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, […]

Have you registered to BE A HERO and join Giant Steps for our Annual 5K Walk for Autism? ONLY 15 days left until the walk! Get registered NOW! You do not have to partake in the event to register and fundraise for Giant Steps! We need YOUR super HERO powers to reach our goal of […]

As the school year is in full swing, we are planning to highlight different members of our Autism Friendly Directory (AFD) throughout the year. The AFD is a community resource for families living with autism. The directory provides a list of businesses and organizations that provide services and resources whom have earned the Giant Steps’ […]

Giant Steps’ recognizes staff… Each month, Giant Steps’ staff nominate and vote on staff members who they see “make a difference” daily! The winners for the month of September were, Morgan Mensavage, Senior PA in Elementary, Joe Henigan, Substitute Teacher for Secondary/Transition, Mi’ara Perkins, Organizational PSA for Canopy, and Mandie Taylor in Central Administration. Meet […]

Who is your hero? Who do you admire or look up to for their courage, their achievements, their qualities overall? What does it mean to be someone’s hero?  It is YOUR chance to be a HERO to Giant Steps, to our students and participants. With YOUR super powers and support, Giant Steps is able to give our students […]

One of the many signs of a healthy organization is the ability to clearly articulate WHAT we do, HOW we do it, and WHERE we see ourselves going/growing into. It is also important for an organization to be able to identify what culture they want to create along with the values that should be instilled […]

How do you prep and prepare your family for getting everyone ready to go back to school or to get back in their routine for their daily program? Whether it is the excitement of the very first day of school, the transition between grade school to middle school, middle school to high school, or high […]