Lighthouse Blog Articles - Page 26
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.
04/02/2025
The Importance of Early Intervention: Why Referring for ABA Therapy at a Young Age Matters
Early intervention is vital for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as it significantly improves long-term developmental outcomes. Research shows that early referral to evidence-based therapies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), can enhance cognitive, language, and social skills. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends autism screening at 18 and 24 months to ensure timely […]
02/14/2019
The Lighthouse Autism Center Story
Opening of First Lighthouse Autism Center In 2012, Lighthouse Autism Center opened its first center in northern Indiana with a mission of bringing quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to communities in need. As parents of a child with autism, Gregg and Sandy experienced first-hand the transformative impact of ABA therapy. Gregg and Sandy’s third […]
12/28/2018
The Heart of the Matter
A word from our Executive Director The holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect on our many blessings and seek ways to give back to others who may be less fortunate. Each year, Lighthouse Autism Center participates in a community service project. Past projects have included: sponsoring a Christmas dinner and gifts for few […]
12/28/2018
Lighthouse Opens Sixth Center in Granger, Indiana
New center to open in Granger, in January of 2019. We will immediately begin serving children with autism in the Granger area. As with all other centers, the idea for a Granger location has driven primarily by the needs for increased ABA services in that community. Many current Lighthouse families live in Granger, and many […]
12/28/2018
Staff Spotlight
Madelyn’s Lighthouse Story Madelyn Horvath, ABA Therapist Lighthouse Autism Center would not be the fun and caring center it is without our talented and dedicated staff. Our Staff Spotlight, Madelyn Horvath, is one in particular that has truly made an impact on the lives of our children. Madelyn stated, “My favorite thing about working at […]
09/27/2018
How to Find the Best ABA Center Part 4 – The Intake Process
Dealing With Insurance to Cover ABA Therapy Does the center offer support for dealing with insurance companies and helping you navigate the insurance process? Dealing with insurance by yourself can be a nightmare. Many insurance companies can prove to be difficult when it comes to covering ABA therapy. That is why it is so important […]
09/17/2018
Veronica Perea: Lighthouse Autism Center Award Winner
Recognising Outstanding ABA Therapy at Lighthouse Autism Center Lighthouse Autism Center’s Company Values are at the core of everything we do. We live our values every day, and it is reflected in our standards and expectations for providing outstanding ABA therapy. This week, we want to recognize and award our own Veronica Perea for the […]
09/05/2018
How to Find the Best ABA Center – Part 3: Training and Safety
The time and effort that goes into training and safety can tell you a lot about the quality of an ABA center. Let’s take an in-depth look at some of the training and safety practices that ABA centers should be using to provide quality, ABA therapy services. Therapists that are working 1 on 1 with […]
09/04/2018
Lighthouse Autism Center Award Winner, Diana Caban: Don’t separate the vision from the operations
Diana Caban Demonstrates Core Lighthouse Values We are continuing our blog series on our Lighthouse Company Values. Our values are at the core of everything we do. The way that we provide high-quality ABA therapy is built on the foundation of our values. This week, we want to recognize and award our own Diana Caban […]
08/30/2018
How to Find the Best ABA Center – Part 2: Communication
Great communication can make the experience with your ABA provider much more positive. On the flip side, an ABA center with bad communication can cause you serious frustration. Let’s walk through some ways that you can tell if a center has poor communication skills before you enroll. Daily, two-way parent communication If you dropped your […]
08/30/2018
Lighthouse Autism Center Award Winner, Ally Furnas: Judge People by More than Their Metrics
Ally Exemplifies the LAC Values, a Well-Deserved Award! Lighthouse Autism Center’s Company Values are so important to who we are. We are going to continue to showcase the winners of this years LAC awards. By doing this, we showcase who and what it means to be exemplary of our values. The employee recognized for our […]
08/27/2018
Lighthouse Autism Center Award Winner, Cassie Gaines: Care about People More than Anything
Lighthouse Autism Center’s Company Values are at the core of everything we do. We live our values every day, and it is reflected in our standards and expectations for providing outstanding ABA therapy. Recently, we have recognized 7 employees who are shining examples of our values, and we would like to introduce you to one […]
07/31/2018
The Lighthouse Way: Low Turnover and Small Case Loads
Meet our Long Term Staff at Lighthouse Autism Center The leading clinical staff are central to the quality of care at any ABA center. They are the Board Certified Behavior Analysts who write and oversee programs for individual clients. When an ABA center has low turnover amongst its leading clinical staff, this is a good […]
