Giant Steps Connecticut

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About Giant Steps Connecticut

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Giant Steps Connecticut is approved by CT state Board of Education to accept students with neurological impairments including autism, pervasive developmental disorders, sensory regulatory/integration dysfunction, language disorders including verbal dysphasia, aphasia and dysphasia, and other genetic disorders or syndromes. It serves students from the age of two years-nine months to twenty-one years of age.

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
Enrollment in Giant Steps program requires an initial intake consisting of a parent interview and tour of school, review of all of the student\'s educational and medical reports, an application of enrollment, and a screening observation of the student. If the referral is through the student\'s school system, a Planning and Placement Team will be held.

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
Once a student is admitted to Giant Steps there is a six to eight week period during which time he/she goes through a diagnostic evaluation in each of the therapeutic areas and academics. This diagnostic period includes clinical observations, when possible standardized evaluations, videotaping, and implementation of specific treatment techniques. At the end of this period there is a multidisciplinary (MD) team meeting/PPT to develop an individualized program for that student. This MD team includes: parents, district personnel, and Giant Steps Staff. The Giant Steps staff includes a Special Education Teacher, Speech & Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Music Therapist, and Specialists in Behavior, Assistive Technology, Activities of Daily Living, and Play and Social Communication. It also might include an Educational Instructor, a Physical Therapist, and an Administrator.

Once you qualify for enrollment please contact the school directly for tuition rates!