The Center for Autism

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Autism Spectrum Disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders that are estimated to occur in 1 of every 110 children.  They are regarded as "spectrum disorders" because their symptoms and characteristics can occur in an array of combinations and with varying degrees of severity.  These disorders are much more common in boys than in girls, and are unaffected by racial, ethnic, socio-economic, lifestyle, or educational factors.

At the Center for Autism, we pride ourselves in serving children and adults living with autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, ADHD, and learning disabilities, by providing specialized care and treatment for the individual, as well as education and support for the families. 

Developmental charts and milestones for ages up to 48 months for various motor skills, emotional and language development to see how your child is developing based on a standard range.

Autistic Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome are the two most distinct spectrum disorders.  Find information on their symptoms, tools for parents to reduce stress factors, and ideas for skill building activities. 

Hope Network's Center for Autism and DART utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to treat individuals with special needs including autism, developmental disabilities, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. About our services and specialties.


State and community resources, helpful links, and other recommendations to help make your journey easier. 



If your loved one exhibits symptoms of autism or another neurodevelopmental disability, please contact your family care physician or the Center for Autism.

   


Free Tax Preparation Services Available at Hope Network Education Center
1/26/2012
Hope Network Workforce Development has partnered with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) through Davenport University, to be a host site for free tax preparation services. This service is available to all Hope Network staff, consumers and the public.

Income tax assistance is available on Fridays, beginning February 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Education Center in Grand Rapids.
 
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The Book of Cake Debut
12/22/2011

Hope Network hosted a special book signing of the new book, 'The Book of Cake' a collection of Cake stories from the past year which feature Hope Network consumers, employees and volunteers. 

Award winning writer Tom Rademacher, who writes the stories for Hope Network,  addressed the crowd of employees, Board Members and many of the people featured in the stories. 

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United Way Small Business Challenge
12/20/2011
Heart of West Michigan United Way invites you to take on the Small Business Challenge, created through a generous matching grant of $100,000 from the Steelcase Foundation. Any new United Way gift of $1,000 or more from a workplace of 100 or less employees will be matched up to a total of $100,000 by the end of March 2012.
 
Small businesses are the heart of most communities, yet during the 2010 United Way Campaign small businesses of 100 employees or less made up only 11.5% of total campaign dollars. This campaign year, United Way is hoping to change that with the Small Business Challenge.