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The Center for Autism
The Center for Autism, located on the Coral Lettinga Campus in
Grand Rapids, Michigan, provides comprehensive outpatient services to families struggling with autism across West Michigan. The Center focuses on treating autism spectrum disorders from a multi-disciplinary approach that includes psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, behavior analysts, speech and occupational therapists. Our highly specialized clinicians assess and treat autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, as well as learning disabilities, ADHD, and social/emotional disorders.
By providing all of our services in one location, it reduces the stress of multiple locations for the individual and their family. In addition, all the specialists are in one location so we can work together to treat symptoms and behaviors to maximize the individuals potential. The Center was specifically built to incorporate
unique design elements that will make a visit less stressful for the person with autism.
Seeking financial support for treatment at the Center for Autism? Learn about our recently developed Autism Assistance Fund.
Available Services
Multi-disciplinary Evaluation
At both our outpatient and residential facilities, our multi-disciplinary team provides a thorough assessment of the client. Our product is a report and treatment plan where all practicioners have come to a consensus about the diagnosis and best treatment plan for the patient.
Neuro-psychological/Psychological Evaluation
The psychological evaluation will explore the factors that could limit an individual's success to guide treatment plans and approaches to help the person maximize his/her potential.
Behavior Analysis
Behavior modification teaches desirable responses and behavior patterns to replace undesirable ones.
Psychiatry
Our psychiatrists work with each child and determine what symptoms are best treated with medications.
Psychotherapy
The goal of psychotherapy is to reduce emotional distress by developing improved coping skills. Our comprehensive treatment begins with a psychological or neuropsychological evaluation which provides clear recommendations for treatment by our psychologist and neuropsychologist.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists help clients learn important and meaningful activities for their day-to-day lives.
Residential Options
Our DART program provides residential services for adolescents with autism and other neuro-developmental disorders.
Social Skills Groups
Puzzle Partners provides social activity programs for children on the autism spectrum through outings, friendship and social conditioning activities.
Speech Therapy
Speech/Language therapy treats articulation difficulties, fluency disorders such as stuttering, and challenges with the development and/or production of speech, as well as difficulties with the basic understanding of language and/or expression of needs for those who have at least some verbal skills.
Summer Camp
Therapy and Fun at Camp Hope is a summer program offering skill building opportunities for children ages 9-15.
If your loved one exhibits symptoms of autism or another neurodevelopmental disability, please contact your family care physician or the Center for Autism.