Lighthouse Blog Articles - Page 22
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.
11/20/2024
What is Stimming In Autism? – Lighthouse Autism Center
Stimming is a self-stimulatory behavior common in autistic children. In this blog, we examine stimming in more detail: what causes it, how to manage it, and why children engage in these repetitive behaviors. What is Stimming, and Why Does My Autistic Child Stim? What is stimming? Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behavior, refers to repetitive actions […]
04/09/2020
At Home Resources for Families During COVID-19
Activities to do at Home During Covid-19 Pandemic Our Lighthouse team understands the challenges that parents and children face when their daily routines are disrupted. During this time of adjustment, we want to help our kiddos by providing some fun and educational activities. Please see below for a list of resources you may utilize during […]
04/03/2020
Staff Spotlight: Meet Ashley
Lighthouse Autism Center is starting a new initiative highlighting the amazing employees we have working at our centers. Our Staff Spotlight will feature employees across all different centers in a variety of positions. This is an opportunity for our community to get to know the people who work so hard every day to deliver the […]
03/10/2020
Staff Spotlight: Meet Autumn
Lighthouse Autism Center is starting a new initiative highlighting the amazing employees we have working at our centers. Our Staff Spotlight will feature employees across all different centers in a variety of positions. This is an opportunity for our community to get to know the people who work so hard every day to deliver the […]
03/05/2020
Community Resources for Autism in Elkhart, Indiana
Autism Resources for Families in Elkhart, Indiana Have you ever heard the phrase, “it takes a village?” For families with autism, this is especially true as they try to provide the best quality of life for their loved one with autism. With 1 in 58 children diagnosed with autism, it is likely you or someone […]
02/25/2020
Staff Spotlight: Meet Maddie
Lighthouse Autism Center is starting a new initiative highlighting the amazing employees we have working at our centers. Our Staff Spotlight will feature employees across all different centers in a variety of positions. This is an opportunity for our community to get to know the people who work so hard every day to deliver the […]
01/27/2020
Community Resources for Autism in South Bend, Indiana
Comprehensive Guide to Community Organizations in South Bend, Indiana The most recent CDC report stated that 1 in 58 children are diagnosed with autism. Chances are, you or someone you know is affected by autism in some way. Whether you were diagnosed, a child, a family member, or a friend. Those who care for someone […]
12/16/2019
Siblings of Children with Autism
Children with autism experience social delays, trouble communicating and various other developmental delays that can cause a family to experience extra stress and hardship. This can be particularly hard for siblings who may not understand that their brother and sister has autism and that may cause them to act, communicate or express themselves differently. Below […]
11/18/2019
Center-Based ABA Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis In June of 2012 there was a major federal policy change that took place that provided more families living with autism access to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy. Now, nearly all states require health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy. Many people will agree that ABA therapy is something that can be […]
11/11/2019
Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese Visits Newest Center in Elkhart, IN
Elkhart Mayor meets student at Elkhart’s newest ABA Center On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese visited Lighthouse Autism Center’s newest center in Elkhart, IN. Mayor Neese met with founder and Executive Director, Gregg Maggioli, to learn more about Lighthouse and the ABA services being offered to the Elkhart community, as well as […]
11/11/2019
Technology as a Reinforcement Tool
While scientists work on finding the causes of autism behavioral specialists are making great strides in assisting child development through the use of technology. How Technology Can Help with Childhood Development Computers in the classroom have evolved from a luxury to a necessity as communication technologies progress. As traditional classrooms have proven successful with the […]
11/03/2019
Social Skills and Children with Autism
Verbal Skills and Your Child with Autism Children with autism often struggle with verbal communication skills. A child may be unable to speak in full sentences, only say a few words, or simply unable to carry on a conversation or be unwilling to. Children with autism also may struggle in social environments where verbal communication […]
10/28/2019
Heart of the Matter – Denny and Ronnie Maggioli Retire
Most people might not know that my parents, Denny and Ronnie Maggioli, have had a huge impact on the success of Lighthouse Autism Center, going all the way back to the very beginning, when our first center opened in 2012. When we opened our first center, my family and I lived in Carmel, Indiana and […]
