Passion for the Possible

by Elizabeth Roskam - No Comments
Posted on January 30th, 2012 10:22 am

The first time I walked into Giant Steps I could tell it was a special place. It is a place of encouragement and optimism in the midst of the challenges of autism. It is bright, open, dynamic and welcoming.

Giant Steps is a non-profit agency headquartered in Lisle, Illinois whose motto is “Passion for the Possible." In a world that is often dominated by what we can’t do, Giant Steps instead focuses of what people can do.

Autism is a growing problem. According to Giant Steps, one out of every 110 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The trend is increasing and is up as much as three or four fold compared to the 1970s.

As a painter I was particularly drawn to the art therapy and impressed by what I saw. To learn more about Giant Steps and Autism click on www.mygiantsteps.org.

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