CARD is AMAZING! Our son has been to other clinic-based ABA centers, and CARD is head and shoulders…read moreabove everyone else. Sincerely. I can't speak highly of it enough. Our son has made more progress here in 5 months than he did in over two years at other places. We are thankful to every who works here. We are so proud of our son, and, most importantly, he is proud of himself and the arsenal of skills he's acquiring. CARD has a fantastic, well-trained staff of therapists - our son has worked with many of them - as well as administrative staff and BCBAs. You will find everyone to be incredibly knowledge and professional and also kind. We've been involved in autism care for years, and, honestly, CARD is the real deal. Other places in RI refer to themselves as experts, yet they pale in comparison to CARD. If you're looking for clinic-based autism therapy, don't waste valuable time anywhere else .... go right to CARD.

Wow! If you have an…read moreAutistic child and live on the south shore of MA, Raising Harts is for you! They host weekly caregiver coffee meetups and they are amazing. Raising Harts is created by parents for parents - dedicated to supporting families with Autistic & neurodiverse children through mentorship, workshops and inclusive programs. There's a siblings of Autistic children group in the downstairs kid play area. They also host a monthly open gym at Cheer Factor in Hanover for Autistic kids and their siblings. It's tears of joy inducing awesome to be a part of the Raising Harts community.

Autism Behavioral Center in Northboro MA is an incredible home and center-based organization, that…read morehelps children and their families learn to work Autism Spectrum Disorders. With its insurance based, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), and Board Certified Behavior Analyst guided programming, the rapid progress it's clients make, is nothing short of miraculous. I should know, my own child is a client there. In the six months that my son has been a client of ABC, I have seen an incredible change in his behavior, his speech, and his social skills. I feel like his 1:1 or behavioral technician, was handpicked or selected especially for him. She's friendly, patient, and knows my son better than anyone else. The same goes for the other technicians at ABC. They are kind, friendly, and well-trained. But the best part of all, is their Saturday social groups. Their age appropriate 8:30-4:30 programming, covers everything from morning meeting, arts n' crafts, outings, play based therapies, and social skills training. My son loves going to ABC every Saturday to "see friends" and to have an exciting and fun filled day. Thank you George Torbay (owner). Thank you for changing our lives. We couldn't have done it without you and your incredible staff. - Jill Ricardo (parent)

ABC is filled with great people providing terrific services for children with autism spectrum…read moredisorder. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for the best for their children. They are the best. Thank you ABC. We really appreciate everything you do.

I do not have a bad thing to say, about Children Making Strides. My child has received…read more compassionate and effective evidence based therapy from the clinical staff for over 3 years. Our family has been treated respectfully and empathetically by all of the administrative staff as well

Children making strides is an amazing place to work! Great learning opportunity and positive…read moreatmosphere, very happy to work for CMS!!

I am writing this to warn other parents, particularly those with children on the Autism Spectrum or…read morewith complex medical needs. I read the reviews for Westborough Behavioral Healthcare (WBHH) before my 9-year-old son was admitted, but I made the mistake of taking them with a grain of salt. Please do not ignore the warnings. My son was admitted to the Special Needs Unit (SNU), a program that claims to be specialized for neurodevelopmental disorders. Our experience was a clinical nightmare: Clinical Dishonesty & Lying: The attending psychiatrist explicitly lied to me, claiming he had consulted with my son's outside prescriber and that she agreed with a high-risk medication change. When I contacted her myself, I discovered she had NEVER agreed and actually had major clinical objections. Furthermore, I was given conflicting information by nursing staff who initially denied meds were given, only for the doctor to later admit the error in writing. Illegal Medication Administration: After I explicitly withdrew consent for a high-risk psychotropic medication (Geodon) based on the outpatient provider's actual advice, the hospital administered it anyway. The attending physician confirmed this error in writing. My son subsequently developed slurred speech and neurological distress. Severed Communication & Denied Access: The facility consistently failed to facilitate contact with my son. I was repeatedly denied 'Goodnight calls' with my 9-year-old, which is a fundamental right. Furthermore, promised callbacks from the clinical team during crises never happened, and the unit phone lines were frequently diverted to full, non-functional voicemail boxes, leaving me with no way to check on my son's safety after a medical error. Medical Neglect: My son has a documented neurogenic bladder protocol from Boston Children's Hospital. Despite having the records, staff repeatedly failed to implement his toileting plan, citing 'communication breakdowns between shifts.' Lack of Services: While the facility's website advertises speech therapy, the unit staff admitted they do not actually have it. For a child with an IEP and communication struggles, this is a critical failure of care. Deprivation of Safety Tools: They withheld my son's prescribed sensory tools (weighted vest/chewy tools) as 'punishment' for behaviors, which is a violation of trauma-informed care and ASD clinical standards. Unsafe Discharge Tactics: When the facility reached its 'clinical ceiling' and admitted they could not maintain safety without a 1:1 sitter, they attempted to force a discharge home while he was still medically unstable rather than facilitating a lateral transfer to a higher level of care. If your child has ASD, PTSD, or any medical complexity, this is not a safe environment. I have filed formal complaints with the MA Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Department of Public Health (DPH). Parents: Advocate for a transfer to a tertiary medical-psychiatric unit (like Boston Children's or Bradley/Hasbro) instead of accepting a placement here. Do not let them make your child's safety their liability experiment.

