In the August issue of The Star – Your Guiding Light for Autism you’ll find information on an autism friendly airlines, upcoming events and much more. To read this month’s issue click here or sign up to receive each monthly issue straight to your inbox here.
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One of the original LittleStar families in 2002 recently fought Indiana Medicaid all the way to the Indiana Court of Appeals and won! Their victory is paving the way for other adults with autism to receive treatment that is too costly for most families to afford. Tom Blessing and Victoria Blessing-Wade continue to advocate for […]
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Since 2002, LittleStar has impacted the lives of thousands of children, teens, adults and families living with autism. Please join us in April as we celebrate Autism Awareness Month with our Big Stars for LittleStar event. Each LittleStar center will be planting a Star Garden of blue and gold stars to represent the current prevalence […]
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As many individuals throughout the United States can attest, getting insurance coverage for certain conditions can best be described as another form of hell. And it’s especially the case for many individuals with autism. Treatments, even when shown to be effective, are regularly rejected. As one couple recently told Capital Public Radio, their insurance provider […]
As most of the nation fixates on the future of health insurance, clinicians and other professionals in the field of autism care continue their ongoing battle to make a case for coverage of treatments like applied behavioral analysis (ABA). Just recently, Capital Public Radio in Sacramento reported that California patients are facing insurance denials in […]
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Carmel, Indiana – LittleStar ABA Therapy (formerly Little Star Center) was the proud recipient of the 2017 Autism Speaks Provider of the Year Award at the Autism Speaks Annual Autism Law Summit, which took place on October 27th -28th in San Diego. The Autism Law Summit brings together parent advocates, autism service providers, lawyers, individuals […]
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You just might’ve noticed that we have a whole new appearance! That’s because we celebrated our 15th birthday in September, so we’ve adopted a little more grown-up look — refreshing our brand to appropriately salute our evolution from 2002 to where we are today. Yesterday, we were Little Star Center. Today, we are LittleStar ABA […]
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Little Star is proud to invite the community and prospective Little Star parents to tour our newest center in Newburgh. On Wednesday, May 3, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., we welcome you to come check out our latest ABA therapy center, meet our clinical team and learn how you can enroll your child to […]
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Dan Unumb, former executive director of the Autism Speaks Legal Resource Center, is now a part-time contractor working in partnership with Little Star Center. Dan is advocating for families at Little Star Center and throughout the state as they face legal challenges with insurance coverage. He also is in the development stages of a new […]
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Little Star Center, Indiana’s first center-based, therapeutic applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider serving children to young adults with autism, announces today it is expanding autism services in Indiana by adding two new locations to its system of statewide ABA facilities. Little Star Centers in Clarksville and Newburgh will staff up to 100 new jobs in […]
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By Breanne Hartley, Ph.D, BCBA-D I recently had the opportunity to visit my alma mater, Western Michigan University, in order to attend the Midwestern Behavior Analysis job fair. It was a pleasure to be at my old stomping grounds, which holds so many fond memories of professional development and growth, to represent Little Star Center. […]
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Little Star Center, Indiana’s first center-based, therapeutic applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider serving children to young adults with autism, announces today it is opening a fourth location in Indiana. The new site will be the second Little Star facility in the Lafayette area, and will be located at 3595 Sagamore Parkway North, Suite 5. “The […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2015-10-21 19:09:432017-02-17 18:49:23Little Star Center announces new West Lafayette ABA facility for children affected by autism, hiring new staff
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Shelly has served as center manager at Little Star Center Lafayette for four years. She handles overall operations regarding the center and communication with families. What do you most enjoy about your job at Little Star Center? I enjoy being part of the Little Star team and the learners’ therapy. Some of the therapists ask the […]
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Read the full release here: Little Star Center executive director Mary Rosswurm joins the national ASAT board of directors featured in Zionsville Times Sentinel
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By Jennifer LaMarca I’ve been blessed to have spent the last 20 years providing early, intensive ABA programming for young children with autism in their homes. From working in Dr. Lovaas’ Young Autism Project replication site as a therapist, to being the first early, intensive ABA consultant residing in Indiana, my experiences have certainly shaped […]
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As a nonprofit organization, Little Star Center relies on donor support for scholarships for families when they find themselves in need of a financial safety net. This year, Little Star Center continues its efforts to not only strengthen awareness about autism, but increase donor support. Starting March 30, Little Star Center staff at each of our […]
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In keeping with its mission to provide the most effective interventions for learners, Little Star Center, an Indiana ABA therapy facility, is reviewing strategies learned recently at the annual Association for Behavior Analysis International autism conference in Las Vegas.
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Our biggest challenge has been finding insurance coverage for ABA therapy. We were lucky to get a child-only policy from our insurance carrier when Little Star-Lafayette opened — and before the insurer stopped offering such plans. Then, over the years, the premiums increased and we were paying double the original cost.
