Lighthouse Autism Center opens a new ABA therapy center in Waterloo, Iowa, providing essential autism services and creating 32+ jobs to support local families.

ABA Therapy Center is Now Open in Waterloo, Iowa

Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) continues its remarkable expansion, now boasting a network of autism centers across five states. What began with a humble commitment to serve just four families in a single building has grown exponentially over the past decade, now providing invaluable support to hundreds of families seeking autism services.

Our comprehensive offerings include ABA therapy, distinguished by our innovative Lighthouse Fusion® approach, which integrates speech therapy, autism diagnostic testing, parent training, and pre-academic learning. Each service is meticulously designed to meet the unique needs of individuals on the autism spectrum, ensuring holistic care and developmental support.

We are proud to announce the opening of our fifth play-based ABA therapy center in Iowa, located in Waterloo. This new center, which opened on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, serves 21 children and their families, extending our reach and impact in the community. Moreover, the center has created over 32 new job opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to local economic growth and community support.

At Lighthouse Autism Center, we remain dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve. We are excited to expand our mission to new communities across the Midwest and beyond. Our goal is to provide the highest quality autism services to children and families by opening our newest children’s autism center in Waterloo, Iowa. As the need for ABA services continues to grow, Lighthouse is determined to fill that need by establishing new centers in underserved locations, accommodating a larger capacity of learners and helping more families achieve their goals.

Waterloo Autism Center for speech and language

Lighthouse Autism Center is the Midwest’s leading autism therapy provider. With beautiful facilities that promote natural and play-based learning, our team of highly trained and compassionate clinicians brings together compassionate care and clinical excellence to offer the highest quality autism treatment through our ABA therapy programs.

Our unique speech therapy model, Lighthouse Fusion®, enables children at Lighthouse to make greater progress, faster, all while having fun. Unlike other ABA centers that keep ABA and speech therapies separate, Lighthouse Fusion integrates speech therapy directly into a child’s daily programming, providing greater opportunities for speech development. We invite you to learn more about how this innovative clinical model is helping to unlock each child’s potential.

This vibrant community, known for its rich history and strong sense of community spirit, now benefits from specialized autism services offered by Lighthouse. The opening of the center signifies a significant milestone in providing essential care and support to families affected by autism in Waterloo and its surrounding areas. With a commitment to excellence in ABA therapy, speech therapy, diagnostic testing, parent training, and more, Lighthouse Autism Center is dedicated to fostering growth and development in individuals on the autism spectrum. This new facility not only enhances accessibility to crucial services but also underscores Lighthouse’s ongoing dedication to improving the quality of life for families in Waterloo.

To learn more about Lighthouse Autism Center or enroll your child, contact our Family Outreach Coordinator at 563-526-0533 or visit our website.

Waterloo Center Contact Information

3032 Ansborough Avenue

Suite A

Waterloo, Iowa 50701

Family Outreach Phone: 563-526-0533

Don’t see an autism center listed near you? Contact us and let us know the area you are in, and we will notify you when we have a center opening near you!

Lighthouse Autism Center is opening a new center in Iowa at the end of 2024. Cedar Rapids Autism Center will provide autism services to 25 families and create over 35 new jobs in the community. Learn more about autism services near you.

Lighthouse Autism Center is now serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) is on a remarkable journey of growth and impact, now spanning five 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 delivering high-quality care and support to communities far and wide.

In Cedar Rapids, we are excited to offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals with autism and their families. Our offerings include ABA therapy, innovative speech therapy known as Lighthouse Fusion®, autism diagnostic testing, pre-academic learning, and much more. We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, and we look forward to continuing to grow and evolve in our mission.

Cedar Rapids Autism Center coming, late Winter of 2024

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of our newest play-based ABA therapy center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, marking the sixth Lighthouse Autism Center in the state. Scheduled to open its doors in late winter of 2024, the Cedar Rapids Autism Center is poised to make a significant impact in the community. Dedicated to serving 25 families, this center will not only provide essential autism services but will also generate over 35 new jobs, contributing to the local economy and fostering growth in the region. We are eager to bring our compassionate care and clinical expertise to Cedar Rapids and look forward to serving families in this vibrant community.