Do not send your children here. It is very disorganized and we received little to no communication…read morefrom this place. They threatened my 7 year old with a needle and told him that his parents said that they could use one if needed, when we did NOT and would never agree to that. They messed up his medication twice, and gave him other medication to calm him which again was NOT approved by his parents first. There was no communication about what was going on during the entire time my son was at this hospital, and it took two months to get records sent to us once he was discharged.

My parents were given Pat Brady as a GAL for their divorce. For context, I am the oldest child…read morecurrently now an adult. My father is narcissistic and was verbally and emotionally abusive to me as well as neglectful to both me and my younger sister. He is also an alcoholic. When my parents were still together, he was very controlling of all of us, mainly my mother. A couple of years before they separated (I was 11-12 at the time) I started to find out that he was having an affair with a coworker and currently he is still with her. All of this has affected me, my mom, and my sister and it has greatly impacted my mental health. Many relatives on my dad's side including him don't believe us and they think that my mom is "forcing ideas into my head" even though it is my own thoughts and things I've actively witnessed. Since 2022, my parents have been in court for their divorce and they still have not finalized anything. Last year the judge assigned Pat Brady as a GAL, who I thought was going to be advocating for me and my sister. But instead, it felt more like a reunification process with our dad. My sister and I explained everything I said and clearly stated several times to Pat and her associates that we did not feel comfortable with him. I felt like they were very one sided and were supportive of my dad because apparently they were also talking to him as well. It did not feel like how a GAL should be and my sister and I do not feel like our feelings were heard and advocated for. It was more like "just hug it out". Since January, I've been an adult and I finally was able to leave all of this crap, but my sister was still forced into these meetings. She eventually has had to meet up one and one with my dad every other week, which she has said has been a waste of time. She has been told by Pat Brady's associates that she isn't allowed to talk about anything related to the divorce because "dad doesn't feel comfortable". So she hasn't been able to tell him how she feels because she can't, which is completely ridiculous considering it's supposed to be "advocating for the children". So overall, I highly don't recommend this place. All Pat Brady did was just cause more shit. She's very one sided and does not advocate for children, especially those who have been abused. #donotrecommend

Patricia is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, with a direct and to-the-point approach that…read moretruly stands out. I had the opportunity to work with her during a very high-conflict, post-divorce co-parenting situation, and her guidance and coaching was invaluable in helping me take the best actions and provide optimal support for the children. Pat's breadth of experience and her ongoing commitment to professional growth are remarkable. She actively pursues continued education and attends conferences, ensuring she stays on top of the latest insights into family dynamics, and shares her knowledge. Pat's deep understanding of these dynamics is evident in every interaction. It's interesting to note that reviews of Pat's work tend to fall into two distinct categories --those who acknowledge her immense skill and experience, and those who are critical of her work or character. Given the nature of her work, which often involves setting firm boundaries or holding parents accountable, this discrepancy makes sense. Supporting children and families in challenging situations sometimes means standing firm in decisions and expecting parents to take responsibility, which can be difficult for some to accept. I would not want to work with a provider who was scared to hold parents accountable or brokered meaningless compromises at the expense of the children. Ultimately, this dichotomy in reviews reflects Pat's immense strength and unwavering commitment to putting the needs of children first. She does not simply settle for appeasing either parent or enforcing inappropriate compromises; instead, she focuses on what is best for families and children, demonstrating personal and professional strength and integrity. Her dedication and expertise have made a real difference, and I truly appreciate the work she does. Despite tumultuous, unrelenting challenges in my case, she stood strong, level-headed, and I cannot thank her enough.