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Little Star Center is honoring Big Stars for Autism Awareness Month Indiana and we need your help! In the Indiana autism community, we know it truly takes a village to ensure our children receive the care and attention they deserve. Among our Little Star Center team, these friends, neighbors and professionals provide support to our families […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSShannon/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSShannon2015-01-29 16:37:102017-06-29 19:27:27Help us recognize Big Stars for Autism Awareness Month Indiana
Little Star Center recently received a grant from Answers for Autism (AAI) to further its mission to help individuals with autism become more independent. Project: It’s my Turn to Talk focuses on increasing and improving communication for all of our learners. Statistics estimate that as many as 14 to 25 percent of children diagnosed with an […]
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Every year when it’s cold and cheery, When excitement builds for children and parents grow weary, Planning begins at Little Star Center, where the guest of honor will appear, It’s Santa, the same jolly gentleman who visits our learners each year. From the moment he enters Little Star’s doors, Santa is greeted with hugs and […]
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By Mary Rosswurm The holidays are an exciting time of year for all, but, in many ways, can be challenging for those with autism and their families. The colorful lights, large family gatherings, festive music, unusual foods and crowds can cause individuals with autism to feel anxious and overwhelmed. As a parent of a […]
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It’s that time again when little ghosts and goblins roam our neighborhoods and homes are decorated with spider webs, skeletons and all things scary. It’s Halloween, which could be an overwhelming time for our children with autism. Here are tips from Autism Speaks to make Halloween fun for your child with autism: Before Halloween: […]
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The following comments are from a mom with a newly enrolled learner at our Bloomington location. As a parent of a child recently enrolled in the Little Star program, I would describe my experience in this process as nothing short of exceptional! Enrolling your child in an intense therapy program can be extremely stressful for your child, […]
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Pizza anyone? How about taking the family out to dinner to support a great cause? Our Little Star Center therapists have been busy this month hosting a variety of events in the Indianapolis and Lafayette areas to raise money for our non-profit organization. Several businesses, including Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Sky Zone and Hot […]
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By Mary Rosswurm I remember when my son was diagnosed in 1994 like it was yesterday. At the time, though, the prevalence rate was 1 in 10,000 births. Here we are, two decades later, and the diagnosis rate is 1 in 68. Autism has changed the face of childhood worldwide and, I guess, parenthood as […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSShannon/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSShannon2014-04-30 16:34:592017-06-23 14:28:29“We are here for each other and for all our children living with autism” — Our final word for Autism Awareness Month
By Tim Courtney, MS, BCBA We live in a very exciting time, where technology is rapidly changing the world around us. For individuals with autism and language/communication deficits, technology has had a sudden and dramatic effect. Individuals with autism that are non-vocal account for about 25% of this population, based upon recent research. Technology […]
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In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, we will feature comments from our Little Star Center Board of Directors. This week’s Q&A is with William (Bill) Bower, board president. Bower has served on Little Star Center’s Board of Directors since 2006. Senior vice president of the commercial lending group at M&I Bank. What makes you […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSShannon/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSShannon2014-04-26 17:20:472017-06-29 20:43:46Conversation with a big star for Indiana’s first ABA center
From a Little Star Center employee There are 17 grandchildren on my dad’s side of the family. Sixteen of us live without autism, but there is one who does. My 9-year-old cousin, Q, lives on the spectrum. All of my cousins have affected my life in various ways, but the only one who has dramatically […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSShannon/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSShannon2014-04-24 13:14:242017-02-17 19:03:03How my cousin directed my career path to Little Star Center
By Amy Groshell April rolls around like a lion each year for us. The low pressure systems bring explosive weather changes that are only predicted by our daughter’s agitation and explosive behavior. Most people aren’t aware (even in the autism community) that three times more children, teens and adults with autism celebrate their birthdays in the […]
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By Jamie Vandiver Shortly after my son Camden’s diagnosis, I began checking into different therapies. Living in a small, rural Alabama town, I quickly found my options and resources were limited, and almost non-existent. I knew that in order for my son to receive the therapy he desperately needed, my family would have to […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSShannon/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSShannon2014-04-22 15:08:342017-06-29 20:49:40Good-bye Alabama, hello Indiana ABA center
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, we will feature comments from our Little Star Center Board of Directors. This week’s Q&A is with Dr.Rose Wolflin, who has served on Little Star Center’s Board of Directors since 2007. Wolflin is a senior corporate certified paralegal for J.D. Byrider. What makes you most proud about serving […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSShannon/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSShannon2014-04-19 15:53:412017-06-29 20:49:04Conversation with a Big Star for Indiana’s first ABA center
By Angela Vargas, M.S., BCBA Like most other kids, I went through my list of what I wanted to be when I grew up: a lawyer (…too boring), a law and order SVU detective (…too scary), a wedding planner (…I probably wouldn’t be much good at that). This all changed when I learned that […]
When a Hoosier family receives an autism diagnosis for their child, their support system expands instantly. A large network of support, information and advocacy is available to empower families to create the best next steps in their child’s development. We are grateful to the many organizations that make it their mission to improve the lives […]
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By Lisa Striewe As a mother of a teenage boy with autism, I am often in awe of just how far we’ve come. Ryan was diagnosed with PDD, NOS when he was 3 ½ years old. He had very little language and extreme anxiety about the world around him. The prognosis, according to the doctors, […]
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, we will feature comments from our Little Star Center Board of Directors. This week’s Q&A is with Michele Trivedi, who has served on Little Star Center’s Board of Directors since 2006. Trivedi serves on the Health Benefits Mandate Task Force For Indiana and is active in the autism community. […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSShannon/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSShannon2014-04-12 17:22:562017-06-29 20:50:31Conversation with a Big Star for Little Star
Written by a Little Star Center employee I grew up with my older brother. Mom, dad, me and my brother. We were as close as two brothers could be growing up. My mom stayed home with us until we went to school. Everything was very typical, I didn’t know any different. We would play blocks, […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSShannon/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSShannon2014-04-10 16:15:032017-02-17 19:03:19“An inability to express one’s self in accordance with society’s standards does not make you less, it just makes you different.”
