The Groden Network "Your Autism Experts"
Lauren Skerritt OTR/L is an experienced occupational therapist with a focus on early intervention and mental health. Currently employed at The Groden Network as an Occupational Therapist for Early Intervention and the Groden Day Program since January 2021, Lauren previously worked at NFI Massachusetts, Inc. from August 2019 to August 2022, specializing in occupational therapy within an Intensive Residential Treatment Program. Lauren's earlier roles include serving as a SBIRT Student Leader at the University of New England, a Behavior Technician at CARD, and various fieldwork experiences in mental health and rehabilitation settings. Lauren holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New England and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Springfield College.
The Groden Network "Your Autism Experts"
The Groden Network…”Your Autism Experts” is the leading non-profit organization in Rhode Island providing direct services, treatment, research, educational and residential programs for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Our Network of programs provides quality service to over 800 families with a professional workforce of over 600 employees. The Groden Network family of programs includes: The Groden Center, Inc. is a school and residential treatment center in Rhode Island enhancing the lives of children and youth with autism, behavioral disorders, and developmental disabilities by providing early autism intervention services, an early childhood education program at the Livingston Center, as well as providing functional and social development instruction to school-age children with learning disabilities. The Cove Center, Inc. provides instructional vocational and residential programs for adults over 21 in Rhode Island with developmental disabilities, autism, mental retardation, behavioral disorders, emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, and mental health disorders. The Halycon Center, Inc. provides instructional vocational and residential programs for adults over 21 in Massachusetts with developmental disabilities, autism, mental retardation, behavioral disorders, emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, and mental health disorders.