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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.
08/13/2025
ABA Therapy Tips for Taking Your Autistic Child to the Dentist
Taking Your Autistic Child to the Dentist For any child, and even adults, a trip to the dentist can often be filled with anxiety, fear, and discomfort. For a autistic child, especially, these feelings can be even further heightened by sensitivities to noise, smell, and touch. To make this experience better for both the child […]
06/09/2014
Autism, Schizophrenia Linked to Environmental Pollution, According to New Study
A new study reveals that exposure to environmental pollution may cause autism or schizophrenia. While the link pollution and autism has previously been investigated, researchers from the University of Rochester have uncovered the biological mechanism that may explain how pollution can put people at a higher risk for both autism and schizophrenia. “From a toxicological […]
06/05/2014
My Job Chart: A Great Tool for Families!
My Job Chart is visually stimulating, engaging and most importantly, FUN! Hard work and money management are two critical skills for individuals with autism of all ages and My Job Chart provides an interactive way to learn both! Here is what one mom had to say: “One of the tools we found to help my son […]
06/03/2014
Great Day for our Families at “FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks”
A Day at the Speedway – A Nascar Experience for Autistic Children Dover, Del. (June 1, 2014) — Dozens of families from our community got to partake in “Autism Speaks Day at The Races.” It was a unique opportunity for those on the autism spectrum and their families to attend a NASCAR race in a […]
05/28/2014
World Health Assembly Adopts Resolution on Autism
Today the World Health Assembly adopted a formal resolution making autism a global health priority. The assembly is the governing body of the World Health Organization (WHO). As such, the resolution brings a formal commitment by member states of the United Nations. Autism Speaks’ Andy Shih announced the good news of the WHO resolution on […]
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 […]
