Nonprofit

West Michigan Autism & Family Center

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Family-centered autism support, pediatric occupational therapy, and parent education in Grand Rapids and Holland.

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Overview

West Michigan Autism & Family Center partners with autistic children, teens, and their families. The Center offers occupational therapy, social connection groups, and a parent education series, all built around each family's goals. Services are neurodiversity-affirming and sensory-friendly.

More about West Michigan Autism & Family Center

Our multidisciplinary team includes occupational therapists, family navigators, and autistic self-advocates who help shape our programs. Families tell us the most valuable thing we offer is time — unhurried appointments where questions are welcome.

We accept Medicaid and most major commercial insurance plans, and offer a sliding scale for families without coverage.

Provided by the organization as part of its Enhanced Listing and reviewed by MittenLink before publishing.

Provider type

Nonprofit

Founded

2011

Areas served

Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County

Languages

English, Spanish

Categories

Autism Services
Education
Caregiver Support
Therapy Services

Services

Featured serviceVerifiedAccepting new clients
Autism Family Support & Navigation
A family navigator helps you understand options after an autism diagnosis and connect with services.
Eligibility
Contact the organization
Ages
All ages
How it’s offered
In person, Virtual
Payment
Free
Locations served
Grand Rapids Center, Holland Family Office, Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County
View service details for Autism Family Support & Navigation
Featured serviceVerifiedWaitlist
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy for sensory processing, fine motor skills, and daily routines.
Eligibility
Contact the organization
Ages
Ages 2–17
How it’s offered
In person
Payment
Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale
Locations served
Grand Rapids Center, Holland Family Office, Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County
Referral
Referral required
View service details for Pediatric Occupational Therapy
VerifiedAccepting new clients
Parent Education Series
Evening workshops on communication, behavior support, IEPs, and caregiver well-being.
Eligibility
Contact the organization
Ages
All ages
How it’s offered
In person, Virtual
Payment
Free
Locations served
Grand Rapids Center, Holland Family Office, Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County
View service details for Parent Education Series
VerifiedAccepting — short wait
Teen Social Connection Groups
Interest-based groups where autistic teens build friendships and confidence.
Eligibility
Contact the organization
Ages
Ages 13–19
How it’s offered
In person
Payment
Private insurance, Sliding scale
Locations served
Grand Rapids Center, Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County
View service details for Teen Social Connection Groups

Locations

Grand Rapids Center

Main location

1850 Leonard Street NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505Kent County

(616) 555-0139

families@wmautismfamily.example

Get directions to Grand Rapids Center (opens OpenStreetMap in a new tab)

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking available
No appointment required
The Rapid Route 13 stops at Leonard & Fuller.

Hours

Hours for Grand Rapids Center
Day	Hours
Monday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Holland Family Office

455 E 8th StreetHolland, MI 49423Ottawa County

(616) 555-0148

families@wmautismfamily.example

Get directions to Holland Family Office (opens OpenStreetMap in a new tab)

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking available
Appointment required
MAX Route 5 stops nearby.

Hours

Hours for Holland Family Office
Day	Hours
Monday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Appointments recommended.

Programs & events

Programs

Parent Leadership Academy
A six-session academy that helps parents of autistic children build advocacy and leadership skills.
Free · Starts November 6, 2026

Populations served

Who this organization serves

Children
Teens
Families
Caregivers

Disability experience

Autism
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Speech & Language

Accessibility

Sensory-friendly waiting rooms with low lighting and quiet spaces. Visual schedules available. Step-free entrances at both locations. Spanish-speaking staff at the Holland location.

Grand Rapids Center: wheelchair accessible, accessible parking
Holland Family Office: wheelchair accessible, accessible parking, appointment required

Insurance & payment

Free
Medicaid
Private insurance
Sliding scale

Some services are offered at no cost.

Accepts Medicaid and most commercial plans. A physician referral is required by many insurers.

Always confirm eligibility, cost, and availability directly with the organization.

