What is giant steps school? Founded in 1980, Giant Steps School is a private school recognized and subsidized in the public interest by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (MEES). The school welcomes students aged 4 to 21 years old with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) into our preschool (4 & 5 years old), primary and secondary school programs.How does giant steps work? The Giant Steps learning environment is sensory-friendly, with spaces for exercise and quiet time. Because each child’s specific challenges are different, Giant Steps’ therapists and special education teachers create an inpidualized program to achieve the goals and objectives in each student’s Inpidual Education Plan (IEP).What is the giant school for autism? Despite the “Giant” name, this school is a small 501c3 organization that relies greatly on grants and donations to provide the special care required for the development of their students. Autism is a disability that affects a child’s developing brain, leading to symptoms in three broad categories: Language, social interaction, and behavior.