Welcome. The Institute of Professional Practice is a private, non-profit human service organization serving people with developmental and other disabilities throughout New England and the East Coast. In arriving at The Institute's website, we hope you will find answers to your questions and perhaps solutions to challenges that you are facing that concern children and adults you care about. Our approach to services begins with a commitment to the individual. Our values reflect our respect and compassion for people with special needs. Our mission is to offer superior supports that grow out of evidence-based treatment. Our purpose is to help people translate their goals into meaningful accomplishments.