Giant Steps was established to bring world’s best practice in the treatment and education of children with autism to Australia. Giant Steps Melbourne seeks to develop intensive therapeutic and educational programs to ensure that each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Giant Steps Melbourne also seeks to provide support to families, to improve understanding of autism in the wider community and to develop best practice among carers and professionals. Our vision is to continue to be recognised as a centre of excellence for the creation, implementation and dissemination of innovative and effective programs and services for children with autism and their families. Our approach is designed to provide each child or young adult with the opportunity to reach their full potential while giving families support and guidance. We also strive to improve the wider community’s understanding of autism and its complex nature and to research and develop world’s best practice among carers and professionals.