| Giant Steps Toronto is a program of therapies and academics for elementary school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toronto and York Region. It provides a co-ordination of services to children, families and schools that are unavailable elsewhere.
Each child receives occupational therapy, speech therapy,
play/social skills therapy
and music therapy, along with life skills, computer and academic training, from a team of special education teachers and therapists.
The techniques and goals of the different therapies are integrated into the child's daily routine by his program assistant, who provides consistency throughout the day and one-to-one assistance. Children build the foundation skills necessary to return to their neighbourhood school for a supported, inclusive experience.
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Giant Steps is an innovative approach to meeting the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Autism affects as many as 1 in 165 children, with varying degrees of communication, social and sensory disorders.
Many children with autism cannot speak and are socially isolated, some needing constant assistance with the most basic life skills.
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