Lighthouse Blog Articles - Page 31
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.
06/11/2025
Overcoming Stereotypes
Autism stereotypes are common and can have significant social consequences for autistic children. Misconceptions hinder the acceptance and inclusion of autistic children. Challenging these stereotypes is vital for creating a more understanding and supportive society. Challenging Common Autism Stereotypes When people hear the word “autism,” they often imagine a narrow set of images, like the […]
07/24/2015
Lighthouse Autism Center’s 3rd Annual Baseball Outing
On Thursday, July 23rd, Lighthouse Autism Center hosted its third annual baseball outing. Staff from all three (and soon to be four!) locations came together for an evening at the ballpark. It is an event we always look forward to and we love seeing how the outing grows from year-to-year. This is a great opportunity […]
06/03/2015
Sandy Maggioli elected VP of InPeat
Exciting News for our Co-Founder Sandy Maggioli It is with great excitement that we announce Sandy Maggioli’s election as Vice President of InPeat. For those of you not familiar with this organization, InPeat seeks to “enhance the professional success of it’s member organizations, to facilitate relationships with payers, encourage and facilitate the adherence to high […]
05/15/2015
Lighthouse 3rd Anniversary BBQ
Three Years of ABA Therapy at Northern Indiana Center This month we celebrate three years of providing quality ABA therapy in Northern Indiana. Since opening in 2012, Lighthouse Autism Center has opened three centers and has plans to open a fourth this summer. Yesterday, we celebrated this achievement with our Annual Anniversary Bbq. Lighthouse staff […]
04/30/2015
May 2nd Community Events
This Saturday, May 2nd there are two community events happening that we would like to let you know about. The first is David’s Run for Autism. It will take place in Nappanee, IN starting at 8:30am. There will be autism resource tables there, food, games and activities for the whole family. For more details and […]
04/02/2015
World Autism Awareness Day
Raising Autism Awareness and Promoting Acceptance In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared that April 2nd would become World Autism Awareness Day. Today, we celebrate by wearing blue to not only raise awareness about autism, but also promote acceptance. We will continue to celebrate Autism Awareness for the entire month of April, and […]
01/07/2015
Lighthouse Weather Closings and Delays
Lighthouse Autism Center Weather & Emergency Closing In order to best support our families, at Lighthouse Autism Center, we believe that being open allows our parents who must go to work is truly putting our children and their families first. We also do not close for weather related reasons on the same schedule as the […]
12/22/2014
Santa Comes to Visit LAC!
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of last week, all three of the Lighthouse centers had two very special guests – Mr. and Mrs. Clause! Santa and Mrs. Clause made their first stop at the Warsaw location on Wednesday. Although only two of our kiddos were there to see him, the Warsaw staff made the most […]
12/16/2014
LAC’s 3rd Annual Christmas Party
This past weekend Lighthouse Autism Center held it’s third Annual Christmas Party. The theme for the party was holiday movies and the night was filled with good food, good, drink and fantastic company. With a little over 100 guests, it is incredible to see just how much Lighthouse has grown over the last year. The […]
11/25/2014
Come see Caring Santa at the UP Mall!
Ho Ho Ho! Autism Speaks is thrilled to be partnering withSimon Property Group, Inc. and the Noerr Programs Corporation on their Caring Santa program! Caring Santa is an opportunity to connect with multitudes of families that have children with autism and other special needs, providing a more controlled and welcoming environment to visit Noerr’s Santa Photo […]
11/25/2014
Special Outdoor Leisure Activities
SOLO provides outdoor winter educational and recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities from St. Joseph County, Indiana in an effort order to: Skiing offers a freedom of movement that most persons with disabilities have never experienced. At the same time, it creates an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and unsurpassed confidence. A person who has difficulty walking will […]
11/18/2014
Weather Delays and Closings at LAC
Lighthouse Autism Center Weather & Emergency Closing In order to best support our families, at Lighthouse Autism Center, we believe that being open allows our parents who must go to work is truly putting our children and their families first. We also do not close for weather related reasons on the same schedule as the […]
11/10/2014
Autism Speaks Opens Ipad Grant Application
Danny’s Wish iPads for Autism Danny’s Wish iPads for Autism applications will only be accepted September 1st through December 31st of each calendar year. Applications received and approved will be acknowledged by email & submitted to lottery for the next allocation of iPads awarded. Unfortunately incomplete applications will not be considered for award. iPads will […]
