Lighthouse Blog Articles - Page 25
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 […]
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 […]
10/10/2019
How to Best Advocate for Your Child with Autism
We understand firsthand the struggles that parents and caregivers face when trying to advocate for a child with autism. Believe it or not, children with autism have unlimited possibilities. The degree of success a child with autism will have depends greatly upon early intervention and appropriate educational support. Parents and providers should never view any […]
09/26/2019
Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese Visits Lighthouse Autism Center’s Newest ABA Center
Visit from Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese at Indiana ABA Center On Wednesday, September 25th, Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese visited Lighthouse Autism Center’s newest ABA therapy center in Elkhart, Indiana. The newest center opened in August and is the seventh center opened by Lighthouse Autism Center, which provides ABA therapy services in Mishawaka, Granger, Plymouth, Warsaw […]
09/17/2019
2019 Lighthouse Values Award Winners!
Meet the Winners of Lighthouse Autism Center’s 2019 Values Awards Each of Lighthouse Autism Centers seven centers are guided and operate based on seven core values. These include: 1. Care about people more than anything.2. Judge people by more than their metrics.3. Don’t separate the vision from the operations.4. Put a premium on innovation & […]
08/14/2019
Lighthouse Sponsors Continuing Education Event for BCBA’s
Register for the BCBA Education Event Lighthouse Autism Center will be sponsoring a continuing education event in partnership with the Career Academy of South Bend on Saturday, September 14, 2019. For more information, see the flyer below. To register for this event, click here.
06/18/2019
Lighthouse Celebrates 7 Year Anniversary
7 Year Anniversary for Lighthouse Autism Center This past May, Lighthouse Autism Center celebrated it’s seven year anniversary. It’s hard to believe we have been open seven years already. It seems like not all too long ago we were welcoming our first group of kiddos to our center in Mishawaka. Since then, we have grown […]
06/18/2019
Lighthouse Autism Center Announces New Center in Elkhart!
ABA Autism Center Lighthouse Autism Center, a therapy center for children with autism, is excited to announce it will be opening a new center in Elkhart, Indiana. This will be the seventh location for Lighthouse Autism Center, which opened its first center in Mishawaka, Indiana in 2012. Lighthouse Autism Center provides intensive, center-based therapy utilizing […]
06/03/2019
My Child & Autism: How Much Therapy is Too Much?
ABA Therapy for Autism is a Full Time Therapy, Here’s Why. Prospective parents visiting our center often ask the question, “how much is too much therapy?” At Lighthouse Autism Center, we specialize in full-time, center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. This is an intensive type of therapy that is the only therapy for children with […]
05/23/2019
My Child & Autism: Siblings
When a child is diagnosed with autism, it affects the entire family. While we often think of the parents or caregivers as those primarily affected, siblings are deeply affected as well. So, as parents, we must ask ourselves, what can we do to help both our child with autism as well as their brothers and […]
05/23/2019
A New LAC: Granger Community
Autism Center Opened in Granger, Indiana Lighthouse Autism Center has opened it’s sixth center in Granger, IN and is excited to be serving this local community. Like other centers, the new center is a large building with the highest safety standards, a beautiful play area, and plenty of natural light. It is the perfect space […]
05/17/2019
My Child & Autism: Finding Community
Finding a Community Network for Families with Autistic Children When facing the challenges of parenting a child with autism, it’s important for caregivers to understand they are not alone. With 1 in 61 children diagnosed with autism, there are many parents and caregivers going through the same struggles. At Lighthouse, we understand the importance of […]
