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.
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 […]
11/11/2016
Heart of the Matter, November 2016
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and here at Lighthouse Autism Center we are already focused on how we’ll give back to our families, employees, and community. Families: In November, we will host our biannual “Parent’s Day Out” where Lighthouse Autism Center remains open on Saturday with staff who volunteer to give their time to […]
06/27/2016
Hannah and Friends Run and 5K
Hannah and Friends Annual 5K Run and Walk in South Bend, IN Lighthouse Autism Center sponsored and put together a team to participate in the annual Hannah and Friends 5K Run and Walk in South Bend, IN. Each year, Hannah and Friends, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and compassion for those with different abilities, […]
06/21/2016
Autism Minute – Episode 2 – Instructional Control
Lighthouse Autism Center has recently completed the second episode of our Autism Minute series. The Autism Minute is a video series created by Lighthouse Autism Center to provide helpful tips and resources for parents and caregivers of children with Autism. Each series is led by one of our 10 full-time Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and […]
05/18/2016
Warsaw Expansion Complete – Now Enrolling!
After nearly a year of planning, meetings and construction, the expansion at Lighthouse Autism Center in Warsaw is finally complete. The center is bigger and better than ever, and, we can now serve even more families in the Warsaw area. We opened the Warsaw location in July 2013 after many families, doctors, and autism advocates […]
05/02/2016
Clinical Corner May 2016
No MMR-Autism Link in Large Study of Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Despite repeated evidence to the contrary, there are those who continue to assert a link between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), leading to lower vaccination levels. In the largest-ever study of its kind, researchers again found that the MMR vaccine did […]
05/02/2016
Heart of the Matter May 2016
April was Autism Awareness month, which made it an extra special time for those of us in the autism community. To celebrate, we participated in several fundraising events while also collecting donations for the Lighthouse Families First Foundation. The LHFFF allows us to help special needs children, adults, and their families outside of Lighthouse’s capabilities […]
04/29/2016
Autism Minute- A Series for Parents
Lighthouse Autism Center has recently created the first episode to a series called the Autism Minute. The Autism Minute will be a series of videos created by Board Certified Behavior Analysts at Lighthouse Autism Center who want to help parents and caregivers of children with autism, to learn some of the skills we use at […]
04/15/2016
Midwest Amusement Parks and Special Needs Support
Autism-Friendly Amusement Parks in the Midwest We recently came across an article in Indy’s Child that provided a list of amusement parks in the Midwest that provided unique supports for families with special needs. If you are looking for a family outing this summer, take a look at the list of parks below and see how […]
03/25/2016
Autism Minute Episode 1
Katie Meyer, a BCBA at our Warsaw center describes how to create a night time routine for your child, to help them get to bed faster and stay asleep longer.
03/15/2016
Discovery Toys
Developmental Toys for Children with Autism Discovery Toys is committed to bringing fun, safe and developmentally appropriate toys and products to children and adults of special needs and on the autism spectrum. Children with developmental disabilities, like all children, develop at a unique rate and pattern of development. Our products have useful applications for children […]
03/14/2016
Lighthouse Autism Center Happy Hour
This past Thursday, Lighthouse Autism Center hosted a Happy Hour for our Mishawaka employees at Bar Louie near the University Park Mall. These happy hours are hosted several times each year for all of our centers as a way to treat employees and thank them for their hard work and dedication. This is a great […]
03/04/2016
Stages Learning Materials
About Stages Learning For parents and professionals alike, Stages Learning Materials is a great resource for those caring for someone with autism. Started by an ABA Therapist in the late 1990’s, it is now one of the leading sellers of autism related learning resources. Perhaps the most popular is the Language Builder Series an important […]
