SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT in Grand Rapids
When your child is diagnosed with a disability or special need, it's important to get support. You're not alone, even if it feels that way sometimes. Numerous resources around West Michigan are available to serve you and connect you with the support you need. Our hope is to provide a starting point for families that are wondering if their child needs additional services or intervention. Find information in support groups for parents and anything else a family with special needs might want to be aware of.
RESOURCES FOR EVALUATION Project Find (800-252-0052) or Early On (1-800-Early-On) can both point you in the right direction if you want to have your young child evaluated.
AUTISM RESOURCES AND TREATMENT OPTIONS Hope Network Center for Autism 3361 36th Street SE, Kentwood | 616-942-2522 Horizons Developmental Resource Center 3120 68th Street SE, Caledonia | 616-698-0306 Autism Support of Kent County | 616-752-8577 Michigan Alliance for Families | 800-552-4821 The Autism Society of Michigan | 517-882-2800 The Center for Childhood Development 7086 8th Avenue, Jenison | 616-667-9551
RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL, PERSONAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Bright Beginnings – Kent ISD’s program empowers parents with the skills and tools they need to be their child’s first and best teacher. They serve children from birth to kindergarten with free home visits, playgroups and screenings. 616-365-2276 Arbor Circle – Helps clients build coping skills through more than 50 counseling, education and prevention programs and services addressing everything from school readiness and child abuse prevention to substance use and homelessness. 616-456-6571 Pine Rest – Mental health services; provides testing & assessment for ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and cognitive impairment at the Psychological Consultation Center (866-852-4001), and parent support and counseling services through the Outpatient Clinic Network (866-852-4001) Cerebral Palsy Guide – Provides free educational materials, financial options and support to help those across the country affected by this disorder. 866-605-8152 24
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