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- EIN 36-4111286
- (630) 864-3800
- 2500 Cabot Drive Lisle IL 60532-3711 USA
- www.mygiantsteps.org
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Causes: Autism, Disabilities, Education, Health, Primary & Elementary Schools, Secondary & High Schools, Special Education
Mission: Giant steps illinois, inc. Is committed to providing individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and their families, superior educational and therapeutic services focused on improving the quality of daily life from early childhood through adulthood.
Programs: Operation of a therapeutic day school for students with autism and related developmental disabilities to enhance academic, language, sensory, motor and social skills of its students with a goal of enabling them to maximize their individual potential and lead productive and independent lives. The school year consists of two semesters and a summer program. There were approximately 160 students enrolled at the end of the school year.
ancillary programs -a) rec center - recreational activities after regular school hours, on holidays, and during vacationsb) therapy program - additional therapeutic services offered after regular school hours; open to both giant steps and non giant steps clientsc) autism training center - provides professional development for educators, first responders, and other professionals. All of these services are funded through private pay or private insurance.
canopy - adult services for clients over 21 years oldthis service is funded through private pay or private insurance.