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CEO Michael Pearis’ chat with WPRO’s Tyler Salk
If you didn’t catch it live, listen to CEO Michael Pearis’ chat with WPRO’s Tyler Salk on Cumulus Community. Listen to “Michael Pearis – The Groden Center – 2-12-21” on Spreaker.
Read MoreUnderstanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism
The Groden Network’s founder June Groden, Ph.D. along with Leslie Weidenman, Ph.D. and Cooper Woodward, Ph.D. contributed a chapter in the informative new book, “Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach.” Chapter 9 discusses both stress and autism individually and, most importantly, in relation to each other. The bulk of research done…
Read MoreHearts in Action: Being A Foster Parent to A Child with Special Needs
Hearts in Action: Being A Foster Parent to A Child with Special Needs Often when people hear the term “foster care,” their minds conjure images of cash-strapped families looking to earn extra income, or some kind of Dickensonian dystopia instead of what it truly is: A continuously rewarding and life-changing experience for both foster parents…
Read MoreRegistration for Winter 2021 Virtual Social Groups Now Open
Our Virtual Social Groups begin next month! To make a referral, register, or find out more: Contact the Outpatient Department Referral & Service Administrator, Arva Goddard at 401-274-6310 x 1242. Elementary School Virtual Group Middle School Virtual Group High School Virtual Group
Read MoreGroden Center Treatment Foster Care featured in Natural Awakenings RI
Natural Awakenings RI wrote an amazing article featuring one of our GCTFC families and Andrea Neri! There is currently a desperate need for foster families in Rhode Island. If you think fostering might be for you, please reach out to Brendan Carty @ bcarty@grodencenter.org or visit our web page here! Click Here to Read the…
Read MoreHow Early Intervention Helps Children With Autism and Developmental Issues
What is Early Intervention (EI)? Simply put, Early Intervention (EI) is a comprehensive and coordinated program of home and community-based services that offers support for families of infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays. Organizations like The Groden Center provide parents and caregivers with a myriad of EI tools and techniques that when consistently…
Read MoreHalcyon Day Program enjoys an emotional reunion and an embrace of nature and its beauty on the Cape
The impact of the novel Corona virus on the United States and around the world has shattered conventional wisdom and, in its wake, has shattered the lives of millions of people, their families, and communities. The pandemic has not only altered the state…
Read MoreGroden featured in Providence Business New’s Giving Guide 2020
Chief Operating Officer, Michael Pearis and Director of Marketing & Development, Catherine Nassa recently spoke with the Providence Business News about the challenges of operations and fundraising during COVID. Check out page 10 of their annual Giving Guide and click here to donate towards our 2020-20201 Annual Fundraising goal. PBN Giving Guide
Read MoreGroden Center Distance Learning Calendar thru November
Hello everyone! Below please find a link to the Groden Center Distance Learning Calendar thru November. This calendar is a work in progress and will be updated accordingly. Please check back often for updates. Thanks to everyone for making everything go as smoothly as possible! 2020 2021 calendar Distance Learning Wed Thru Nov
Read MoreRegistration for Fall Virtual Social Groups Now Open
Our Virtual Social Groups begin next month! To make a referral, register, or find out more: Contact the Outpatient Department Referral & Service Administrator, Arva Goddard at 401-274-6310 x 1242. Fall Virtual Social Group – Elementary School Students (Mondays 4-5P) Fall Virtual Social Group – Middle School Students (Tuesdays 3:30-4:30P) Fall Virtual Social…
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