Contact

Phone: (616) 555-0139
Email: families@wmautismfamily.example
Website: wmautismfamily.example (opens in a new tab)
Main address: 1850 Leonard Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Family experiences

These reports are shared by families and individuals, reviewed by MittenLink moderators before publishing, and always anonymous. They reflect individual experiences — not ratings or endorsements by MittenLink.

Very positive experienceFamily navigation · around July 2026
Accessibility
Excellent
Communication
Excellent
The quiet waiting room made a big difference for our daughter.
Our family navigator explained everything in plain language and helped us understand what to ask the school. We left every meeting with clear next steps.
Published August 2026

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Overview

More about West Michigan Autism & Family Center

We accept Medicaid and most major commercial insurance plans, and offer a sliding scale for families without coverage.

Provided by the organization as part of its Enhanced Listing and reviewed by MittenLink before publishing.

Provider type

Nonprofit

Founded

2011

Areas served

Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County

Languages

English, Spanish

Autism Family Support & Navigation

A family navigator helps you understand options after an autism diagnosis and connect with services.

Eligibility: Contact the organization
Ages: All ages
How it’s offered: In person, Virtual
Payment: Free
Locations served: Grand Rapids Center, Holland Family Office, Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County

View service details

Featured serviceVerifiedWaitlist

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy for sensory processing, fine motor skills, and daily routines.

Eligibility: Contact the organization
Ages: Ages 2–17
How it’s offered: In person
Payment: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale
Locations served: Grand Rapids Center, Holland Family Office, Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County
Referral: Referral required

View service details

VerifiedAccepting new clients

Parent Education Series

Evening workshops on communication, behavior support, IEPs, and caregiver well-being.

Eligibility: Contact the organization
Ages: All ages
How it’s offered: In person, Virtual
Payment: Free
Locations served: Grand Rapids Center, Holland Family Office, Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County

View service details

VerifiedAccepting — short wait

Teen Social Connection Groups

Interest-based groups where autistic teens build friendships and confidence.

Eligibility: Contact the organization
Ages: Ages 13–19
How it’s offered: In person
Payment: Private insurance, Sliding scale
Locations served: Grand Rapids Center, Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County

View service details

Locations

Grand Rapids Center

Main location

1850 Leonard Street NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505Kent County

(616) 555-0139

families@wmautismfamily.example

Get directions to Grand Rapids Center (opens OpenStreetMap in a new tab)

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking available
No appointment required
The Rapid Route 13 stops at Leonard & Fuller.

Hours

Hours for Grand Rapids Center
Day	Hours
Monday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Holland Family Office

455 E 8th StreetHolland, MI 49423Ottawa County

(616) 555-0148

families@wmautismfamily.example

Get directions to Holland Family Office (opens OpenStreetMap in a new tab)

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking available
Appointment required
MAX Route 5 stops nearby.

Hours

Hours for Holland Family Office
Day	Hours
Monday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Appointments recommended.

Accessibility

Sensory-friendly waiting rooms with low lighting and quiet spaces. Visual schedules available. Step-free entrances at both locations. Spanish-speaking staff at the Holland location.

Grand Rapids Center: wheelchair accessible, accessible parking

Holland Family Office: wheelchair accessible, accessible parking, appointment required

Family experiences

Very positive experienceFamily navigation · around July 2026

Accessibility: Excellent
Communication: Excellent

The quiet waiting room made a big difference for our daughter.

Our family navigator explained everything in plain language and helped us understand what to ask the school. We left every meeting with clear next steps.

Published August 2026

Share your experience

Verification information

VerifiedLast reviewed: April 2026

MittenLink reviewed this listing information. Verification confirms listing details only — it is not a medical or professional endorsement.

This information was reviewed by MittenLink on April 7, 2026.

Review history

April 7, 2026 — Verified
Method: Provider confirmation
Information confirmed by an authorized representative of the organization.
October 4, 2025 — Verified
Method: Official website
Information reviewed against the organization's official website.

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