network "Your Autism Experts" is proud to offer a variety of therapeutic and educational programs for children, adolescents, and young adults with Asperger's Syndrome and related social challenges. Services include social skills groups, community based groups, evening specialty classes (e.g., art, cooking), school consultation, evaluations, individual and family therapy.

 

Events Calendar

 

What's New at The Groden Network

 

  • -Check out the Groden Center's Foster Family Program on WPRI's Rhode Show...click here.
  •  —The Groden Network's 35th Annual Awards Dinner + Auction thanked the many dedicated employees who have a significant difference in the lives of the people we serve. To read more on the event, click here.
  • — Autism Expert and Community Support Services Director Dr. Kelley Pistacchio talked with NBC10 about Asperger's Syndrome. To view the video, click here.
  • - Longtime supporter Joe Trimble won the 2011 Jefferson Award for his work as an advocate for The Groden Network. To view the video, click here.

Autism Publications & Presentations

 

How Everyone on the Autism Spectrum, Young and Old, Can...: Become Resilient, Be More Optimistic, Enjoy Humor, Be Kind, and Increase Self-Efficacy [Paperback]

Groden, J., Kantor, A.., Woodard, C., & Lipsitt, L. (2011).

Retail value is $18.00 (USD). For more information, or to purchase the book, click here.