With a mission to provide the highest quality autism services to children and families through our facilities, Lighthouse Autism Center is committed to addressing the growing need for ABA services. Our expansion into Cedar Rapids will enable us to accommodate a larger capacity of learners, helping more families and children with autism reach their goals.

Lighthouse Autism Center is the Midwest’s leading autism therapy provider

Lighthouse Autism Center stands out as the Midwest’s leading autism therapy provider, featuring beautiful, child-centered clinics that promote natural and play-based learning. Our highly trained and compassionate clinicians bring together exceptional care and clinical excellence to offer the highest quality ABA therapy to children with autism.

One of our unique offerings is the innovative speech therapy model known as Lighthouse Fusion®. This approach allows children to make greater progress, faster—all while having fun. Unlike other ABA centers that separate ABA and speech therapies, Lighthouse Fusion integrates speech therapy directly into each child’s daily programming, providing greater opportunities for speech development. We invite you to learn more about how this groundbreaking clinical model is helping to unlock each child’s potential.

To learn more about Lighthouse Autism Center or to enroll your child, please contact our Family Outreach Coordinator at 563-526-0533 or visit our website. We’re excited to embark on this journey together and support families in Cedar Rapids! 

Cedar Rapids Center Contact Information

2811 Wiley Boulevard SW, Suite 800

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

Family Outreach Phone: 563-526-0533

Don’t see an autism center listed near you? Contact us and let us know the area you are in, and we will notify you when we have a center opening near you!

ABA Therapy Center is Now Open in Omaha, Nebraska

Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) continues to expand, now with a network of centers in five states – quite a journey from its humble beginnings serving four families in one building to now serving hundreds of families across four states for over a decade. It is truly amazing. Our services will bring ABA therapy, our unique approach to speech therapy called Lighthouse Fusion®, autism diagnostic testing, parent training, pre-academic learning, and more!

Our newest state-of-the-art ABA therapy center is now open, our first center to open in Nebraska, providing autism services to 25 children and their families and creating over 35 new jobs in the area. 

Our mission is to provide the highest quality autism services to children and families by opening our newest autism center near you. Lighthouse Autism Center has committed to continuing our mission in Omaha, Nebraska as the need for ABA services continues to grow. Lighthouse is determined to fill that need by opening new children’s autism centers in underserved locations with facilities that can accommodate a larger capacity of learners, helping more families and children with autism, reach their goals.

Autism Center for speech and language in Omaha

Lighthouse Autism Center is the Midwest’s leading autism therapy provider. With beautiful facilities that promote natural and play-based learning, and a team of highly trained and compassionate clinicians, Lighthouse Autism Center brings together compassionate care and clinical excellence to offer the highest quality ABA therapy to children with autism.

With a unique speech therapy model called Lighthouse Fusion®, children at Lighthouse are making greater progress, faster, all while having fun. While other ABA centers typically keep ABA and speech therapies separate, Lighthouse Fusion provides children with greater opportunity for speech development by fusing speech therapy directly into a child’s daily programing. We invite you to learn more here about how this innovative clinical model is helping to unlock each child’s potential. 

To learn more about Lighthouse Autism Center or enroll your child, contact our Family Outreach Coordinator at 402-534-1486 or visit our website.

Omaha West Autism Center Contact Information

6420 S. 193rd Avenue, Suite 100

Omaha, Nebraska 68135

Family Outreach Phone: 402-534-1486

Don’t see an autism treatment center listed near you? Contact us and let us know the area you are in, and we will notify you when we have a center opening near you!

Multidisciplinary Clinical Expertise

Lighthouse Autism Center is expanding its innovative Lighthouse Fusion program, which integrates speech therapy into ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) sessions. The program now includes four dually certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), with two more SLPs set to achieve dual certification soon.

