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Discover valuable insights and heartfelt stories from our dedicated team, as well as contributions from experts in the field. We explore the nuances of ABA therapy services and successful strategies implemented at our center for autism to provide you and your family with the support needed to help your child shine.

At Lighthouse Autism Center, we're committed to offering the highest quality ABA therapy for children, tailored to meet the individual needs of each and every family we serve. Join us as we share in your family's journey, offering advice, encouragement, and the latest in autism news and education.

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10/24/2024

Lighthouse Autism Center Expands ABA Services to North Carolina

Lighthouse Autism Center expands to North Carolina with three new centers in Hickory, Statesville, and Monroe, set to open in Spring 2025, offering comprehensive autism services and support. Lighthouse Autism Center Announces Expansion to North Carolina Comprehensive Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder Lighthouse Autism Center, a leading provider of center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, […]

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06/20/2022

Children with Autism: Boys Verses Girls

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Boys Verses Girls According to the CDC, boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. But does this mean that boys are more likely to have autism or does this mean that girls are just being underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed? Signs of autism in girls can be easily […]

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06/17/2022

The “Proof is in the Paddington”

Autism Success Stories: The “Proof is in the Paddington” This week, Lighthouse Fusion Director, Janine Shapiro, CCC-SLP/BCBA, and Lighthouse Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Jessica McCuen, traveled to London.  Tourist sightseeing, international cuisine, and West End shows were not on the itinerary.  Instead, the focus was Hannah*, a doe-eyed, 5-year-old girl with autism secondary to a […]

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06/16/2022

Meet Janine Shapiro, M.S., CCC SLP-BCBA

Meet Janine Shapiro: Director of Lighthouse Fusion™ What made you decide on a career in therapy? I have two younger siblings who presented with developmental speech disorders. I grew up in clinical waiting rooms! My parents had enormous respect and gratitude towards my brothers’ speech therapist; she was a hero in our house!   What inspires/drives you? […]

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06/16/2022

Acronyms Used With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Acronyms and What You Need to Know Do you have a child that has recently been diagnosed with autism but do not understand all the acronyms being tossed around with autism?  Let us help you breakdown some of the most commonly used acronyms used with autism. There are so many! Let us start with […]

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06/14/2022

What is Stimming and Why Does my Child with Autism Stim?

What is stimming? Stimming or self-stimulating behavior includes the repetitive actions of twirling or spinning, hand-flapping, head-banging and many other complex body movements. It also includes the repetitive use of an object, such as flicking a rubber band, twirling a piece of string, or repetitive activities involving the senses (such as repeatedly feeling a particular […]

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06/06/2022

Lighthouse Autism Center Opens New Center in Portage, Indiana!

ABA Therapy Center is Now Open in Portage, Indiana! Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) continues to expand autism clinics, with a network of centers in now, three states – quite a journey from its humble beginnings serving four families in one building to now serving hundreds of families across three states for nearly a decade, it’s […]

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06/03/2022

Lighthouse Fusion ™: Meeting the Child Where They Are Most Engaged

Meeting the Child Where They Are Most Engaged Play-based ABA Therapy Lighthouse Autism Center offers beautiful, play-based environments. With an innovative ABA therapy model called Lighthouse Fusion ™, children make greater progress, faster, all while having fun. Together speech and ABA fuse into one comprehensive program. Children are immersed in imaginary spaces where they can […]

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05/25/2022

Lighthouse Fusion ™: Fusing Together ABA and Speech Therapy

Fusing ABA and Speech Into One Enhanced Therapy Solution Lighthouse Fusion ™ was developed by a team of dually certified clinicians at Lighthouse Autism Center is an enhanced therapy solution that blends the best practices of ABA and speech therapies into one comprehensive program.  At Lighthouse, we are committed to bringing together compassionate care and […]

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05/12/2022

Setting a Strong Foundation, the Lighthouse Way – Meet Leila Allen

Leila Tells Us About Her Time at Lighthouse In May of 2022, Lighthouse Autism Center is celebrating 10 years of business. This would not be possible without our tenured staff. These individuals helped build a strong foundation for Lighthouse Autism Center and continue to bring compassion and expertise every day! They have paved a path […]

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05/12/2022

Setting a Strong Foundation, the Lighthouse Way – Meet Melissa Williams

Meet Melissa Williams In May of 2022, Lighthouse Autism Center is celebrating 10 years of business. This would not be possible without our tenured staff. These individuals helped build a strong foundation for Lighthouse Autism Center and continue to bring compassion and expertise every day! They have paved a path for an inspiring future of […]

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05/12/2022

Setting a Strong Foundation, the Lighthouse Way – Meet Maggie Gendel

Meet Maggie Gendel In May of 2022, Lighthouse Autism Center is celebrating 10 years of business. This would not be possible without our tenured staff. These individuals helped build a strong foundation for Lighthouse Autism Center and continue to bring compassion and expertise every day! They have paved a path for an inspiring future of […]

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05/12/2022

Setting a Strong Foundation, the Lighthouse Way – Meet Katie Meyer

Meet Katie Meyer In May of 2022, Lighthouse Autism Center is celebrating 10 years of business. This would not be possible without our tenured staff. These individuals helped build a strong foundation for Lighthouse Autism Center and continue to bring compassion and expertise every day! They have paved a path for an inspiring future of […]

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