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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.

12/12/2025

Coping With Holiday Gatherings, Schedule Changes, and Seasonal Stress

The holiday season is filled with excitement, celebration, and connection, but it can also bring challenges for children with autism and their families. New environments, unfamiliar faces, changes in routine, and sensory-heavy activities can create stress during a time that is meant to feel joyful. With some thoughtful planning and supportive strategies, families can navigate this […]

05/29/2013

Autism and Schools

The Benefits of Autism Options in Public Schools It is estimated that one in 100 children in America are born with one of the various forms of Autism. So many, in fact, that public health officials have declared it a national health emergency. While intense treatments and specialized schools are expensive and difficult to get […]

05/08/2013

Lighthouse Autism Center Interview on Moms Everyday

Part of our efforts to raise awareness during the month of April included two spots on WNDU’s Moms Everday. Take a moment and listen to what Lisa DelPrete (LAC Family Outreach Coordinator) and Sandy Maggioli (co-founder) had to say about the importance of early intervention and signs and symptoms of autism.

05/08/2013

Going Out to Eat with a Child who has Autism: Preparation

Few parents would argue that taking your child out to eat can be a challenging experience. When your child has autism that challenge is often magnified tenfold, the dirty looks from other patrons, the misinterpretation of behaviors, snide remarks about how you should better “control” your child. It would be great if other people would […]

04/04/2013

Lighthouse Autism Center and ABC 57

MISHAWAKA, Ind. — Some studies say as many as 1 in 50 children have autism. The Lighthouse Autism Center on Edison Lakes Parkway in Mishawaka is working to educate parents on the early signs of autism. Early intervention can mean a better outcome for the child. When Lisa Del Prete, a mother of six, heard […]

03/26/2013

Every 11 Minutes a New Person is Diagnosed with Autism

April is Autism Awareness Month April is just around the corner. April is Autism Awareness month, with the 2nd of April being Worldwide Autism Awareness Day. In the month of April alone more than 3,900 people will be diagnosed with Autism. New research shows that we are no longer at 1 in 88. The national […]

02/27/2013

Community Interest Meeting for Kosciusko County

01/30/2013

Research Studies

Excellent local source to find out about research studies on Autism is Notre Dame’s F.U.N. Lab. Currently they are looking for siblings of children with Autism. Notre Dame F.U.N. Lab

01/29/2013

ABA for Autism: Sign the Petition Now

Autism Live is an interactive web show that provides support, information, resources, facts, entertainment and inspiration to parents, practitioners and teachers that work with children on the Autism Spectrum. They have started a petition, petitioning the Honorable Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The point of the petition is to make sure […]

01/27/2013

How to Make the Most of Meal Time

Getting Your Autistic Child Involved with Food The involvement of the family has always been a critical component of Applied Behavioral Analysis for treatment of autism. Parents often ask how they can be more involved, how they can take what their child is learning during therapy and apply it at home. Mealtime is an excellent […]