Autism affects as many as 1 in 110 children born today, impacting their ability to interact with the world around them, their social relationships communication and sensory interpretations. Giant Steps provides educational and therapeutic services in a caring, respectful environment for individuals and groups touched by autism spectrum disorders. Through individualized programs focused on learning, social and physical development, we turn small steps into giant steps for our students.

Giant Steps Announces Plans for a new Playground!

June 30, 2010 - KaBoom! and Radio Flyer awarded Giant Steps a Community-Build Playground Grant. Coupled with a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Giant Steps will be break ground on a brand new playground and a series of outside sensory gardens on September 14, 2010. Over the course of three days, volunteers will work with KaBoom! and Radio Flyer staff to construct a playground designed by Giant Steps students and families.

The primary build day is Thursday, September 16. Giant Steps needs 125 volunteers to help with general construction, registration, and site preparation. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kathy Simpson at ksimpson@mygiantsteps.org or 630.864.3805.

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Explore the Possible at Giant Steps

Please explore the range of programs and services offered by Giant Steps that help transform the lives of children and adults with autism, their families and community members.

	Autism Education Intensive, individualized educational programs to address the strengths and needs of each child and improve cognitive learning and awareness, communication abilities, social/emotional development, and motor skills.
	Training Enhancing quality of life through public outreach, advocacy, and community workshops.		Therapy Offering speech, occupational, and music therapies, plus social work and applied behavioral analysis
	Recreation Social, physical and creative activities complement learning and skills development in after school and summer programs.		Life Skills Promoting independence and inclusion through life skills development and job training.