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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.
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 […]
11/06/2014
Can Google find the cure for autism?
Cloud Database for Autism Research Over the past 10 years, no disorder has become so familiar to Americans, yet remained so mysterious, as autism. Now affecting 1 in every 68 children born in the United States—up from 1 in 166 a decade ago—the condition has so far resisted nearly all efforts to cure it, curb […]
10/29/2014
Stepping Up to Cover Autism Treatment
When Bobbie and Kyle Robinson’s son Samuel was born in 2012, both had good jobs and good insurance: She is a teacher and he is director of operations for a university basketball program. The future looked bright for the young, growing family, but everything changed the following year when Samuel was diagnosed with autism. The […]
10/24/2014
Northern Indiana Autism Expo
The Autism Society of Indiana, hosts an annual Northern Indiana Autism Expo every year at various locations though-out Indiana. In 2014, this Autism Expo was hosted in Mishawaka at Windsor Park Conference Center at 4020 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, Indiana. The expo is free to attend and typically features different exhibitors from across the state […]
10/20/2014
Lighthouse Autism Center Prepares Families for Insurance Open Enrollment in November
As a result of changes from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Open Enrollment period for insurance is now occurring only once per year. For coverage starting in 2015, the Open Enrollment period is November 15, 2014- February 15, 2015. Individuals may also qualify for Special Enrollment periods outside of Open Enrollment if they experience […]
10/20/2014
Clinical Corner – October 2014
Autism risk higher near pesticide-treated fields, study says Environmental Health News: Published by Environmental Health Sciences By Lindsey Konkel, Staff Writer Babies whose moms lived within a mile of crops treated with widely used pesticides weremore likely to develop autism, according to new research published June 23, 2014. The study, conducted by the University of California, […]
10/20/2014
To Siri, With Love
Just how bad a mother am I? I wondered, as I watched my 13-year-old son deep in conversation with Siri. Gus has autism, and Siri, Apple’s “intelligent personal assistant” on the iPhone, is currently his BFF. Obsessed with weather formations, Gus had spent the hour parsing the difference between isolated and scattered thunderstorms — an […]
10/13/2014
Autism: Early Intervention Makes a Big Difference
Huffington Post- With up to one in 68 children now being diagnosed with autism, a public debate rages: Is the actual incidence of autism rising at what some say are epidemic proportions, or is our high awareness of this once rare childhood neurological condition leading to more vigilance and better diagnosis? While the larger debate […]
09/02/2014
Warsaw Moms Night Out
Attention Warsaw Parents! “Warsaw Moms Night Out” is held the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm at the Starbucks inside Martins. If you are interested please see the flyer below for more information. Warsaw Parent Flyer
09/02/2014
Comic Book Stars World’s First Hero With Autism
Extraordinary superpowers, high-flying villains and fearless, world-saving heroes are the stuff of countless comic books. But the newest star to hit the comic circuit is different than most. Michael is a comic book character with autism – a hero with a mathematical mind, artistic gift and an abundance of compassion. Face Value Comics says he […]
08/11/2014
President Obama Signs Bipartisan Autism CARES Act Into Law
WASHINGTON, DC (August 8, 2014) – President Obama signed the Autism CARES Act today, which dedicates $1.3 billion in federal funding for autism over the next five years. Autism CARES—introduced by Sens. Menendez (D-NJ) and Enzi (R-WY) and Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Mike Doyle(D-PA)—enjoyed broad bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House. “Autism […]
08/05/2014
Autism Act Wins Senate Approval
Just before leaving Washington for a month-long break, the U.S. Senate acted to renew the nation’s primary autism legislation, sending the measure to the president’s desk. The autism bill was approved by unanimous consent late Thursday night. The move comes after the legislation, which cleared the U.S. House of Representatives in June, had been held up for weeks […]
