Our Community and Home Therapeutic Services (CHTS) Department supports children and young adults (up to age 21) with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning needs. By partnering with families to provide effective therapeutic services and learning opportunities, we are able to promote greater independence and help children live a joy filled life.
All our programs are founded on the philosophy that children and young adults benefit significantly when their families are active participants in their educational and therapeutic programs.
Exploring Our Services
The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program prepares young children behaviorally and academically for placement in the least restrictive school setting possible. Programming is based on empirically validated treatments. The therapeutic services provided through our ABA and ABA clinic programs include:
One-to-one behavioral programming with a focus on skill acquisition and behavior reduction
Up to 30 hours of one-to-one structured learning weekly
Parent training
Yearly standardized assessments
Progress reports two times per year
Individualized treatment plans that address behavior management, basic academics, play, language and communication, daily living skills, socialization, and parent education
Through our ABA and ABA clinic programs we can service children:
Who are at least 18 months of age
Who have medical/behavioral health needs that are covered by Medicaid or commercial insurance (with the Enhanced Autism Benefit)
Who have ABA services prescribed as “medically necessary”
With a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or other qualifying developmental disability
Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS) help families develop practical, effective behavioral strategies for children who may be challenged by serious behavioral concerns. Programming is based on empirically validated treatments. To accomplish this, we provide:
Support in skill acquisition, development, and generalization of skills
Up to 10 to 25 hours of one-to-one structured learning weekly
Treatment Plans
Individualized treatment plans that address behavior management, communication, daily living skills, socialization, and parent education
Through our HBTS program, we can service children:
Up to 21 years of age
Who have medical/behavioral health needs that are covered by Medicaid
Who meet the level of care required to make these services “medically necessary”
With a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or other qualifying developmental disability
PASS is for parents who are ready to direct the development of their child’s service plan and supervise its implementation. Objectives of PASS plans focus on three primary domains: activities of daily living, safety and self-preserving decisions and social roles in social settings. PASS assists families in the supervisory role they assume in this consumer-directed program. Key PASS components are:
Families identify the goals and objectives for the service plan and the related activities with the help of a licensed clinician
Families recommend direct service worker
Families meet with a licensed clinician on an ongoing basis
Children can receive up to 20 hours weekly of direct support
Typically, community-based although activities may take place at home
Through our PASS program we can serve children:
From 3 to 21 years of age * Children 3 - 6 years of age require funding permission.
With medical/behavioral health needs that are covered by Medicaid
Who meet the level of care required to make these services “medically necessary”
Who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or other qualifying developmental disability
Whom do we serve?
We serve public and private schools and other agencies across Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Northeastern Connecticut.
Our staff:
Our consultants are either board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), or licensed independent clinical social workers (LICSWs), and have years of experience and expertise in a wide range of developmental and behavioral diagnoses and other challenges including but not limited to:
Autism spectrum disorders
ADHD
Oppositional defiant disorder
Intellectual challenges/developmental delays
We offer the following services:
Functional behavioral assessments
Staff training in the implementation of evidence-based intervention strategies for the classroom
Hands-on modeling, training & coaching for staff
Individual Consultation or classroom consultation.
Consultation duration can range from short term (one to two days) to long term (regularly scheduled visits)
Workshops/in-service training for professional development.
1 to 1 Behavior Tech Support to individual students within the classroom
If there is a service for your classroom, school, student, or program/agency you’re interested in but it isn’t listed, please contact us to discuss.
ABA/HBTS Clinics are offered at 73 Branch Pike, Smithfield, RI.
Our Referral and Intake Process
Parents and guardians are welcome to contact us directly for ABA, HBTS, and PASS referrals. We will initially conduct a telephone interview between a staff member and the family to determine if the services offered are covered and if they will meet the child/family’s needs.
Once we determine that the program is appropriate, our team will meet with the family and the child to identify appropriate goals. CHTS then prepares a personalized treatment plan and submits it (with supporting documentation) to the funding agency for approval. Once the plan is approved and the staff members are identified, services will begin.
School departments, private schools, and agencies may contact CHTS directly for school consult services.
For more information about Community and Home Therapeutic Services, contact Brittany Dalpe, MSW, LICSW at 401-633-2748 or bdalpe@grodencenter.org
Contact CHTS
Fax Number:
844-308-5861
Contact CHTS
Phone Number
401-274-6310 Ext. 1239
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