By Joanne Kehoe I have four children. Anthony, my oldest, has autism. When Anthony was a baby, I used to think about milestones and when he would reach them. He sat up really early. He started rolling over and crawling early and got right up and started walking and running right on time. His teeth […]
By Victoria Blessing It is my honor to welcome you to our Little Star Center’s Bloomington location. As your primary contact during your child’s enrollment process, I will be with you every step of the way, answering all of your questions, preparing you for your child’s assessment and, eventually, welcoming him or her to […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSShannon/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSShannon2014-02-24 17:28:572017-06-29 20:52:26Learn more about Little Star’s enrollment process
By Onya Jones When Kaleigh was 3 years old, we searched for the perfect ABA facility to address her needs. At the time, she wasn’t ready for developmental preschool. She needed more one-on-one assistance. I began searching for therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and came upon Little Star Center’s website. It was very […]
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By Siovhan Lawrence Upon our son Bradley’s formal autism diagnosis, we did everything we could to get him the best services. In doing so, we enrolled him part-time in a structured ABA school in North Carolina, where we lived at the time. Staff at the school let us know that the three hours per […]
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Little Star Center is expanding services for families and children affected by autism to Bloomington. The new Little Star Center Bloomington will open spring 2014. Center leaders will begin accepting applications for evaluations for learners and staff in January. Application Process and Open House Applications will be accepted from families with children affected by autism […]
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By Mary Rosswurm, executive director Little Star Center We have always had dogs and have six currently. When our son Brad was born, we had a small terrier mix mutt named Barney. Growing up, Brad was never afraid of the dogs, but not very engaged with them, either. This changed in 2008, when Lulu, […]
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By Kasey Philpott, MS, CCC-SLP I recently attended the annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) convention in Chicago. With over 12,000 attendees, the ASHA convention provides a plethora of learning opportunities for speech language pathologists and audiologists alike covering a variety of topics, including speech sound disorders, autism, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), hearing loss, swallowing […]
William, the 10 year-old son of Tim Courtney, research and training director at Little Star Center, wrote the following letter to his school to request a grant for Little Star Center. This is a great reminder that our learners success is important to even our youngest citizens. Did you know one out of every 88 […]
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By Mary Rosswurm The National Autism Speaks conference was held in Washington D.C. last week. I was humbled to be invited to this national event that brought together about 200 autism advocates from classrooms, boardrooms, small towns, big cities and in-between. This three-day event marked the launch of the 2014 policy agenda (a first-ever for […]
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Treatment of Communication Disorders: A Review of Soma® Rapid Prompt Method By Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Little Star Center advisory board member The mission of the Cambridge Center is to, “…. advance the scientific study of behavior and its humane application to the solution of practical problems, including the prevention and relief of human suffering.” The […]
By Mary Rosswurm When my son, Brad, was in middle school I would ask him every day who he ate lunch with and every day, it was the same, he had eaten lunch alone. This just broke my heart! In elementary school, he was unable to tolerate the loud noise and all the activity in […]
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By Kerry Blankenship I knew before the diagnosis came in. Someone gently suggested having Emma evaluated for autism, and I started researching. I knew when I read the list of common characteristics that I was reading about my 3-year-old daughter. When the diagnosis confirmed what I knew, I thought, in those first days, that […]
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By Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D Institute for Behavioral Studies at The Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies, Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, Massachusetts Little Star Center Advisory Board member Autism is known as a “fad magnet” because of the plethora of treatments available to treat the condition (Jacobson, Foxx, & Mulick, 2005). […]
As a parent of a young adult with autism and leader of an applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy center focused on autism, I know firsthand about the challenges in finding appropriate and affordable insurance coverage to support special needs children. As details of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continue to unfold, there are still many […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2013-09-26 19:45:052017-02-17 18:51:05ACA Updates and Research
Little Star Center is pleased to announce the formation of a distinguished board of advisors consisting of notable and influential individuals in the field of behavioral analysis. The board membership includes: Dr. Patrick Friman, Dr. Dorothea Lerman, Dr. Dennis Reid, Dr. Mary Jane Weiss and Dr. Thomas Zane. The board is conducting the first of […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2013-01-18 16:20:472017-06-29 20:55:54Little Star Center Announces Formation of Distinguished Board of Advisors
Little Star congratulates Patrick Richard who was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels before he left office as a member of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. Patrick is working with Little Star – Lafayette on renovating several areas including the playground. He is a residential and commercial builder in Lafayette and a member […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2013-01-17 15:50:122017-06-29 20:56:00Governor Appoints Little Star Center Builder to Commission
