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.
06/11/2025
Overcoming Stereotypes
Autism stereotypes are common and can have significant social consequences for autistic children. Misconceptions hinder the acceptance and inclusion of autistic children. Challenging these stereotypes is vital for creating a more understanding and supportive society. Challenging Common Autism Stereotypes When people hear the word “autism,” they often imagine a narrow set of images, like the […]
03/21/2022
Driving a Global Impact with Innovative Techniques
Innovative Techniques of ABA and Speech Therapy Our very own Janine Shapiro, CCC-SLP, BCBA, Director of Speech/ABA Integration at Lighthouse Autism Center, recently presented at a highly attended Beijing-organized presentation. This was a virtual presentation that was quick to fill at full capacity, with several of China’s behavioral analyst in attendance! The focus of this […]
03/15/2022
Lighthouse Autism Center Staff Spotlight: Jordan
Meet Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight of the Month: Jordan. Staff Spotlight: Meet Jordan Jordan started working at Lighthouse Autism Center in July of 2021 and has just recently hit six months as an (RBT) Registered Behavior Technician! She graduated from Warsaw Community High School as well as Ivy Tech and spent two years […]
03/07/2022
Brewing up success with one Lighthouse Autism Family
Following the Journey of Nick – delivering 22 years of compassionate care Featuring Maggie Curry, Program Manager, BCBA 2010 Maggie Curry started working with Nick at an ABA provider in 2010. He was 6 years old at the time. His family moved to Indiana from Nebraska for quality ABA services when Nick was 3 or […]
02/15/2022
Lighthouse Autism Center Staff Spotlight: Melissa
Meet Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight of the Month: Melissa. Melissa is a Family Outreach Coordinator and has worked at Lighthouse Autism Center for 7.5 years. She began her Lighthouse journey in 2014 as a ABA Therapist/RBT before being promoted to a Senior Therapist in 2018 and now Family Outreach Coordinator for the Elkhart, Goshen […]
02/11/2022
Lighthouse Autism Center Opens New Center in Anderson, Indiana!
Lighthouse Autism Center Opening in Anderson, Indiana! Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) continues to expand, 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 truly amazing. Our newest […]
06/10/2021
Lighthouse Autism Center Announces New Location in Noblesville, Indiana
New Location Center Opens in Noblesville, Indiana Lighthouse Autism Center has some exciting news to share with you! This fall, Lighthouse Autism Center will open a new location in Noblesville, Indiana! The newest center will be part of the Access Together with Lighthouse Autism Center region and will be located at 15755 North Point Blvd. […]
06/07/2021
2021 Autism Awareness Scholarship Winner!
In 2020, Lighthouse Autism Center established the Lighthouse Autism Center Autism Awareness scholarship. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to an individual enrolled at a college or university as an undergraduate student in their junior or senior year, preferably in an area that we currently serve. While we had many impressive applications, Kaveh […]
05/21/2021
Lighthouse Autism Center Celebrates 9 Year Anniversary
On May 21, 2012, Lighthouse Autism Center opened its very first center in Mishawaka, Indiana. With a handful of clients and a small team of clinicians, we began providing ABA therapy services to the Michiana community. Since then, we have opened centers all over northern Indiana and southwest Michigan and recently expanded into central Indiana. […]
03/12/2021
Staff Spotlight: Meet Alexis
Meet Alexis: Mishawaka Center Meet Alexis! Alexis is a Registered Behavioral Technician at our Mishawaka center, where she has worked for a year. She is a graduate of Indiana University and holds a degree in Psychology. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, Alexis is responsible for working one-on-one with children with autism and implementing […]
03/02/2021
Staff Spotlight: Meet Katie Beth
Meet Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight of the Month: Katie Beth Meet Katie Beth! Katie Beth is a Registered Behavioral Technician at our Granger center, where she has worked for a year and a half. She also has a degree in ministry and theology from Atlanta Bible College. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, […]
02/16/2021
Staff Spotlight: Meet Tiffaney
Meet Tiffaney! Tiffaney is a Registered Behavioral Technician at our South Bend center, where she has worked for two and a half years. Tiffaney also has a degree in Psychology from Indiana University South Bend. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, Tiffaney is responsible for working one-on-one with children with autism and implementing therapy […]
02/11/2021
Tips for House Hunting with Your Child on the Spectrum
Guidance for Families with Children with Autism when Moving House Moving is always a stressful and complicated endeavor. But when you have a child on the autism spectrum, the thought of packing up your household and moving somewhere new can seem like a near-impossible task. Parents often worry that their children will get overwhelmed by […]
