The Gray Center strives to promote social understanding between individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and those who interact with them in the home, school, workplace, and community.

Since 1998 we have been a source of information and support for people in West Michigan and around the world. We are pleased to be , in the words of one person accessing our services, a place where she "does not feel invisible!"

As you search for information for yourself or others, we hope the following resources will be beneficial to you.

Click on each heading for more information

Bookstore

We are continually adding books, DVDs, CDs, and other resources that will help whether you are a parent or other family member, professional, individual with ASD, student, or other interested person. If you don't see what you're looking for, please suggest a title to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You can also peruse our bookstore anytime our office is open. Click here for our Gray Center calendar.

Often The Gray Center is available to bring a bookstore to your meeting, conference, or other event. If you are interested in having us come, particularly if you are within 50-80 miles of The Gray Center, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Library

Our library is located at our office in Zeeland, MI. It is open anytime our office is open, and contains a wide variety of resources that can be checked out for three weeks at a time. Check our calendar for a list of open times.

Coaching/Consulting

Would you like individualized support? Whether you are local or far away, our coaching and consulting services can provide you with valuable information and accountability as you set and work toward social goals.

Phone/email support

We can help you with your basic questions about our programs and resources, and even provide additional information about autism and available resources.

Please note that our staff and volunteers are only in the office part-time. We can respond to your requests more promptly if you email than if you leave a phone message.

FAQ/ topic blog

Here's an opportunity to learn more about various topics related to autism and social understanding, and to share your information with others!

Articles

Peruse our online library of articles about autism and social understanding.

Presenters

Have someone come to your business, school, organization, or parent group to provide additional information about ASD and social understanding. We have a wide variety of presentations available to meet your needs!

Community Network (local to West Michigan)

We've been compiling a list of local businesses and organizations to help you find the resources you need. Please send additional contact information to us to help us grow this Community Network, and use the comments sections to add updates about upcoming events and other news!

 Click here for announcements from Community Network members about upcoming events in the West Michigan area.

Young Adult Network (local to West Michigan)

We have two great groups of young adults who meet regularly for facilitated discussions and social events! Join our Grand Rapids or Zeeland group...or both! (Parents also have an opportunity to meet together for information and support).

Stay in Touch

• Would you like to receive updates from The Gray Center? Sign up for our mailing list, and choose whether you'd like to receive our weekly SUN News email, updates on sales and resources, information pertaining to West Michigan, and/or Young Adult Network updates.
• Join our Facebook Fan Page
• Follow us on Twitter
• Get involved! We have several ways that YOU can help us advance our mission of promoting social understanding!

Donate

The Gray Center is only able to provide programs and resources through your generous financial support!

Contests:

The Gray Center is sponsoring several contests to enable YOU to participate in our mission of promoting social understanding and social effectiveness. Click here to find out about each one!