There are a few ways that you can support Giant Steps while doing your Holiday Shopping. Please continue to make your holiday purchases AND give back without spending anything extra! It is a win-win! Amazon Smile – https://smile.amazon.com/ It is easy to set up your Amazon Smile account to support Giant Steps. To do so, […]

One of my most favorite all time parts about Christmas… the decorating! Something about decorating and listening to Christmas tunes just puts me in such a jolly mood! So, when I was asked to collaborate with two other Giant Steps’ staff members, Julie Zajac and Wendy Metz, to decorate for the Christmas holiday at Canopy […]

November GS CARES Value of the Month… Collaboration! Because of its proximity to The Second City, Chicago is often considered to be the birthplace of improvisational comedy (known more commonly as improv). Actors engaged in improv have an agreed upon set of rules prior to even setting foot on stage. The result? The most effective […]

Volunteering is POWERFUL. Celebrating Volunteers is INSPIRATIONAL. The positive energy at Volapalooza is MEMORABLE. Every year, Giving DuPage hosts Volapoolza, a countywide Volunteer Recognition event to give thanks and celebrate volunteers from a variety of businesses and organizations. This year’s event recognized over 200 volunteers and Giant Steps was just one of many to attend […]

Giant Steps’ students enjoyed having the opportunity to visit the Scholastic Book Fair that took place this past week. Students visited during a set time period to look at the many books that the Scholastic Book Fair offers. Students also had the opportunity to invite a “special person” as they have in years past. Students and […]

Have you ever tried to get anywhere without having any sort of map or sense of the correct direction to go? It is not very effective and for many, it leads to feelings of confusion or defeat. For some, supporting individuals through programming and education can feel like that as well. There are so many […]

Are you looking for something fun to do outside of your home? A place where you can let loose and have an exciting time? Or maybe you want to just move, exercise the body, and expend that extra energy you have? I have some ideas for you! Check out these Autism Friendly Directory members and […]

What: The AFD is a community resource for families living with autism. The AFD provides a list of businesses and organizations that provide services and resources whom have earned the Giant Steps’ Certification as an Autism Friendly establishment. Who: Members of the AFD are local community businesses and organizations that are partnering with Giant Steps […]

It was a beautiful Saturday morning out at Rich Harvest Farms for a 5K Walk with hundreds showing up to support Giant Steps and increase Autism Awareness. Supporters of all ages enjoyed the family friendly event. From the free food to the pumpkin decorating and face painting, there was something for everyone to enjoy alongside […]

August & September were months to highlight Growth Mindset!! For those who may not know about the new values of Giant Steps’ organization, GS CARES is what Giant Steps’ stands for, believes in, and demonstrates. G is for Growth Mindset, S is for Student and Participant Centeredness, C is for Collaboration, A is for Accountability, […]