Lighthouse Autism Center, a leading provider of autism support and education, is proud to announce a significant expansion to its team of dually certified Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), part of their groundbreaking Lighthouse Fusion program. Four of Lighthouse’s current SLPs are now dually certified BCBAs and SLPs. By becoming dually certified, these clinicians are continuing to enhance our ability to deliver cutting-edge therapy solutions that drive exceptional outcomes for children with autism.

Lighthouse Fusion is at the forefront of autism therapy innovation, integrating speech therapy directly into a child’s daily ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy sessions. We know that some of the first signs of autism include speech delays, and children with autism are often referred for speech therapy. While most providers keep these disciplines separate, Lighthouse offers a comprehensive approach through Lighthouse Fusion. Not only is this unique model delivering better outcomes, but a better experience for the child and family by receiving all services through one multidisciplinary team.

Key Highlights of the Lighthouse Fusion Expansion

• Addition of Three New Dually Certified Clinicians: The program now boasts a total of 4 dually certified BCBAs and SLPs, with two more of our current SLPs slated to complete their dual certification in the Fall, strengthening our team with highly skilled professionals who are among the few in the world with this dual certification.
• Accelerate progress with Co-Treat Sessions: Co-treat sessions are a cornerstone of the Lighthouse Fusion program, offering a collaborative approach to achieving your child’s speech, language, and vocabulary goals. During these sessions, a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) work together to provide integrated, multidisciplinary support. These sessions can occur with all three clinicians present or with the SLP/BCBA participating virtually, ensuring that each child benefits from the expertise of highly trained professionals regardless of their location. By bringing together three specialists to focus on one child, co-treat sessions are designed to accelerate progress and deliver comprehensive, tailored care.
• Enhanced Therapy Integration: By combining ABA and speech therapy, Lighthouse Fusion offers a comprehensive treatment model that addresses both behavioral and communicative aspects of development. This integrated approach maximizes opportunities for speech development and overall skill advancement.
• Commitment to Innovation and Excellence: This expansion underscores Lighthouse Autism Center’s dedication to pioneering innovative therapy models and achieving the best possible outcomes for our learners. Our dually certified clinicians bring advanced expertise and a collaborative approach to each child’s care, ensuring personalized and effective treatment plans.

“We are thrilled to expand our team of dually certified BCBAs and SLPs as part of Lighthouse’s Fusion program,” said Ashley Whitaker, Director of Speech at Lighthouse Autism Center. These clinicians truly embody Lighthouse’s clinical model of bringing compassionate care and clinical excellence. Through our innovative approach to speech, we are seeing children who previously were unable to communicate learn new modes of communication in as little as one co-treat session. It’s truly amazing see to see how this model enriches the overall experience of our learners.”

About Lighthouse Autism Center

Lighthouse Autism Center is dedicated to providing exceptional autism support and education through personalized, evidence-based therapy programs. With a focus on fostering growth and development in a nurturing environment, Lighthouse Autism Center offers a range of services designed to support children and families throughout their autism journey such as diagnostic testing, ABA therapy, speech therapy, social skills groups, pre-academic learning programs, virtual parent training, and so much more.

Headquartered in Mishawaka, Indiana, Lighthouse was founded in 2012 by the parents of a child with autism.  Over the past eleven years, Lighthouse has grown into a leading center-based ABA therapy provider for children on the autism spectrum, with a network of centers across Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. Lighthouse Autism Center believes that each child has unique and unlimited potential and is committed to bringing together compassionate care and clinical excellence to unlock that potential.

ABA Therapy Center is Now Open in Kearney, Nebraska

Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) continues to expand, now with a network of centers in five states – quite a journey from its humble beginnings serving four families in one building to now serving hundreds of families across four states for over a decade. It is truly amazing. Our services will bring ABA therapy, our unique approach to speech therapy called Lighthouse Fusion®, autism diagnostic testing, parent training, pre-academic learning, and more!

Our newest play-based ABA therapy center is now open, our second center in Nebraska, providing autism services to 25 children and their families and creating over 35 new jobs in the area. 

