... The school has provided a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment for our son, Patrick. Giant Steps has given Patrick opportunities to become the best that he can be."
- Parent of Giant Steps Student
Achieving the Possible with Autism-Specific
Programs & Services
Students at Giant Steps receive an intensive educational and therapeutic program based on the strengths and individual needs of the child. A comprehensive approach to academics, life skills, guided social interactions and therapies helps children grow and thrive. Our goal when possible, is to integrate our students back into their home school, after developing the foundation of necessary skills.
- Autism Education: Students attending The Day School at Giant Steps have Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to meet their specific needs and goals for cognitive learning and awareness, communication abilities, social/emotional development, and motor skills.
- Training: The Autism Training Center (ATC) offers consulting, training and seminars for individuals and families touched by autism, as well as schools, community organizations, early intervention centers, respite providers, police, paramedics, and emergency workers.
- Therapy: Speech/communication therapy, neurologic music therapy, occupational therapy, social work and applied behavior analysis are available in a one-on-one approach tailored to student needs.
- Recreation: After school activities complement our education curriculum, and include a computer lab, sensory and motor rooms, art, as well as fitness facilities.
- Life Skills: The adult day program offers opportunities for adults with autism to participate in a work environment and to develop necessary job skills to foster greater independence.