NEW! Check out our online GRAY CENTER CALENDAR! It shows all of our upcoming open hours, workshops, girls' groups, and more!

Gray Center Networks provide opportunities for people to interact with each other and learn more about available resources.

• Parent Networks (Click here for meeting details).
• Groups are available for parents of children with ASD (of all ages, including young adults). Often a community presenter shares information about a resource or technique that is valuable for individuals or families. Most groups meet monthly.
• Parents of young children (or those recently diagnosed) can contact christy@thegraycenter.org for more information.
• Parents of children through age 16 can contact Robin@thegraycenter.org.
• Parents of young adults may contact christy@thegraycenter.org for more information.
• Please note our NEW POLICY: If you would like to attend a parent or young adult network meeting, you must REGISTER by the Friday noon prior to that meeting. You can register online or by phone or e-mail. If we have fewer than four people registered for a meeting, we will CANCEL that meeting. Thank you for your cooperation!
• Young Adult Network (Check here for meeting details).
• We have a great group of young people (ages 17 and older) who enjoy meeting monthly to discuss various topics, forming relationships, and gaining skills in a variety of areas. Contact christy@thegraycenter.org for more information.
• Please note our NEW POLICY: If you would like to attend a parent or young adult network meeting, you must REGISTER by the Friday noon prior to that meeting. You can register online or by phone or e-mail. If we have fewer than four people registered for a meeting, we will CANCEL that meeting. Thank you for your cooperation!
• Community Network
• Find out more about local organizations working alongside The Gray Center to promote social understanding. Join our network to receive regular e-mails that provide information about relevant community resources and events. Contact annmary@thegraycenter.org for more information. Click here for a list of our members.
• Grandparent/Grandfriend Group

• The Gray Center is pleased to offer a series of fun and informative evening miniworkshops for grandparents of children with any autism spectrum disorder. Each session will begin with a short presentation or activity, followed by a question and answer session and informal discussion.

• GRANDPARENTING A CHILD WITH AUTISM: Come to meet other grandparents, to share the highlights of your experiences with your grandchild, and to ask questions about autism or about your role as a grandparent. The date of the next Grandparent Network meeting is to be determined soon. Watch this site for more information!  (There is no cost!)

Workshops

The Gray Center offers a wide variety of workshops, both in our office and around the community.

We also have exciting BOYS' Groups, GIRLS' Groups, and SIBLING Groups. Click here for more information.

There are also opportunities to hear Gray Center staff present at other workshops. Note these opportunities, below:

Wednesday, August 15, 6:00-9:30 p.m. (including light supper at 6:00; seminar starting at 6:30 p.m.) at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church (Chicago area).  “Autism:  the processing pyramid: promoting successful outcomes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders”  Laurel Hoekman, author & Executive Director for The Gray Center for Social Learning & Understanding, will share practical strategies for teaching, parenting, and ministering in a way that promotes successful results for individuals with autism spectrum disorders & for everyone!”  Early bird rate: $20 by August 1, $25 at the door.  Groups of 4 or more are $15 each. Mail checks to Christian Service Ministries, PO Box 17 Oak Forest, IL 60452

Conferences

The Gray Center occasionally offers special events, both in our office and around the community.

On Saturday, September 22, The Gray Center will be hosting a Family Resource Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sunshine Church on the East Beltline NE in Grand Rapids. We will be joined by numerous organizations and businesses who will be sharing information about their programs and services. Attendance will be FREE for families and other interested people, and will include various workshops by Carol Gray and other professionals, as well as activities for the kids. We hope you'll join us!