Our mission is to provide the highest quality autism services to children and families by opening our newest autism center near you. Lighthouse Autism Center has committed to continuing our mission in Kearney, Nebraska as the need for ABA services continues to grow. Lighthouse is determined to fill that need by opening new children’s autism centers in underserved locations with facilities that can accommodate a larger capacity of learners, helping more families and children with autism, reach their goals.

Autism Center for speech and language

Lighthouse Autism Center is the Midwest’s leading autism therapy provider. With beautiful facilities that promote natural and play-based learning, and a team of highly trained and compassionate clinicians, Lighthouse Autism Center brings together compassionate care and clinical excellence to offer the highest quality ABA therapy to children with autism.

With a unique speech therapy model called Lighthouse Fusion®, children at Lighthouse are making greater progress, faster, all while having fun. While other ABA centers typically keep ABA and speech therapies separate, Lighthouse Fusion provides children with greater opportunity for speech development by fusing speech therapy directly into a child’s daily programing. We invite you to learn more here about how this innovative clinical model is helping to unlock each child’s potential. 

To learn more about Lighthouse Autism Center or enroll your child, contact our Family Outreach Coordinator at 402-534-1486 or visit our website.

Kearney Center Contact Information

810 East 56th Street

Suite 1

Kearney, Nebraska 68847

Family Outreach Phone: 402-534-1486

Don’t see an autism treatment center listed near you? Contact us and let us know the area you are in, and we will notify you when we have a center opening near you!

Lighthouse Autism Center Partners with Local Government Officials to Highlight Autism Services and Community Impact

Lighthouse Autism Center is partnering with local government officials to enhance awareness and support for autism services through a series of visits. Starting with Richmond, Indiana, and continuing through cities like Warsaw, Lincoln, and Noblesville, these meetings aim to showcase the center’s impact, discuss the importance of early intervention, and foster community support for autism.

Visits from local government officials

Lighthouse Autism Center is excited to announce a series of visits from local government officials as part of Lighthouse’s community education initiative. Our mission to positively impact children with autism and those that care for them goes beyond our centers to focus on advocating for awareness and acceptance in the communities we serve. With multiple visits scheduled with the mayors of cities we serve including Richmond, Indiana (August 12); Warsaw, Indiana (August 16); Lincoln, Nebraska (September 16); Noblesville, Indiana (October 4); and more locations to come. These visits aim to highlight the vital autism services provided by our centers and engage with local government officials to dialogue and advocate for families with autism in their communities.  

Commitment of local leaders

The upcoming visits will provide local officials with the opportunity to meet with our team, learn about early intervention and its important role in achieving long-term outcomes, and witness firsthand the positive impact of our services. These engagements underscore the commitment of local leaders to understanding and supporting initiatives that improve the quality of life for their residents.

About Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex developmental condition affecting approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Research highlights that early and consistent therapy is crucial for the development of those with autism and can significantly enhance communication skills, social abilities, and overall quality of life. At Lighthouse Autism Center, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, is provided to support children with autism and their families in the development of these skills and support them in ultimately leading more independent lives in the future.

“Early intervention is crucial for children with autism, and Lighthouse Autism Center plays a key role in providing services that truly make a difference,” said Mayor Oler, who recently visited the Richmond center. “I am eager to learn more about the center’s work and explore how we can further support this vital cause in our community.”

These visits emphasize the importance of community support and collaboration in addressing the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Lighthouse Autism Center remains steadfast in its mission to raise awareness about autism and advocate for resources that benefit families across our service areas.

About Lighthouse Autism Center

Lighthouse Autism Center, a leader in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, has been dedicated to supporting families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) since 2012. Founded by parents of a child with autism, Lighthouse offers a comprehensive and individualized approach to therapy that brings together compassionate care and clinical excellence. With a focus on individualized care and early intervention, the center offers a range of services in addition to ABA including diagnostics services, speech therapy, social skills groups, parent training and community training.