How have you impacted Adam’s life? There are 3 areas that stand out to us and are in no particular order. Getting Adam to try any new foods outside his “home” foods continues to amaze us and we can’t help but shake our heads in bewilderment . Hands down you guys have gotten him to eat food we never could. Adam’s vocabulary has increased over 150 words when it comes to sign language. He continues to identify actions with words. Transitioning Adam to “big boy” underwear has been nothing short of amazing.
(read more)Autism Center in Portage, Michigan
2314 Helen Avenue Suite 200
Portage, MI 49002
269-249-1490
Lighthouse Autism Center is the only ABA center in southwest Michigan operated by an award-winning team with more than a decade of experience managing an autism center. Today, it’s the place to go for superior autism treatment from the highest-quality facility, staff, and ABA therapy in the area. Clients who come to us can expect personalized support from dedicated professionals who are committed to giving hope to children and their families.
Our applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for autism is specifically aimed at helping children develop new skills, refine previously learned skills, and decrease socially significant problem behaviors. Designed and overseen by qualified and trained Board-certified behavioral analysts, our ABA therapy begins with detailed child assessments that allow us to set personalized goals and detailed instruction plans for each individual. In the therapy program, we continually collect data to see what is and isn’t working, and modify and adjust our approach to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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We've Been Where You Are
Owned and Operated by Parents of a Child with Autism
The founders of Lighthouse Autism Center, Gregg and Sandy Maggioli, have a son named Victor, who was diagnosed with autism in 2003. They understand firsthand the struggle that you go through as a parent when you are told that your child has autism.
Award-Winning Management
Recognized by the Autism Society of Indiana
The parents who founded Lighthouse Autism Center held a variety of positions at an ABA center in Carmel, Indiana until 2012. In 2011, that center was recognized by the Excellence in Direct Care Award by the Autism Society of Indiana.
The Lighthouse Way
Choosing Lighthouse Autism Center for intensive, center-based autism therapy near you means your child has access to world-class clinical services including:
- Lighthouse Fusion™, an innovative ABA Therapy model brings together behavior analysis and speech therapy into one comprehensive treatment
- A behavior analyst, speech therapist, and registered behavior technician working together to personalize goals and deliver therapy to support your child’s needs
- One-on-one treatment from a Registered Behavior Technician
- Individualized goal and treatment plans developed by master level BCBAs with small case loads
- Developmentally appropriate goals to improve social, communication, play, self-care, leisure, and academic skills.
- Training for parents, caregivers, and family members
- Regular meetings between family and staff
- Support outside of the center, whether it is visiting your family in your home, or joining daily activities like going to the dentist
- Access to a dedicated insurance team who will work directly with your insurance company on approvals and appeals
- A Family Outreach Team that will walk you through each step of the enrollment process and connect you with other resources that may benefit your child and family
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Parent Testimonials
*These testimonials were not solicited by Lighthouse Autism Center.

Story of Success: Ian
Then...
- Average of 50 minutes of noncompliance each day
- Lacked ability to recall information and follow directions
- He did not engage his family or peers
Now...
- Average of less than 10 minutes of noncompliance per day
- He mastered 1-, 2- and 3- step instructions
- Ian independently greets his peers, family, and teachers