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- EIN 43-1671946
- (314) 932-1051
- 7281 Sarah St Maplewood MO 63143-2404 USA
- www.giantstepsstl.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Autism, Disabilities, Education, Health, Special Education, Specifically Named Diseases
Mission: To empower children with autism spectrum disorder to participate fully in all aspects of life, including home, community and education.
Programs: Giant steps provides a comprehensive program of speech, occupational, music, and social communication therapies and specialized academic instruction to children and teens with autism spectrum disorders. The program addresses autism's core disabilities of communication, social interaction and behavioral adaptability, as well as co-existing physical and cognitive disabilities. Giant steps is certified by the missouri department of mental health as a provider of autism therapy for individuals between the ages of 3-21 and by the missouri and illinois departments of elementary and secondary education as an educational provider for the same population. The program serves approximately 104 young people each year.