Autism therapy at Giant Steps

SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA

Your one-stop centre for personalized, evidence-based therapies for kids with autism.

Speech therapy • Occupational therapy • Music therapy • ABA therapy • Life skills • Social skills 

Our therapists are approved Ontario Autism Program (OAP) providers

Our Mission

ADVANCING THE GROWTH + DEVELOPMENT OF KIDS WITH
AUTISM

Our Programs

SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, MUSIC + BEHAVIOUR THERAPIES + LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING

About Autism

INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM HAVE UNIQUE ABILITIES, STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES

What's on the menu

What’s on the menu for kids at Giant Steps?

Are you looking for impactful programming for a child with autism?

We welcome inquiries about children with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder who are between the ages of 18 months and 14 years

What families LOVE about Giant Steps

At Giant Steps, we value families as strong advocates & partners in their children’s personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.

Here’s some of what families had to say when asked what they loved about the Giant Steps program.

The peace of mind that comes from finding a warm and caring program for my son

My input as a parent is welcomed and valued by their experienced and dedicated therapists

The professional, caring staff and 4 therapies in one program

The tremendous difference in my daughter’s speech and language skills

My non-verbal daughter’s smiles and happy face when she’s at Giant Steps

The warm and welcoming atmosphere and the staff’s hard work and dedication

The school-type environment with great educational resources

It’s a wonderful therapy centre that delivers results!

Giant Steps is a unique “one-stop shop” for kids with autism!

Giant Steps is a shining example of the therapy & education supports that children with autism need and deserve

The programs, the staff, everything…I wish I had found Giant Steps sooner!

The improvement in my son’s feeding skills and the integration of outdoor activities in his day

Giant Steps News & Notes
News&Notes – Go Deeper
 

Catch up on our news in our spring/summer 2026 newsletter featuring our life skills program, donor Unity for Autism and our 2nd annual golf tournament. Hear from families, learn about our bursary fund thanks to Seeds of Hope 4 Autism, and more!

Read our Newsletter

Giant Steps’ 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

 

Teeing up for kids with autism!

Giant Steps hosted our 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT on Friday May 29 at Lebovic Golf Club in Aurora.

134 golfers enjoyed an amazing day on the course in support of our kids. We can’t wait for next year —

Stay tuned for the date!

 

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Over $60,000 raised for our kids' therapy programs! Our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on May 29th was a smashing success! 134 golfers enjoyed a great course and good food and camaraderie in the club house. Thank you to all our golfers, our generous sponsors and our host club! #giantsteps #giantstepstoronto #autismtherapies #golfforautism #golfforkidswithautism

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Your donations make a difference

At Giant Steps, we use your dollars to help fund our kids’ speech, occupational and behaviour therapy and life skill programs, hands-on services that have lifelong impact.

Olivia jumping with staff member

Our donors change lives!

Alice-Murray Maitland Foundation
Bay Street Children's Foundation
The Ben-Hilda Katz Charitable Foundation
Brettler/Mintz Foundation
Arthur and Audrey Cutten Foundation
Egan Family Foundation
Eric T. Webster Foundation
Gary and Maxine Bluestein Charitable Foundation
George Lunan Foundation
HALO - Minto Foundation
The Henry and Berenice Kaufmann Foundation
Honey & Leonard Wolfe Foundation
Hylcan Foundation
J.P. Bickell Foundation
The Lloyd Carr Harris Foundation
Marion Ethel & John Kamm Foundation
Paul B Helliwell Foundation
St Pauls Church Lamoreaux
Unity for Autism