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e Gray Center cultivates the strengths of individuals with autism and those who interact with them, and promotes social understanding among all people. Our vision is to assist all individuals in the shared challenge of building and maintaining effective social connections.
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!"
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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.
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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. Please click here for more information about contacting our staff.
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!
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!
Growth Groups (local to West Michigan)
Gray Center Growth Groups help participants grow personally and interpersonally. A variety of options for a variety of ages are available. You do not need to have a diagnosis in order to attend these meetings.
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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.