Giant Steps is a therapy centre that builds the skills and abilities of children with autism through individualized, evidence-based therapies and life skills programming. At Giant Steps, we are passionate about improving the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. We believe that a comprehensive, data-driven approach of evidence-based therapies and life skill programming best meets the complex learning needs of children with ASD. At our centre, children participate in individualized therapy and skill development programs based on detailed therapy plans and frequent clinical reviews. Through a wide array of best practices, our therapists deliver 3 core therapy programs – speech, behaviour and occupational therapies, and address play/social and daily living skill development in each child’s programming. Children participate in a robust daily curriculum where, on a 2:1 staff to child ratio, our therapy assistants work directly with children, applying and practising therapeutic and skill development strategies throughout the day. Speech, behaviour and/or OT services are also available to families as individual therapies. Families are important partners in all aspects of their child's program, working with our team to establish and modify therapy plans and foster the generalization of therapeutic strategies to all settings. Giant Steps' therapy programs are 100% funded by our donors, our fundraising events and activities, and by families. Photos of children who are or have been in the Giant Steps Toronto program or testimonials from program participants, or their families that are posted on our website or social media sites, have been obtained and used with the permission of their families. Giant Steps' Privacy Policy is available at www.giantstepstoronto.ca.
