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welcome to XciteSteps!...
Welcome to XciteSteps!

We are excited that you found your way to XciteSteps. If you have a child, teen or adult who experiences a disability then our programs and services will provide your child with opportunities for personal growth, friendships, happiness, success and an enriched and empowered lifestyle.

Click here to view all our programs and services for adults with disabilities in San Diego

Xcite Steps has been offering programs, services, and other help in San Diego for kids, teens, and adults with Autism, Aspergers, and other disabilities since 2005. We offer many services to support development through social, behavioral, and recreational programs. Please browse through our website and you will learn about our philosophy and how our programs go above and beyond to support, enrich, empower the lives of children, teens and adults experiencing a disability.

Looking forward to learning more about your needs,

Matt and Stefan


San Diego Autism Help

Matt Winkley: Co-Founder & Executive Director

Programs for Autism San Diego

Stefan Hochfilzer: Co-Founder & Exective Director

ABA Therapy Flyer 2011
Title: ABA Therapy Flyer 2011
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Integrated Therapy Center Open House Final
Title: Integrated Therapy Center Open House Final
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testimonials and videos


5/18/2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Public Event () - The XciteSteps Generalization Program is an opportunity for kids and teens who experience mild cognitive disabiliti...
5/18/2013
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Public Event () - The XciteSteps Generalization Program is an opportunity for kids and teens who experience mild cognitive disabiliti...
5/18/2013
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Public Event () - The Xcite Steps Teen Group focuses on increasing independence and functional life skills while cultivating meaningf...

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October 16, 2012 - Gearing up for the November 6 election, Autism Speaks has started a new grassroots initiative called Autism Votes to advocate for people with Autism a...
February 1, 2011 - Making and keeping friends are a big part of growing up. To some children, it comes easy and for some, especially children on the autism spectrum, it ...
January 13, 2011 - SOLANA BEACH — With recycled materials, newly formed friendships and talent most didn’t know they had, seven young women held their first art show...

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Currently our child’s struggles are language delay and related socialization delays. Some moderate idiosyncrasies related to academic matters (spelling, numbers, math). Before finding Xcite Step...
I just wanted to drop you a note expressing how much your programs have helped both our son and our family. While we only discovered Xcite Steps a few months ago, it has already made a big difference....
We have an 11 year old son with Aspergers Syndrome. He has a difficult time understanding how to behave socially with his peers, as well as other adults. He misperceives many social interactions and h...

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