Our Mission
The mission at Lighthouse Autism Center is simple: to bring the highest-quality ABA therapy services to the individuals and communities that need them. From humble beginnings with one center in Mishawaka, Indiana, Lighthouse Autism Center has boldly pursued this mission, bringing autism community services to thousands of families across the Midwest. Through compassionate care and clinical excellence, Lighthouse is making a difference in autism communities, one individual at a time.
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Our Story
In 2004, Gregg and Sandy Maggioli’s son, Victor, was diagnosed with autism. As parents, they were committed to finding the best possible care for their son. In their pursuit, they discovered ABA therapy. Victor attended one of the first ABA centers in the state of Indiana, and Gregg and Sandy experienced firsthand the transformative impact of ABA therapy on their son, and their family.
It was from this experience that Lighthouse Autism Center was born. Gregg and Sandy had a passion for ABA and wanted to make sure that every child and family in the autism community had access to these life-changing services. And so, Lighthouse Fusion ABA Therapy was born.
Knowing the challenges each family faces, Lighthouse Autism Center is uniquely positioned to provide support to the entire family — from receiving a diagnosis to navigating insurance and finding the right service, and everything in between.
Our Leadership
At Lighthouse Autism Center, our leadership team is deeply committed to creating a nurturing and forward-thinking environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Our skilled and dedicated professionals collaborate closely to uphold the highest standards in autism therapy, ensuring that each child’s needs are met with excellence. Get to know some of the exceptional individuals driving our mission to empower children with autism and support them in reaching their fullest potential.
Lighthouse Values
Our values are proudly displayed within each Lighthouse center. It is a visual testament to the qualities and culture that we nurture within our practices. From the BCBA who accompanies a family to their child’s first dentist appointment, to the therapist who goes the extra mile to learn your child’s favorite song and dance, we have no doubt you will see and feel the Lighthouse values in each one of our centers, and across our autism community network.
- Be Compassionate. Care About People More than Anything.
- Be Trustworthy. Do the Right Thing.
- Be Courageous. Innovate and Take Responsibility for Your Results.
- Be Committed. Work Hard and Show Up for Others.
Recent News
12/03/2024
Lighthouse Autism Center is Expanding to Hobart and La Porte, Indiana
Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) is excited to announce its continued growth with the opening of two new centers in Indiana—one in Hobart and one in La Porte—scheduled for the spring of 2024. From our beginnings serving a small number of families to now reaching communities across multiple states, we have experienced significant growth and are […]
11/20/2024
What is Stimming In Autism? – Lighthouse Autism Center
Stimming is a self-stimulatory behavior common in autistic children. In this blog, we examine stimming in more detail: what causes it, how to manage it, and why children engage in these repetitive behaviors. What is Stimming, and Why Does My Autistic Child Stim? What is stimming? Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behavior, refers to repetitive actions […]
11/14/2024
Lighthouse Autism Center is Bringing Autism Therapy Services to South Sioux City, Nebraska
Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) is on a remarkable journey of growth and impact, now spanning six states. From its humble beginnings serving just four families in a single building, LAC has experienced exponential growth over the past decade, providing crucial services to hundreds of families across multiple states. This expansion underscores our unwavering commitment to […]