Little Star Center has started a new tradition, presenting a traveling trophy to the therapists who best decorate their area for the holiday season, as determined by volunteer judges. Middle Star Center won the 2012 Decorating Contest award for their Dr. Seuss’ Grinch Who Stole Christmas theme. Congratulations to everyone for their hard work and […]
Little Star is proud to announce it has hung a custom-made mosaic of its logo made of LEGOS® in the front lobby of the Middle Star Center in Carmel! The wall hanging will greet visitors at the Middle Star facility inside the reception area. “I’m excited for this idea to come to fruition,” said Mary […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2013-01-11 14:26:352017-06-29 20:56:41LEGO® LITTLE STAR
Story you may have missed on WTHR, Channel 13… Autism is a topic that garners a great deal of attention these days, both for the alarming number of children diagnosed with the condition to the research and funding targeted on finding a cause. While the Federal government mandates educational services for children, that help disappears […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2013-01-10 19:17:042017-02-17 18:51:05Parents concerned about autism funding for adults
Little Star staff participated in a SRA (Science Research Associates) training for Language for Learning and Reading Mastery recently. Tim Courtney, Little Star research and training director, said, “We utilize SRA to help individuals with autism spectrum disorders overcome cognitive deficits and therefore have greater success when transitioning back to school settings. SRA offers multiple […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2013-01-02 17:05:032017-06-29 20:56:46SRA Language and Reading Workshop
Santa Claus, one of his elves, and a reindeer visited Little Star Center at Lafayette on December 14 and Carmel on December 15! Youngsters shared their wish list with the Man in the Red Suit, had their picture taken with him, and chatted with the Jingle John and the reindeer, Misfit while enjoying a pitch-in […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-21 21:24:172017-06-29 21:00:18IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!
Little Star elves wrap gifts for five adopted families (between Carmel and Lafayette centers). It was a big job, but a great way to kick off the holiday weekend!
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-21 16:03:482017-06-29 21:00:06Season of Giving!
Learners went to see Jolly Days Winter Wonderland at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum! They enjoyed the Yule Slide, visiting the Hot Wheels for Real exhibit and Mr. Bear’s Playhouse. Outings like these give our learners the opportunity to practice generalizing skills they learn in the center to other social environments.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-17 21:13:502017-06-29 20:59:57Yule Have Fun 2 At Indy’s Children’s Museum!
Blue team wins championship! Little Star Center fielded two teams in the 2012 Monon Community Center (MCC) Fall co-ed volleyball league from September to early December (yellow team and blue team). Blue team members included (L to R): Kasey Philpott, Lisa Steward, Megan Fager, Kassi Kite, Kelly Doyle, Robyn Eads, Dwayne McCoy, Taylor Barker, Adrian […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-12 19:59:452017-06-29 20:59:53Bump, Set and Spike!
Little Star Center is the lucky recipient of three TOMY Chuggington Wooden Railway playtables and complete wooden train sets! TOMY is working with Autism Speaks this fall by providing 500 preschools and facilities serving young children across the U.S. with this classic toy. The train set engages preschoolers with play patterns and provides a variety […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-12 15:55:072017-06-29 21:01:00Chugging Away at Little Star
Little Star learners of all ages have been working like elves on holiday decorations! Check out these images of some of them hard at work, with one taking time out to paint the palm while at it.
Little Star learners visited Woodland Bowl in Carmel, learning how to hold the ball and roll it down the lane to the pins. It was an eventful day which sometimes required a therapist to “help along” a ball that settled within the lane or the gutter. Outings like these give our learners the opportunity to […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-11 14:34:572017-06-29 21:01:12Learners Go For a Strike at Woodland Bowl
Little Star Center supported several autism organizations as a table sponsor for the 2012 Raise Your Glass to Autism Awareness. Raise Your Glass to Autism Awareness is a wine and food tasting event with art auction, organized by Answers for Autism, the Autism Society of Indiana and Talk About Curing Autism to help raise both […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-07 18:50:522017-06-29 21:01:18Raise Your Glass
Little Star Center is pleased to announce it was named one of the recipients for the Cause for Elegance art show fundraiser. The event — presented by Studio OTB at Outside the Box — features works of art created by Studio OTB artists based on the recipient’s purpose. Little Star’s mission served as the inspiration […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-07 16:10:332017-06-29 21:01:58Cause for Elegance Art Show
The Carmel Golden K Kiwanis Club invited Little Star to their recent meeting so they might learn more about the center’s mission. Jim Burnett, a program planner with the club, said, “Mary Rosswurm painted a picture of the many variations that autism takes and the variety of approaches that Little Star Center takes in working […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-06 22:01:522017-06-29 21:02:03At the Golden K
Little Star-Lafayette learners visited Fire Station 5 in Lafayette, Indiana recently. A fireman donned protective clothing, oxygen tank and mask for the children so they would become more familiar with the appearance and they climbed the fire truck. Outings like these give our learners the opportunity to practice generalizing skills they learn in the center […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-06 20:07:282017-06-29 21:02:07One Hot Outing!
