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Meet Lighthouse Autism Center’s Child Spotlight of the Month: Gaia. Gaia has made so much progress since starting at Lighthouse Autism Center! When she first started, she struggled with vocal skills, walking without assistance, independent eating and identifying and sorting items. Gaia’s Progress at Lighthouse Autism Center Lighthouse Autism Center Staff Perspective “Gaia is one […]

Meet Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight of the Month: Tayler Tayler is a Client Support and Diagnostic Coordinator at Lighthouse Autism Center and has been with Lighthouse Autism Center since October of 2022. She previously graduated with a bachelors degree from Western Michigan University, double majoring in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Tayler is a mother […]

ABA Therapy Center is Now Open in Daleville, Indiana Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) continues to expand, now with a network of centers in three states. It has been quite a journey. From its humble beginnings serving four families in one building, to now serving hundreds of families across multiple states for nearly a decade, it […]

Lighthouse Autism Center Celebrates Autism Awareness and Acceptance with a Sensory Friendly Game at the South Bend Cubs Saturday, April 15, 2023, 4:05PM at Four Winds Field in South Bend, IN. Learn more here: https://fb.me/e/2EKFyVbHg Lighthouse Autism Center and the South Bend Cubs are partnering to host a sensory friendly day in support of autism […]

Wings Etc. South Bend is donating 15% of all pre-tax food & soft drink sales on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 to Lighthouse Autism Center in support of autism awareness and acceptance month. Come to Wings Etc. at 2051 E. Ireland Road in South Bend, Ind. between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Use code D2D0002 at […]

Lighthouse Autism Center is sponsoring a Lights Up Sound Down Sensory Movie Screening with Yes Cinema in Columbus, IN in April 2023 in celebration of autism awareness and acceptance month. The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program. […]

Lighthouse Autism Center Gives Back Fiesta in support of autism awareness and acceptance! Interested in eating delicious Mexican cuisine and having your money go to a good cause? Tuesday, April 11, 2023Hacienda Mexican Restaurant3903 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN 46628 The Hacienda on Portage Ave in South Bend is having a fundraiser to raise awareness […]

Elopement presents a major risk to your autistic child’s safety. Find out the causes for elopement, what prevention strategies to use, as well as how to plan for a possible elopement. Elopement – Prevention & Safety Elopement or wandering can be defined as when someone who may require supervision leaves a safe area or a […]

We look at the best ways to navigate your autistic child’s school refusal. Find out how to work with the school and how to aid your child. Navigating Autistic Child’s Refusal To Go to School School can be a frightening and overwhelming place for many kids, especially autistic children. This can cause a child to […]

We often hear the term elopement when talking about autistic children. Find out what it is, why autistic children elope, how to prevent it, and what to do should your child elope.  Elopement – What Is It? Running away is a fairly well-known behavior in neurotypical children and is often romanticized by a cute image […]

Meet Lighthouse Autism Center’s Child Spotlight of the Month: Wyatt. Wyatt has made so much progress since starting at Lighthouse Autism Center! When he first started, he struggled with tantrums, self-injury, emotional regulation and communication skills. Additionally, Wyatt needed help with improving his social skills as well as his safety skills. Wyatt’s Progress at Lighthouse […]