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About Us
Giant Steps of Saint Louis is a non-profit 501(c)(3) therapeutic day school dedicated to serving children with autism spectrum disorders. Our mission is to empower these exceptional students by fostering academic, social, and vocational skills to maximize each student’s individual potential.
Giant Steps provides a structured and highly specialized learning environment for children with autism who would otherwise struggle in a traditional school. Students are provided with specialized instruction by staff who are trained in the use of evidence-based teaching strategies related to autism. Students receive instruction in academic skills, daily living, vocational training, self-help, and social skills. Through the years, Giant Steps has grown to provide a valuable service for school districts that have difficulty providing this needed intensive programming. Giant Steps currently works in partnership with each student’s home school to coordinate curriculum standards and programming to ensure a successful transition back to their district when ready.
Giant Steps’ school program is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Illinois State Board of Education to serve students with autism spectrum disorders ages 4-21.
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Despite the “Giant” name, our school is a small 501c3 organization that relies greatly on grants and donations to provide the special programming required to meet the unique needs of our students. All contributions are not just appreciated; they are cherished and celebrated.
