The Gray Center News

Visit our office to speak with our staff or peruse our bookstore or resource library. Please check our online calendar for a listing of our summer hours. Click here to access our GRAY CENTER CALENDAR. (If you would like to arrange to visit at another time, please contact annmary@thegraycenter.org or call 616-954-9747. If you wish to return library materials when our office is closed, you may use the box located outside our office door).

LOCATION: 4123 Embassy Dr. SE, Kentwood, MI  49546

We’ve added several NEW resources to our ONLINE STORE! Click here to shop. You can also download our order form to be printed here.
If you have benefited fromThe Gray Center's programs and resources, we encourage you to show your support by making a tax-deductible donation! Click here to donate safely and quickly online.
Do you ever SHOP ONLINE? Now your purchases can benefit The Gray Center! Join at NO COST at www.iGive.com/graycenter, and up to 25% of your purchases will go directly to The Gray Center to enable us to provide information and support to those affected by ASD! (Don't forget to log on through that page whenever you do your online shopping!) First-time purchases (made within the first 45 days after registering) through this program enable The Gray Center to receive an additional $5.00!

 

What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?
People with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) characteristically have very individual diagnostic profiles with symptoms falling in the areas of communication, socialization, and imagination/restricted interests. Most notable is the impairment in communication and social interaction, a far-reaching challenge which impacts daily activities and relationships at home, school, and work.

Approaching the "social impairment in ASD" as a shared impairment, The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding works to improve social understanding on both sides of the social equation. Through information and referral, materials and resources, consultation, and grants, The Gray Center serves the social needs of people with ASD and those working on their behalf.

We believe it is important to recognize those whose dedication, expertise, creativity, and encouragement are making a difference in the lives of those affected by ASD. We would love to hear about such people in your life. Please take a moment to publicly acknowledge them, and to read about people who are an inspiration to others.

Our web site is full of information about ASD, and about the wonderful people connected with this diagnosis. Here are some links to get you started:

Individuals new to a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders may appreciate the new publication, ASD to Z, by Laurel A. Hoekman. This small booklet provides basic information about the diagnosis and available services and resources, along with encouragement and hope for those living with the diagnosis. This is also a great resource to give to grandparents, teachers, neighbors, and childcare providers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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