Therapy room at Lighthouse Autism Center with toys on a table with blue chairs and book shelves above

Mel

I have so many amazing memories at Lighthouse. My favorite though is when a mom dropped her child off on the first day. I told her that her son would have a wonderful day and not to stress because he is with people who will absolutely love him. She nervously smiled and said, “I know you guys will… I feel like we finally found our light at the end of the tunnel.” What an honor, to be someone’s light.

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