Future Horizons is sponsoring an Autism/Asperger’s Conference in Indianapolis on Friday, January 18 (venue TBA), featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, the noted scientist who has autism; Eustacia Cutler, the mother of Temple Grandin who shares her views of autism through her personal experiences raising Dr. Grandin; and Dr. Jim Ball, a highly experienced, Board Certified Behavior […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-05 19:54:222017-02-17 18:51:06Dr. Temple Grandin Visits Indianapolis January 18, 2013
The December 3, 2012 issue of People magazine features a Heroes Among Us article which includes Wendy Ross, a pediatrician in Philadelphia. Ross developed an air-travel program at Philadelphia International Airport with clinicians and airlines that allows children with autism the opportunity to practice everything related to air travel including check-in, security screening, and boarding […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-04 14:15:212017-02-17 18:51:27An Article You May Have Missed: For Kids With Autism, Wings to Fly
Bill Brunner, Little Star board member and chief financial officer (CFO) for J.D. Byrider, has been named a top honoree for the 2012 Indianapolis Business Journal CFO of the Year Award! This is the fifth year that the IBJ has recognized top financial leaders. Its goal is to showcase the important but under-recognized executive position […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-12-03 15:41:462017-06-29 21:02:52One of Our Own Honored as CFO of the Year!
Did you know that one in four women will be attacked during her lifetime? That a woman will know her attacker 75% of the time? That women who resist effectively are twice as likely to escape injury as others? Little Star Center recently offered its female staff members and the wives of male staff members […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-11-29 13:44:012017-06-29 21:02:46“A FIGHTING CHANCE” SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
Learners visited Snapperz Family Fun & Sports, finding the soft indoor playground the number one attraction. Outings like these give our learners the opportunity to practice generalizing skills they learn in the center to other social environments.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-11-28 14:18:382017-06-29 21:03:46Fun at Snapperz!
Little Star Center conducted its annual food drive at the Carmel and Lafayette centers to help local food pantries stock up for the Thanksgiving holiday ( the New Life Fellowship Church in Carmel and Elmwood Church of Christ and Food Finders in Lafayette). As an incentive for staff participation in Carmel, a contest was held […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-11-26 13:34:542017-06-29 21:03:41SHARING AND THANKSGIVING
Learners in Little Star’s Early Learner program created Thanksgiving pictures for their parents. The making of these outstanding works of art was a fun process. It began with painting brown paint on the bottom of their feet, a process that tickled the toes! It then took a steady hand guiding the foot to the paper. […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-11-21 15:14:102017-06-29 21:03:37The Making of a Thanksgiving Poster for Mom & Dad
Little Star (LSC) staff recently attended the fourth Hoosier Association for Behavior Analysis (HABA) Conference. HABA, the state chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), brought in Dr. David Celberti, executive director for The Association for Science and Autism Treatment (ASAT) to provide the keynote address: “Science: Don’t Treat Autism Without It (that […]
Gentry Groshell, daughter of Amy Gudal Groshell—the founder of Little Star Center, is an amazing artist. Her paintings grace the walls of Little Star’s centers in Carmel and Lafayette, Indiana as well as the Groshell home and the Duval County Public Library in Florida. The demand for her work is such that her canvases and […]
HELP US SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY! Little Star Center is hosting its annual food drive to benefit a local food bank at locations in Carmel and Lafayette, Indiana. Donations of non-perishable items will be collected at the centers from Wednesday, November 7, through Friday, November 16. Questions? Please contact Jennifer or Laura at 317.249.2242.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-11-06 17:33:562017-06-29 21:04:52Food Drive at Little Star November 7-16!
