Autism Center in Portage, Indiana
Skills for everyday. Growth for life.
Lighthouse Autism Center in Portage provides personalized, center-based ABA therapy for children with autism. Our play-based approach helps children build communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills that support meaningful progress in everyday life.
Through our innovative Lighthouse Fusion™ model, speech support is integrated directly into the ABA therapy day, helping children develop communication skills naturally through play, social interaction, and real-world learning opportunities.
Our experienced clinical team partners with families to create individualized therapy plans that evolve as children grow – supporting long-term independence, confidence, and success at home, at school, and in the community.
📍 Proudly serving Portage and surrounding communities
Portage Autism Services
Why Families Choose Lighthouse Autism Center in Portage
Families in Portage choose Lighthouse Autism Center because we provide more than autism therapy — we provide guidance, support, and a clear path forward for your child and your family.
Our center-based ABA therapy programs combine structured learning, play-based engagement, and collaborative clinical expertise to help children build meaningful skills they can use every day.
The Lighthouse Approach to ABA Therapy includes:
- Individualized treatment plans
- Play-based, engaging learning
- Ongoing progress tracking
- Close family collaboration
Our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) bring extensive experience in evidence-based autism therapy and work collaboratively with families to support meaningful developmental progress.
Families choose Lighthouse Autism Center for:
- Personalized ABA therapy treatment plans
- Experienced BCBAs and autism clinical teams
- Lighthouse Fusion™ integrated speech support
- Center-based autism therapy designed for children
- Play-based learning environments
- Family support throughout the therapy journey
- Structured routines that build confidence and independence
- Many insurance and Medicaid plans accepted
Located in Portage, our autism therapy center proudly serves families with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Autism Diagnostic Services in Portage
If you suspect your child may have autism, getting answers early can make an important difference.
Lighthouse Autism Center offers autism evaluation services to help families better understand their child’s development and next steps for care.
Our diagnostic team works closely with families throughout the evaluation process, from initial concerns to assessment, results, and personalized recommendations.
Autism evaluations may help identify:
- Communication delays
- Social interaction challenges
- Repetitive behaviors or restricted interests
- Delayed developmental milestones
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Behavioral concerns related to autism spectrum disorder
Early diagnosis and early intervention can help children build critical developmental skills during important growth periods.
Our goal is to help families feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.
ABA Therapy for Children with Autism
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an evidence-based autism therapy approach that helps children build meaningful skills while reducing behaviors that may interfere with communication, learning, and independence.
At Lighthouse Autism Center in Portage, ABA therapy is personalized to help children gain skills that improve everyday life.
ABA Therapy Can Help Children:
- Improve communication and language skills
- Build social and play skills
- Follow routines and directions
- Increase independence
- Develop emotional regulation skills
- Strengthen daily living skills
- Build school readiness skills
- Reduce challenging behaviors
Our Portage autism therapy center provides a structured, supportive environment where children can learn, practice, and apply skills throughout the day.
Benefits of Center-Based ABA Therapy:
- Consistent routines and individualized instruction
- Social interaction with peers
- Structured learning and play opportunities
- Collaborative support from a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Ongoing progress monitoring
- Sensory-friendly environments
Every therapy plan is continuously monitored and adapted to support long-term developmental growth.
