Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment

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Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment

Thank you for your interest in RI-CART. Working together, we can achieve our mission of advancing treatment Transportation is available upon request.

You’re joining an ever-growing number of people in Rhode Island and nearby communities who have already come together to move ahead with autism. ➩ RI-CART is a state-wide research network built on a partnership between families and individuals, clinicians, educators, and researchers. Our goal is to work together to improve services and quality of life for people with ASD and their families.

➩ Joining takes only one appointment that lasts about two hours. The appointment involves the completion a brief clinical assessment and a few rating forms. Appointment times are flexible and offered at multiple locations throughout Rhode Island.

10/22/2021

Black Families of Children with Autism: Equity and Access to Care Study

The goal of this study is to inform culturally responsive treatments for Black families of children autism and learn more about Black caregiver experiences seeking treatment and diagnostic services for their child.

You are eligible to participate in this study if you are a Black caregiver of a child (ages 0 –21 years) who has been diagnosed with autism and who has received treatment services. Parents must be 18 years of age or older to participate. You will receive a $75 gift card following the completion of the survey. Additionally, if you elect to participate and are selected for a follow-up interview, you can earn a $50 gift card.

Contact Harlee Onovbiona at honovbio@uark.edu or 954-422-2259 if you are interested in participating.

03/29/2021

Does your teen have ADHD (with or without ASD)? They might be eligible for a brain-based treatment study led by RI-CART's Dr. Brian Kavanaugh. Click on the news report to learn more!

Local researchers explore experimental brain-based treatment for teens with ADHD. This research is a partnership between Bradley Hospital and Butler Hospital that started earlier this year but was put on hold when the pandemic hit. Now, it’s back, with safety protocols in place, and they&rsquo...

02/01/2021

Click the link to read about genetic testing for autism, written by RI-CART’s Dr. Daniel Moreno De Luca.

Genetic testing for autism is a relatively new area of science. This test for autism is recommended after a diagnosis of autism is made.

11/23/2020

Interested in participating in research?

Join the Rhode Island Neurobehavioral Observation Study (RhINOS)!

The goal of this study is to learn about how behaviors observed in newborns relate to meeting developmental milestones during the first years of life.

You can participate if you are soon becoming a parent to an infant born at Women & Infants Hospital, and someone in your immediate family has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (Autism, ASD, Aspergers, PDD-NOS), or if there is concern that a family member might have an ASD.

To learn more about this study, visit our website at https://www.autismri.org/current-studies.

11/09/2020

There are some new research opportunities posted on our Current Studies page -- Check them out here!

Did you know that only about 5% of children with autism currently participate in research? The more people that participate in research, the better we can collaborate to care for you or your child! Your participation will make all the difference.

11/07/2020

11/05/2020

Check out some helpful tips to keep you and your child well!

We have the power to keep our children healthy. From regular checkups to exercise, getting outside, and stimulating their minds, we want to keep your children the healthiest they can be! Check out these tips I got from Tufts Health Plan. Visit www.tuftshealthplan.com/learnmore for more information.

11/02/2020

Does your teen have ADHD (with or without ASD)? They might be eligible for a brain-based treatment study. Click on the news report to learn more!

10/27/2020

See below from our friends at RI Special Hockey!

Registration for 2020-21 GPYHA House League, Instructional and Special Hockey programs is now open. PLEASE register as soon as possible. Program schedules will be available soon - all three programs will run from end of October through the middle of March at Lynch Arena. To learn more about GPYH

10/22/2020

This study is being conducted by RI-CART’s Dr. Brian Kavanaugh. Click the link for more info!

Learn about pediatric neuropsychology research in Rhode Island taking place at Lifespan Health System hospitals.

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About Us

Thanks again for joining an ever-growing number of people in Rhode Island and nearby communities who have already come together to move ahead as community. RI-CART now includes over 1800 individuals and families advancing treatment and improving the quality of life for people on the autism spectrum.

We are working to improve the lives of Rhode Islanders with autism spectrum disorder and related neurodevelopmental disorders by promoting collaborative, cutting-edge research, improving health care and support services, and providing data-driven education and advocacy. We’re a community of families and individuals, researchers, clinicians, educators, and local agencies focused on both today’s and future generations. We’re accelerating and advancing research and building a community of support. By connecting and coming together as a community, we are able to help advance science while at the same time bringing a new voice to the thousands of Rhode Islanders affected by ASD.

Want to learn more? Explore more information on our website www.autismri.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

* In general, RI-CART uses person-first language to refer to 'people with autism' rather than identity-first language to refer to 'autistic people'. We make case-by-case exceptions based on participant or author preference.