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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.
11/04/2024
LAC Expands Diagnostic Testing Services
Lighthouse Autism Center Expands Diagnostic Testing Services to Improve Access and Reduce Wait Times Lighthouse Autism Center is excited to announce the expansion of its diagnostic testing services, aimed at providing families with quicker access to autism evaluations. This enhancement is part of our ongoing commitment to deliver timely and comprehensive autism assessments and support […]
05/20/2014
Adults With Autism Find New Source for Job Interview Advice
Computer Program Helps Adults with Autism Prepare for Job Interviews Knowing what an employer wants to hear can make all the difference during a job interview. For adults with an autism-spectrum disorder, those answers can be harder to come by. And without work, they face the prospect of a much less independent life. But early […]
05/14/2014
Autism Insurance? There’s Now An App For That
In response to widespread confusion over autism and insurance coverage, Autism Speaks is introducing a new interactive web tool to help families determine whether they should be entitled to coverage through their specific health plan. Called the Autism Speaks Insurance Link, the new tool leads families through a short series of questions to determine whether their policy covers common autism treatments, such […]
05/12/2014
Light It Up Blue 2014
The World Lit Up for Autism Awareness Day On April 2 2014, Autism Speaks celebrated World Autism Awareness Day with the 5th annual Light It Up Blue campaign and a series of awareness events. Over 10,000 homes, businesses and landmarks in 136 countries on 7 continents lit up blue to shine a bright light on […]
05/09/2014
#37: Maryland Finalizes Autism Insurance Reform
ANNAPOLIS (May 5, 2014) — Gov. Martin O’Malley today signed a professional licensing bill for behavior analysts, the final step in Maryland’s multi-year effort to require insurance coverage of medically necessary autism treatment. By virtue of the bill-signing, Maryland became the 37th state to enact autism insurance reform. The bill-signing by O’Malley followed the enactment of new regulations […]
05/05/2014
ABA And Licensing: Why It Matters For Your Insurance
The implementation of autism insurance laws has been frustrated at times by demands that practitioners of applied behavior analysis (ABA) gain a state license before their services can qualify for reimbursement — even in states that do not have licenses for behavior analysts. The Autism Speaks Legal Resource Center joined recently in a lawsuit that successfully overturned […]
04/22/2014
Autism Awareness Training for First Responders Teaches Emergency Personnel How to Respond to Individuals with Autism
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and Institute for Behavioral Training (IBT) today announced that they will partner to train first responders on how to approach and interact with individuals with autism spectrum disorder beginning in April for Autism Awareness Month. IBT has trained over 3,000 people across the United States and various countries […]
04/17/2014
Six-Year Quest For Kansas Autism Insurance Reform Ends in Victory
OVERLAND PARK, KS (April 16, 2014) — Governor Sam Brownback today signed legislation expanding autism insurance coverage beyond the state employee health benefit program, culminating a six-year campaign to enact more meaningful reform in Kansas. Enactment of the law also made Kansas the 10th state to amend its original autism insurance law to make it stronger. “Autism […]
04/16/2014
Parent Support Groups
Indiana University has compiled a list of Autism Society of America chapters and additional support groups across Indiana for parents of children across the autism spectrum. This information is provided to help those families trying to locate a group for support. The support groups listed may or may not provide you and your family with […]
04/15/2014
Lighthouse Opens Second Center in Mishawaka- April 2014
Second Autism Center Opens in Mishawaka, Indiana As you know, the prevalence of Autism and need for Autism care in our community is significant and overwhelmingly underserved. Because of the growing needthroughout the Michiana area, Lighthouse will open its second center, located in Mishawaka, in April – in honor of National Autism Awareness Month. “Opening a new center in […]
04/15/2014
Welcome to Lighthouse Autism Center – April 2014
Welcome to Lighthouse – the Autism treatment leader in Indiana. We’re pleased to provide you with The Autism Beacon newsletter – a quarterly publication dedicatedto keeping you up to date with relevant news on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disordersand extending information on the available resources at our Mishawaka and Warsaw centers for your patients in need. Lighthouse is 100% focused on Autism and, specifically, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) […]
04/14/2014
#35: Utah Enacts Autism Insurance Reform
SALT LAKE CITY (April 3, 2014) — — Gov. Gary Herbert today signed legislation making Utah the 35th state to enact autism insurance reform. Utah has one of the nation’s highest rates of prevalence for autism at 1 in 54, or about 2 percent of the state population. Sen. Brian Shiozawa (at the podium) and Governor […]
04/11/2014
Light the Way
On Saturday, April 26 from 10:00am-12:00pm, ADEC will be hosting an Autism Awareness event in downtown Elkhart. There will activities for children, a sensory table, coffee and donuts. The ADEC bell choir will also be there to perform. This event is a great opportunity for families to meet, network, and explore community resources. Lighthouse will […]