Little Star celebrated the Halloween holiday on October 31 with costumes worn by learners and staff, trick or treating through the halls of J.D. Byrider’s headquarter office, our office complex neighbor, and joining our other neighbor Experian, for their company party for the children of their staff. Everybody had “wicked” fun dressing up and enjoying […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-11-02 15:47:572017-06-29 21:04:47ALL SORTS OF CHARACTERS SHOW UP AT LITTLE STAR CENTER ON HALLOWEEN 2012
Little Star Center (LSC) — created by a family of a child with autism — was the first in Indiana to employ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment, which has long been considered the most effective intervention method for children with autism. ABA features several instructional approaches for consideration when developing a learner’s personal program. One […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-10-31 12:26:302017-02-17 18:51:28Errorless Learning: When the Learner is Always Right…
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-10-24 14:27:592017-06-29 21:06:00Swimming at the “Y”
Learners from Little Star Center – Lafayette visited Columbian Park Zoo. The zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Indiana dating back to 1908. The original animals housed at the zoo included foxes, skunks, pelicans, deer, lynx, prairie dogs, and a wolf. Today, the zoo houses over 120 animals representing 49 different species. Located […]
As Little Star Center commemorates its 10th anniversary this fall, it will also be celebrating the grand opening of expansion space at its Carmel facility with a weekend of festivities! A public open house is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, when friends of Little Star may tour the facility between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-10-12 19:51:552017-06-29 21:06:54Little Star Center 10th Anniversary & Expansion Grand Opening
The topic of autism insurance reform was the focus of the recent Autism Speaks Law Summit in Washington, D.C., particularly autism coverage by self-funded insurance plans which are not subject to state reform laws. Little Star Center Executive Director Mary Rosswurm and Board Member Michele Trivedi attended the three-day event which was held at the […]
The Indiana Commission on Autism, on which Little Star Executive Director Mary Rosswurm serves, is preparing a bill to be presented to the legislature that provides a policy for Indiana schools on child restraint and/or seclusion in the event of unsafe behavior. “This is a critical issue that needs to be addressed in Indiana,” said […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-10-10 13:14:582017-02-17 18:51:28BILL FOR STATE MANDATE ON RESTRAINT OR SECLUSION OF STUDENTS BEING DRAFTED
It was a wonderful evening in a wonderful space. This year’s annual Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) Excellence Awards event was held at the Robert Irsay Pavilion and featured tasty hors d’hoeuvres, fine silent and live auctions, and guests dressed to celebrate. Little Star Center, which won the Excellence in Direct Care award at last […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-10-03 19:42:042017-06-29 21:07:41Little Star Attends the 2012 Autism Society of Indiana Excellence Awards Dinner
The day dawned sunny, dry and in the 60s…a perfect day for a walk through the beautiful Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, IN this past weekend. Hundreds of volunteers and participants attending the Answers for Autism’s annual event filled the grounds, enjoying music, the rock climbing wall, giant inflatable slide, face painting, balloons, silent auction, and […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-10-03 16:59:332017-06-29 21:07:452012 Answers for Autism Walk
Purdue University School of Nursing students enjoyed an educational clinical day at Little Star Center (LSC) recently as part of their training in a clinical environment. Analei Whitlock, MSN, RN, CPNP and clinical assistant professor of the Purdue University School of Nursing, who coordinates the program for senior undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-10-02 15:18:002017-06-29 21:08:16PURDUE NURSING STUDENTS BECOME ADVOCATES FOR PATIENTS WITH AUTISM
Little Star Center (LSC), Indiana’s first center specializing in the treatment of children with autism, is expanding! We’ve got a great opportunity for dedicated people as an Autism Therapist: meaningful one-on-one work with learners, full and part-time. Educational Qualifications and Skills: High School diploma; however, Bachelors Degree in ABA or related field is preferred (including […]
On Saturday, September 22, 2012, Little Star Center (LSC) will be participating in the 12th Annual Answers for Autism (AAI) Walk to be held at Coxhall Gardens (116th & Towne Road in Carmel). Once again, Little Star will be sponsoring the Sensory Tent. For the past two years, LSC has had the largest team and […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-09-10 14:20:342017-06-29 21:08:26Answers for Autism Walk, September 22, 2012
Sensory integration therapy (SIT) has been commonly used in the treatment of individuals with autism since the 1970s. The primary theory behind SIT is that some children with intellectual/developmental disabilities commonly have sensory needs (related to the five senses of sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell) that are not adequately met. The goal of this […]
Join us Saturday, September 22, for Answers for Autism’s annual Walk for Autism at Coxhall Gardens, 2000 West 116th Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032. The event includes family entertainment such as a rock climbing wall, a giant slide, arts and crafts, bubbles, face painting, a balloon release (biodegradable), sensory activities, refreshments (some for purchase and some […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-08-20 17:31:432017-06-29 21:09:08Little Star Center All Stars Prepare For 2012 Answers for Autism Walk
Little Star Center – Lafayette celebrated the transition of two learners from the Center’s program to school with a special ceremony in which recognition and plaques were awarded for successfully completing their course of intervention. “We love our learners and are very excited when they learn how to communicate better and interact with others,” said […]
Mary Rosswurm, MBA, executive director of Little Star Center, has been appointed to a fourth two-year term on the Indiana Commission on Autism by Brian Bosma, Indiana Speaker of the House. The commission is directed by the Indiana General Assembly to study the service delivery system for individuals and families living with autism, examines the […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-08-09 14:16:292017-06-29 21:09:19Mary Rosswurm Named to Fourth Term on Indiana Commission on Autism
