The Gift of Speech Support
Nonverbal. The transmission of messages or signals through a nonverbal platform such as eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, posture….. I had heard many people say this before about their…
Read MoreThe Value of GiGi’s for a New Mom
After receiving my son’s diagnosis at birth, I really didn’t feel like I had a good support system and access to resources. GiGi’s Playhouse invited me and my son into…
Read MoreMore About One Of Our Teen Tastic Leaders, Bianca!
My name is Bianca. I am a leader of the Teen Tastic program at GiGi’s Playhouse Tinley Park, and PASSION is what brought me here. I have always had a…
Read MoreOctober Is Down Syndrome Awareness & Acceptance Month!
October is Down Syndrome Awareness & Acceptance Month! We are celebrating our friends who are extra awesome! Thank you Diane, our location’s founder, for your kind words: “Today begins Down…
Read MoreVirtual Step To Accept 5K Event (Annual Fundraiser)
This year’s fundraising 5K event looked differently due to the Covid-19 pandemic. GiGi’s Playhouses’ 60+ locations across the U.S. and 1 location in Mexico hosted our first ever Virtual Step…
Read MoreImportant message about COVID-19
Greetings GiGi’s Playhouse Tinley Park Community, Based on the latest information and guidance from our national office and public health officials, we have decided to suspend all programming, events and…
Read MoreMatt and His GiGi Prep Success
My son Matt Shute recently completed his first full session of GiGi Prep. Previously he participated in the shortened summer session and was so excited when he was chosen for…
Read MoreHolly and Her GiGi Prep Success
We are a fairly new family to the GiGi’s Playhouse in Tinley Park after being introduced by some friends who are active at GiGi’s. They mentioned the upcoming GiGi Prep…
Read MoreDANCE Program
Join our DANCE Program! You’ll be sure to have a great time and learn some new moves! The recommended age for this program is 13 and older. This program is lead…
Read MoreYou Are Welcome Here
I was nervous the first few times I visited GiGi’s Playhouse. Because my husband, Dan and I adopted our three kiddos with Down syndrome, I kind of felt like maybe…
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