Lighthouse Blog Articles - Page 18
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.
05/12/2025
Lighthouse Autism Center Staff Spotlight: Sara Beckman
Sara began her role at Lighthouse Autism Center on July 5th, 2022, and currently serves as a dually-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She holds an undergraduate degree from Purdue University and earned her master’s in Communication Science Disorders from Illinois State University. She later completed her BCBA certification through the […]
08/04/2022
Lighthouse Autism Center to Open New Autism Center in Castleton, Indiana!
Lighthouse Autism Center is Expanding Services into Castleton, Indiana Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) continues to expand, now with a network of centers in 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 is truly […]
07/28/2022
Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy focuses on the principles and techniques of learning theory to help increase or decrease certain behaviors.
07/14/2022
Lighthouse Autism Center Staff Spotlight: Bryn
Bryn is the Clinical Director at our Fishers Autism Center.
07/11/2022
Lighthouse Autism Center to Open New Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan!
Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) continues to expand, with a network of centers in now, three states
06/30/2022
Sensory-Friendly Tips for Children with Autism on July 4th
Holidays in general can be overwhelming and overstimulating for children with autism.
06/27/2022
Autism Signs in Infants
We take a look at the most common autism symptoms in babies and toddlers, and the importance of getting children diagnosed as early as possible.
06/21/2022
How Autism Can Help You Land a Job
Some employers increasingly are viewing autism as an asset and not a deficiency in the workplace.
06/21/2022
ABA Therapy Tips for Taking Your Child with Autism to the Dentist
Taking Your Child With Autism to the Dentist For any child, and even adults, a trip to the dentist can often be filled with anxiety, fear, and discomfort. For a child with autism especially, these feelings can be even further heightened by sensitivities to noise, smell, and touch. In order to make this experience better […]
06/21/2022
Impact of Dropping Asperger’s from the DSM-V
Asperger’s Syndrome Falls Under Category of ASD in DSM-V A big change is about to take place in the soon to be released Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, more commonly known as the DSM-V. Asperger’s syndrome has dropped from the manual and instead it will fall under the category of Autism Spectrum Disorders […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