Occasionally, individuals with autism exhibit impulsive and/or aggressive physical behaviors that may cause injury to themselves or others. In such circumstances, when all reasonable methods to de-escalate the situation are exhausted, professionals need to employ other strategies. Little Star Center’s clinical team periodically encounters such challenging situations with its learners and has a plan in […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-08-08 17:28:172017-06-29 21:09:24Little Star Clinical Team Undergoes CALM® Training
Little Star learners visited Carmel Pediatric Dentistry, owned by Dr. Kevin Beadle and Dr. Carol McKown, to become familiar with a dental office environment and the tools that dentist use during an appointment. Dr. Beadle, in particular, has worked with one of Little Star’s learners on several occasions to increase the learner’s comfort level with the […]
There has been much international attention on the recent publication in BMC Medicine of a study by Harvard University and Children’s Hospital Boston on EEG testing in young children as young as two years of age. The study aimed to identify factors that separate children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from those without. One such […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-08-02 19:37:062017-02-17 18:51:47EEG Test in Young Children Offers Hope as Potential Diagnostic Tool for Autism
Ken Hartsock, Vice President & General Manager, Toshiba Business Solutions, Indiana and Dwayne McCoy, Little Star Center Controller, proudly display one of the autographed bowling pins their team earned at the Jeff Gordon Bowling Tournament, a fundraiser to benefit the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at Riley Hospital and the Wells Center […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-08-02 18:45:432017-06-29 21:10:34Little Star Center and Toshiba Make it to Victory Lane with Jeff Gordon
Little Star learners with their therapists visited the Monon Center water park as this week’s outing. It is important that learners understand how to behave in normal, social environments and this outing is one of several Little Star offers its learners.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-07-31 17:46:582017-06-29 21:10:40Monon Center Lazy River
Little Star Center staff participated in a 2.5 hour on-site CPR and First-Aid re-certification training program. Conducted by Kay Maddox, RN, and Jay Williamson of On-Site Health & Safety Training Service, 18 individuals refreshed their knowledge and abilities and learned new recommendations suggested by the American Heart Association to assist individuals experiencing heart, respiratory, cuts […]
Little Star learners of all ages flexed their creative muscles at Color Me Mine pottery studio in Carmel, Indiana. They painted tiles which were fired and presented to the learners, who may give them as gifts to their parents.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-07-26 14:42:152017-06-29 21:11:27Artistic Talents Honed at Color Me Mine
A Little Star learner received the BEST ninth birthday present ever from Mom…a chance to check out an ambulance with the paramedics. The Carmel/Clay Township Fire Department stopped by Little Star, providing an exciting learning opportunity for not only the birthday boy, but for other learners as well!
Little Star learners visited Mulberry Fields splash park in Zionsville, Indiana. Mulberry Fields is a great park which features a splash park, skate park,biking and walking trails, and educational day camps. Here, learners sprint through a spray tunnel, a refreshing break from stifling heat.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-07-25 13:55:072017-06-29 21:11:37Little Star Learners Beat Heat at Mulberry Fields Splash Park
Little Star Center celebrated Independence Day on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, with a parade, hot dogs and refreshments. In spite of the heat, the learners and mascot Canine Companion for Independence (CCI) Newbury, a white Lab who served as parade emcee, put on a terrific parade! See parade here!
Little Star and Middle Star learners visit West Park water park. This Middle Star learner has found the solution to cooling off in the sweltering heat. It is important that learners understand how to behave in normal, social environments and this outing is one of several Little Star offers its learners on a regular basis.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-07-16 20:08:282017-06-29 21:12:18West Park Water Park Cools During Heatwave
Dear Mary is a bimonthly column whereby readers may submit questions to [email protected] and receive answers related to autism. Mary Rosswurm is executive director of Little Star Center and also the mother of a son who has been diagnosed with autism. She understands… Dear Mary, My son’s doctor recommended ABA therapy for him. He is […]
Little Star Center thanks Wendy Smart, educational consultant with Usborne Books & More, for donating more than $500 in books from recent book fairs, which is great news as Little Star is expanding its teen program and launching the new Early Learner Program! “We (Usborne Books and Duke Realty) have been conducting these fundraisers for […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-07-12 13:17:332017-02-17 18:51:48Usborne Books & More Donates $500+ in Books to Little Star!
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-07-09 20:25:392017-06-29 21:13:164th Birthday Celebrated at Little Star Center!
Little Star learners visited the National Institute for Fitness & Sport (NIFS) on the IUPUI campus. A Little Star learner here is learning how to shoot a basketball. Learners also walked and ran the track, went through obstacle courses, rock climbed, and played with the parachute. It is important that learners understand how to behave […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-29 18:20:382017-06-29 21:13:11Rockclimbing and Workout at NIFS
Dear Mary is a weekly column whereby readers may submit questions to [email protected] and receive answers related to autism. Mary Rosswurm is executive director of Little Star Center and also the mother of a son who has been diagnosed with autism. She understands… Dear Mary, My child was just diagnosed with autism and he is […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-29 18:00:542017-06-29 21:13:06Dear Mary
Little Star learners got some fresh air and a chance to move around at Cool Creek Park. The playground was a great place to be on a summer’s day. The swings! The slides! Playing ball! Simple pleasures are the best!
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-21 14:20:102017-06-29 21:13:51Cool Creek Park Lives Up To Its Name on a Hot Summer Day
Little Star learners visited West Park water park recently. The weather was perfect and this learner found the water fountains an enjoyable experience.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-19 19:13:002017-06-29 21:13:54Little Star at West Park
Little Star learners visited the Indianapolis Zoo recently to see the animals and play in the water park. The favorite activity for most, however, was the dolphin show!
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-15 19:28:312017-06-29 21:14:00Little Star learners visit the Indianapolis Zoo!
