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Elkhart North Autism Center

Autism Center in Elkhart North, Indiana

415 Waterfall Dr
Elkhart, Indiana 46516
574-387-4309

Skills for everyday. Growth for life. 

Lighthouse Autism Center in Elkhart provides personalized, center-based ABA therapy for children with autism. Our play-based approach helps children build communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills that support meaningful progress in everyday life. 

Through our innovative Lighthouse Fusion™ model, speech support is integrated directly into the ABA therapy day, helping children develop communication skills naturally through play, social interaction, and real-world learning opportunities. 

Our experienced clinical team partners with families to create individualized therapy plans that evolve as children grow – supporting long-term independence, confidence, and success at home, at school, and in the community. 

📍 Proudly serving Elkhart and surrounding communities 

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Elkhart Autism Services

The Lighthouse Way

Why Families Choose Lighthouse Autism Center in Elkhart

Families in Elkhart choose Lighthouse Autism Center because we provide more than autism therapy — we provide guidance, support, and a clear path forward for your child and your family. 

Our center-based ABA therapy programs combine structured learning, play-based engagement, and collaborative clinical expertise to help children build meaningful skills they can use every day. 

The Lighthouse Approach to ABA Therapy includes:

  • Individualized treatment plans 
  • Play-based, engaging learning 
  • Ongoing progress tracking 
  • Close family collaboration 

Our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) bring extensive experience in evidence-based autism therapy and work collaboratively with families to support meaningful developmental progress. 

Families choose Lighthouse Autism Center for:

  • Personalized ABA therapy treatment plans 
  • Experienced BCBAs and autism clinical teams 
  • Lighthouse Fusion™ integrated speech support 
  • Center-based autism therapy designed for children 
  • Play-based learning environments 
  • Family support throughout the therapy journey 
  • Structured routines that build confidence and independence 
  • Many insurance and Medicaid plans accepted 

Located in Elkhart, our autism therapy center proudly serves families with compassionate, evidence-based care.

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Autism Diagnostic Services in Elkhart

If you suspect your child may have autism, getting answers early can make an important difference. 

Lighthouse Autism Center offers autism evaluation services to help families better understand their child’s development and next steps for care. 

Our diagnostic team works closely with families throughout the evaluation process, from initial concerns to assessment, results, and personalized recommendations. 

Autism evaluations may help identify:

  • Communication delays 
  • Social interaction challenges 
  • Repetitive behaviors or restricted interests 
  • Delayed developmental milestones 
  • Emotional regulation difficulties 
  • Behavioral concerns related to autism spectrum disorder 

Early diagnosis and early intervention can help children build critical developmental skills during important growth periods. 

Our goal is to help families feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way. 

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ABA Therapy for Children with Autism

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an evidence-based autism therapy approach that helps children build meaningful skills while reducing behaviors that may interfere with communication, learning, and independence. 

At Lighthouse Autism Center in Elkhart, ABA therapy is personalized to help children gain skills that improve everyday life. 

ABA Therapy Can Help Children:

  • Improve communication and language skills 
  • Build social and play skills 
  • Follow routines and directions 
  • Increase independence 
  • Develop emotional regulation skills 
  • Strengthen daily living skills 
  • Build school readiness skills 
  • Reduce challenging behaviors 

Our Elkhart autism therapy center provides a structured, supportive environment where children can learn, practice, and apply skills throughout the day. 

Benefits of Center-Based ABA Therapy:

  • Consistent routines and individualized instruction 
  • Social interaction with peers 
  • Structured learning and play opportunities 
  • Collaborative support from a multidisciplinary clinical team 
  • Ongoing progress monitoring 
  • Sensory-friendly environments 

Every therapy plan is continuously monitored and adapted to support long-term developmental growth.

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Kairo loves Pete the Cat, playing with shaving cream, and being silly. Before starting with Lighthouse Fusion, Kairo was not producing vocal speech sounds resulting in challenges in communication. Now, he is communicating with over 15 words.

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My daughter went to Lighthouse for 3 years. She is now back in public school and doing great! Lighthouse did a great job with her. I have advised some other people to look into Lighthouse as well.

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LAC is AMAZING!! They did so much for our little guy! So grateful for all the wonderful people who we have crossed paths with!! We love LAC and they will always be part of our family!

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LAC was truly the best choice for our child, we will forever be grateful to their amazing staff for going above and beyond, always.

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Loved the place, helped my child thrive.

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Wonderful experience at this facility. People were very kind and Christian was well taken care of.

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I couldn’t believe the growth we saw in our son. Things we didn’t think he would be able to do, were taught and mastered quickly.

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My son loved his time at Lighthouse! All the therapists were super attentive and helpful and I couldn’t have asked for a better environment for my son to grow and learn. I was satisfied with his progress he made there and he still misses all his therapists!!

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Great BCBA’s and RBT’s!

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