Lighthouse Blog Articles - Page 28
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.
10/24/2024
Lighthouse Autism Center Expands ABA Services to North Carolina
Lighthouse Autism Center expands to North Carolina with three new centers in Hickory, Statesville, and Monroe, set to open in Spring 2025, offering comprehensive autism services and support. Lighthouse Autism Center Announces Expansion to North Carolina Comprehensive Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder Lighthouse Autism Center, a leading provider of center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, […]
10/14/2015
Does Frankenstein have Autism?
Educating Local Youth on Autism: Understanding and Approaching It During a presentation on autism to a third grade class today, our Outreach Coordinator received a rather amusing question, “Does Frankenstein have autism?” With Halloween so close it is certainly understandable why a child might pose such a question. Frankenstein is definitely different. He might not […]
09/07/2015
Autism Benefit on Saturday, September 19th!
On Saturday, September 19th, there will be an Autism Benefit and Walk to benefit Ashtons Army and the Lighthouse Families First Foundation. The Autism Awareness walk will take place at Buetter Park at 11:30am and will be immediately followed by a benefit at the VFW Post 360 on East Jefferson from 1:00-6:00pm. This is a family […]
09/02/2015
Lighthouse Gets Lockers!
Last week Lighthouse Autism Center installed lockers at its Park Place location where kids are enrolled in the Junior Learning Program. Many of these kids are preparing to transfer back to school, and as a result, many of their programs include learning daily skills that they will need in school. Lockers will help teach them […]
08/21/2015
Getting to Know LAC Employees
Last Monday, Lighthouse held it’s first post-work, small group Happy Hour at Cheddar’s in Mishawaka. Five employees were selected from our various locations to meet with Executive Director, Gregg Maggioli, to get to know him as well as each other better. As LAC continues to grow, we believe it is important to get to know […]
07/31/2015
First Week in Plymouth
This week was the first week we had staff at our new center Plymouth, IN. They were busy opening countless boxes, putting together carts, tables, rooms, and getting the center put together. Thank you to all of the staff who worked there this week getting the center ready for our kiddos. Here is a sneak […]
07/28/2015
Clinical Corner – Spring 2015
New Research Looks at Potential Genetic Causes of Autism Tech & Science News, Published by Newsweek. By Paul Mejia Although genetics have long been thought to influence autism, researchers have struggled to concretely link individual genes with the condition, as many children who develop it have parents who did not. Now, two landmark studies recently […]
07/28/2015
Plymouth is Home to Our Fourth Lighthouse Center
LAC Offers Therapy Services in Plymouth, Indiana Starting in August, Lighthouse will begin to offer therapy services to Plymouth and the surrounding communities. The center will be located in Plymouth and will be home to our newest – and fourth – Lighthouse Autism Center. With this location we’ll be able to provide much-needed ABA therapy […]
07/28/2015
New Hubs Established for Early Diagnosis of Autism
The earlier a child is diagnosed with autism or developmental delays, the sooner intervention services can start. It’s during this time of rapid brain growth and plasticity that it can help a child the most. To increase the number of area children who would benefit from early intervention, the Indiana University School of Medicine formed […]
07/28/2015
Heart of the Matter – Spring 2015
At Lighthouse Autism Center, we strive to provide quality ABA treatment for all those who are in need. By placing our focus on each child and their parents, we do everything we can to make a positive difference in their lives. Yet, even with a dedicated, highly trained, and committed team of clinicians, there are […]
07/24/2015
Lighthouse Autism Center’s 3rd Annual Baseball Outing
On Thursday, July 23rd, Lighthouse Autism Center hosted its third annual baseball outing. Staff from all three (and soon to be four!) locations came together for an evening at the ballpark. It is an event we always look forward to and we love seeing how the outing grows from year-to-year. This is a great opportunity […]
06/03/2015
Sandy Maggioli elected VP of InPeat
Exciting News for our Co-Founder Sandy Maggioli It is with great excitement that we announce Sandy Maggioli’s election as Vice President of InPeat. For those of you not familiar with this organization, InPeat seeks to “enhance the professional success of it’s member organizations, to facilitate relationships with payers, encourage and facilitate the adherence to high […]
05/15/2015
Lighthouse 3rd Anniversary BBQ
Three Years of ABA Therapy at Northern Indiana Center This month we celebrate three years of providing quality ABA therapy in Northern Indiana. Since opening in 2012, Lighthouse Autism Center has opened three centers and has plans to open a fourth this summer. Yesterday, we celebrated this achievement with our Annual Anniversary Bbq. Lighthouse staff […]
