Lighthouse Blog Articles - Page 27
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 […]
06/12/2018
Interviews with the Lighthouse Staff that Highlight Hope!
An Insight Into the Incredible People who Work at Lighthouse Autism Center Have you ever wanted to know the perspective of the staff who work with the amazing kiddos at Lighthouse? What about seeing and hearing their perspective? Well recently Lighthouse interviewed some of our staff members to get their take on what they see […]
04/13/2018
Lighthouse Opens 5th Center in Michigan
Opening of Lighthouse Autism Center in Portage, Michigan Lighthouse Autism Center has grown drastically in the nearly six years it has been open. Since 2012, Lighthouse has opened a new center in a new location each year, with its most recent center opening in the Fall of 2017 in Portage, Michigan. This is Lighthouse’s fifth […]
04/13/2018
Clinical Corner Spring 2018
Anthem Insurance Cos. Inc. will pay almost $1.63 million to endclaims that it violated federal benefit laws by placing certaincaps on the coverage of therapy treatments for children withsevere autism disorders. Anthem also agrees to stop using guidelines that base coverageof applied behavior analysis therapy for autism solely on anindividual’s age, according to a motion […]
02/08/2018
WMU Psychology Student Moves to South Bend, IN for Her Career – then Her Career Moves back to Kalamazoo
When Natalie Donkersloot was an undergrad psych student at WMU, she didn’t know that one day she would be working with children with autism. In fact, Natalie thought she would end up in an organizational behavior management or industrial organizational position in a large company. That all changed when she took a class on applied […]
11/15/2017
Clinical Corner Winter 2017
Prenatal multivitamins linked to lower autism risk A new study suggests prenatal multivitamins may reduce a child’s risk of developing autism. The study analyzed more than a quarter-million mother-child pairs in Sweden and found a link between multivitamin use and risk of the neurological disorder. It’s estimated that 1 in ever 68 people in the […]
11/15/2017
Open Enrollment – What You Need to Know
A Guide to Health Insurance for Children with Autism Health insurance has changed dramatically in the last year, with many companies, like Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and IU Health, leaving the individual market in Indiana. This means there are fewer choices for 2018 making it important to begin shopping early. The Affordable Care Act […]
06/13/2017
Lighthouse Autism Center Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
Five-Year Anniversary of Lighthouse Autism Center In May of 2012, Lighthouse Autism Center opened its doors to its first family. With just one center, a handful of staff, and four kids, the center started with humble beginnings. “We knew what it was like to raise a child with autism and wanted to provide support and […]
06/12/2017
Clinical Corner, June 2017
The Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) aims to be a national model, offering a mix of vocational and residential programs for adults with autism to work and live within a universal community. An estimated 1 in 68 children nationally – and 1 in 21 in New Jersey – are diagnosed with an autism […]
06/12/2017
Heart of the Matter, June 2017
For three years in a row, the Lighthouse Families First Foundation has partnered with Hockey 4 Life to bring autism awareness to the local community and help families in need. Hockey 4 Life, a non-profit organization of civic-minded hockey enthusiasts, seeks to raise funds for local organizations through an annual hockey tournament, raffles, and silent […]
11/11/2016
Open Enrollment, November 2016 What You Need to Know
What you need to know: The landscape of health insurance has dramatically changed over the course of 2016, with many companies, such as Unitedhealthcare, leaving the individual market in Indiana. Unfortunately, there are fewer choices for 2017, which makes it more important to begin shopping early. A health insurance plan covering ABA services is necessary […]
11/11/2016
Clinical Corner, November 2016
Genetic Research Could Lead to Earlier Autism Diagnosis In an article published in Behavior Genetics, researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negeg (BGU) say they’re closer to understanding the genetic basis of autism. The researchers found distinct characteristics in genes associated with autism that distinguish them from other brain-specific genes. They believe this will allow […]
