Lighthouse Blog Articles - Page 35
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 […]
04/11/2014
Light the Way
On Saturday, April 26 from 10:00am-12:00pm, ADEC will be hosting an Autism Awareness event in downtown Elkhart. There will activities for children, a sensory table, coffee and donuts. The ADEC bell choir will also be there to perform. This event is a great opportunity for families to meet, network, and explore community resources. Lighthouse will […]
04/10/2014
Clinical Corner- April 2014
Is your toddler repetitive?Could be Autism. Study warns.April 2014- The Journal of Child Psychiatry and Psychology published a new paper that will make each parent sit up and observe their child’s behavior. The study, published by lead researcher Joseph Piven, found that children demonstrating repetitive behaviors like flapping hands, spinning, etc. by their first birthday are four times more likely to […]
04/10/2014
Heart of the Matter- April 2014
April 2014- As stated in our mission, and evidenced by the many successes and heartfelt testimonials of our parents, it is our privilege and calling to provide quality ABA therapy where it is needed. As the only center in Michiana for Autism with an award-winning management team, we know it is our child-focused and family-focused philosophy that helps us achieve enduring success. It is our […]
04/09/2014
Sesame Street to Focus on Autism
The nonprofit behind Big Bird, Elmo and Abby Cadabby is launching a new effort to reduce stigma surrounding kids with autism and help those with the developmental disorder learn life skills. Through a new initiative dubbed “See Amazing in All Children,” Sesame Workshop said it will create digital tools to help children with autism learn […]
04/03/2014
Light the Way for Autism Awareness
On Saturday, April 16 from 10:00am to 12:00pm ADEC will be holding an autism awareness event at 319 S. Main St in downtown Elkhart. There will be materials there for you to decorate your own balloon to hang along the downtown sidewalk. These balloons will honor our loved one’s who are on the autism spectrum. […]
03/26/2014
Autism Research: March 21, 2014 Week in Review
Anti-anxiety medications help autism brain, research suggests A new study conducted by the University of Washington has found that low doses of drugs used to treat anxiety symptoms can help ‘re-balance’ the brains of children with autism. Dr. Catterall and his team found that the imbalance between the excitatory and inhibitory neurons that characterizes autism […]
03/24/2014
AmazonSmile
Amazon has started a new program called AmazonSmile that will allow various charitable organizations to benefit from your shopping. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Shop with Amazon and choose from nearly 1 million eligible 501(c)(3) public charitable organizations to support, including St. […]
03/13/2014
Autism Speaks Investment Conference
“The second day of the 2014 Autism Speaks Autism Investment Conference closed with a focus on the need for more employment opportunities for teens and adults with autism. “Adults with autism have an estimated 90 percent unemployment rate,” said moderator Leslie Long, Autism Speaks assistant director of adult services. “We have to explore all options […]
12/11/2013
Award Winning Management Team
LAC Receives Excellence in Direct Care Award from ASI Lighthouse Autism Center’s Executive Director Receives Excellence in Direct Care Award from Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) Gregg Maggioli, Executive Director of Lighthouse Autism Center, served as the Chairman of the Board and his wife Sandy held a variety of positions for Little Star Center in Carmel, Indiana […]
09/29/2013
Lighthouse is Reaching Out
If there is one thing at Lighthouse that we are most proud of it is our continued effort to reach further to ensure that we are constantly and consistently providing the best therapy to our kids, we are excited to announce our partnership with Western Michigan University’s graduate program in behavior analysis. The reason we […]
08/21/2013
Feeding the Hungry with Hope Ministries
President John Kennedy once said, “To those whom much is given, much is expected.” The definition of much is relative depending on the circumstances that one comes from, sometimes it is simply being able to give the necessities, such as a hot meal and being able to share it with others. Recently our staff took part […]
07/31/2013
Yeast and the Child with Autism
How Do I Know if My Autistic Child is Suffering from Yeast Overgrowth? Autism is a disorder that affects the mind, leading to slow and improper development of some social or motor skills as the child grows. Some symptoms can be caught in the child’s fetal stages but most families discover their child’s disorder through […]
