“Our Music Therapy Showcase is now the First Annual Music Therapy Showcase! Students from Giant Steps classes Noble, Palmer, Oz, and Acadia performed for each other, staff, and families to show off the skills they have learned in music therapy sessions every week.  Some of the skills involved: modulation to use the appropriate amount of […]

What: Canopy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit day program for adults on the autism spectrum. The program began in May, 2012 as a response to the growing needs of the adult autism population in the Chicagoland area. Who: Canopy Adult Day Program primarily serves adults between the ages of 22 and 40. Our Intake Process is […]

“Optimal Health is an individual wellness journey taken one step, one habit, one day at a time.” – Wayne Scott Andersen Today as part of our in-service staff day, our HR department arranged for a Health and Wellness Fair. It focused on education and awareness for our staffs’ health. Today’s fair featured 10 vendors: Connor […]

This month, February of 2019 represents the 43rd year that Black History month has been celebrated and recognized. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland, founded a special week to bring awareness to the accomplishments of African Americans. Originally it began as one week of appreciation for African Americans. In 1976, President Ford […]

S.T.E.A.M. represents Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Giant Steps has their very own S.T.E.A.M. Lab on site! The S.T.E.A.M. Lab was incorporated into the curriculum in the Fall of 2017 and was funded by a $20,000 grant from DuPage Foundation as well as a $10,000 grant from the Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation. Students […]

The “Winter Blues” is in fact a “thing.” During this time of year, the weather keeps us from doing some of the outdoor activities that make us smile and keep our endorphins high. So, when the “Winter Blues” have you down, what should you do? Here are 10 ideas to keep you from feeling blue […]

Giant Steps’ staff member, Brandon Adjoumani (pictured on the right) and Giant Steps’ student, Michael Kucera (pictured on the left) brought a different taste to this years’ Third Annual Chili-Cookoff. Not only did they team-up to compete, they put their own twist on their chili recipe. With five different meats and loads of veggies, their […]