Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Rhode Island
P.O. Box 8460 Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: (401) 886-5015 | Fax: (401) 739-7384
Email: featri@gmail.com | Web Site: www.featri.org
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Steps To Take Once You Have/Suspect A Diagnosis of Autism/PDD
If you already have a diagnosis, or if you suspect your child has autism:
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Make an appointment with a developmental
pediatrician/neurologist to have your child evaluated immediately. |
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Contact your local health department or
Department of Human Services and apply for Medicaid, also known as Katie
Beckett Medicaid Waiver (depending on your state, a child with autism is
eligible for Medicaid under this waiver no matter what the family's income may
be). |
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If your child is under the age of 3 years old,
contact your local Early Intervention or Child Outreach Program to evaluate and
provide free and appropriate services for your child. |
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Contact your State FEAT organization for
support and resources. |
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Contact your local Social Services agency and
apply for Respite services (these are services that provide a care giver to
watch over your child while you receive a much needed break). |