Meeting Street Autism Therapeutic Groups

Groups Now Enrolling!!

Meeting Street is pleased to offer children a variety of therapeutic groups addressing the needs of children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Attending a group therapy session at Meeting Street is an ideal way for a child to extend therapy sessions received during the school year so skills developed during the year are retained and improved.  The following groups will be offered at our building on Eddy Street in Providence.  All groups will be arranged based on age and ability.

Therapeutic Groups help children make the connection...
    In School                        At Home
    In the Community          With Adults
    With Peers                      Within Themselves

Join a Therapy Group! (See information below)

 Chatter Matters
Chatter Matters teaches participants how to initiate conversation and interact effectively with others by moving the focus off of themselves, and monitoring and altering their behaviors. For children and teens ages 6 – 19.

 Eanie Meanie Minie Mo
Eanie Meanie Minie Mo focuses on play skills, group dynamics, behavior regulation, and effective communication for social interactions using structured teach techniques and visual supports. For children ages 3 – 10.

 Just Try It! 
Just Try It! introduces children to new foods, new activities, new toys and new leisure time activities to help decrease anxiety and fear of the unknown. For children ages 3 – 7.

Therapy In Motion
Therapy In Motion is a sensory based fitness group that combines social interaction and physical fitness.  Participants use a variety of equipment and activities to improve endurance, coordination and attention span.  Beginner and advanced groups for children and teens ages 4 – 19.

 Let’s Just Hang Out
Let’s Just Hang Out teaches effective communication and social interaction skills needed in group situations. Engaging community experiences will help teens learn about relationships and self-advocacy. For teens ages 13 – 19.

SOS (Speech, Oral, Sensory Motor Group)
SOS is a language and sensory based group that helps pre-school children develop and refine peer interaction and language processing by participating in games, stories, crafts, and music activities.  Helps develop readiness sensory motor skills for kindergarten.  For children ages 3-5.

Snip It!
Snip It! is a haircutting desensitization group for children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or with Sensory Processing Disorder.

 Connections
Connections is for children 2-3 years of age identified with risk factors for ASD including social-communication and emotional regulation concerns. Parents are integral group members of this group.

Space is limited. Register today! To register or for more information regarding the details and cost of each program, please call 401-533-9104.

Payment Options for Groups: Billing Insurance with corresponding co-payments (Blue Cross and Medicaid accepted) or Self Pay.

Discipline specific evaluations are required for each child upon registration.