Two Little Star learners play on the jungle gym in the playground at Freedom Trail Park in Westfield, IN. Freedom Trail Park is home to the Westfield Youth Sports Inc. (WYSI) youth football and lacrosse fields. It is also the sight of the Rotary Club of Westfield’s signature project, a sensory garden that surrounds the […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-14 17:55:072017-06-29 21:14:42Little Star Learners at Freedom Park
Assistant Clinical Director Leigh Broughan, MA, BCBA, cautions parents of children with autism to be discerning when reading about trendy treatments, diets, or products that claim positive changes in behavior. For example, one recent story stated that eating specific mushrooms may have positive effects on a person with autism’s behavior and may reduce repetitive behavior. […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-14 14:17:392017-06-29 21:14:47Proceed With Caution When Considering Trendy Treatments for Autism
Michele Trivedi, Little Star Center (LSC) parent and board member, brought her Canine Companion for Independence (CCI), Newbury, to LSC-Lafayette on May 31 for the monthly Parent Morning Meet-Up. This informal monthly gathering for parents of LSC learners features different topics and provides parents an opportunity to meet and share experiences Newbury was specifically trained […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-12 15:43:592017-06-29 21:14:51Newbury visits Little Star – Lafayette for Parent Morning Meet-Up
Two Little Star learners were among the many attendees during the popular Duke Realty annual Ice Cream Social at Hamilton Crossing Boulevard. Staff and learners alike enjoyed the selection of ice cream, fruit bars and lemon shake-ups and a trip to the playground.
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-12 15:38:082017-06-29 21:14:56Duke Realty Annual Ice Cream Social Delights Little Star Learners
Michele Trivedi, Little Star Board member and volunteer health insurance advocate, is an active member of the autism community, volunteers with the Autism Society of Indiana (ASI), the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA,) and Autism Speaks to promote health insurance coverage for autism across the country. Michele shares her thoughts about the recent landmark federal […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-12 15:29:542017-06-29 21:15:02Autism Speaks Hails Landmark Federal Decision Calling Key Autism Therapy a ‘Medical’ Service Eligible for Insurance
23 Little Star learners visited Conner Prairie Interactive History Park this week. The learners toured Prairie Town, stopping at the general store and woodworking shop. In the Indian Village, the learners found the carved wooden canoes of particular interest. But, hands down, the favorite part of the outing was the animal barn where they had the […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-12 15:12:282017-06-29 21:16:22Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Visit
Little Star Center (LSC) participated in the 38th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) in Seattle, Washington from May 25-29. ABAI is the primary membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis. Its events, research, education, journals, and resources help develop, enhance, and support the growth and […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-06-04 14:29:272017-06-29 21:16:34Little Star recognized During ABAI Conference Presentation “Addressing Problem Behavior”
Several Little Star Center (LSC) clinical team members participated in a two-day Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) workshop in mid-May. This diagnostic tool is considered “the gold standard” for observational assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The workshop was hosted by Purdue University. “Several LSC learners helped during the workshop as their presence was essential,” […]
Immortal Ink, a tattoo and body piercing shop in Lafayette, Indiana, conducted a fundraiser for Little Star Center – Lafayette during Autism Awareness Month. Over a two-day period, April 27-28, owner Highlander Orndorff and other artists served a larger than normal clientele to help increase awareness of the medical condition. “My wife and I discussed […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-05-18 14:30:442017-06-29 21:16:48Immortal Ink Makes Its Mark For Autism
Indiana State Senator Randall Head, District 18, recently visited Little Star Center with Dana Renay, Executive Director of Autism Society of Indiana. As part of an informal regional site visit and overview of options available to Hoosier children and families living with autism, the senator visited Little Star Center, a local school, and the Indiana […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-05-18 14:27:182017-06-29 21:16:53Senator Head Visits Little Star Center
Little Star Center is featured on the cover of the May 8, 2012 issue of the Current in Carmel newspaper! The cover story, “Understanding Autism,” shares some things ”those in the know want the rest of us to know about the disorder.” The article highlights experiences by a parent of a child with the disorder […]
Little Star Center staff will participate in the 38th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) in Seattle, Washington, May 25-29. The conference features panels and symposia, papers, invited addresses and tutorials, workshops, clinical research poster sessions, business meetings, and reunions. The 12 Little Star attendees will learn and share innovative methods, […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2012-05-17 18:22:562017-02-17 18:52:03The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference
Little Star Center Executive Director Mary Rosswurm’s guest column, “Ground Gained in Autism Insurance Laws”, appeared in the April 30, 2012 issue of the Journal & Courier, Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana. It is reprinted below. Every family wants the best for their children. That desire is even stronger when parents learn their child has autism. Thankfully, […]
Swim season is about to start and drowning is the leading cause of death for children and young adults with autism, due to pool incidents or wandering-related episodes, according to statistics. Mary Rosswurm, executive director of Little Star Center in Carmel, discusses safety tips, such as life vests, arm bands and ankle monitors. Mary […]
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Check out the photos from the Autism Expo 2012. Little Star was there as always and it was a great event! Thanks so much to the Autism Society of Indiana – keep up the amazing work you do! So glad to partner with you! […]
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Little Star Lafayette celebrated it’s first anniversary on March 16th at the Lafayette location. Staff and families were invited to stop by, have a hot dog from the hot dog cart, eat some cake and enjoy the festivities! We even had sunglasses for the kids! Thank you to the Little Star Lafayette Families and Staff […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2012-03-29 14:12:562017-06-29 21:18:34Little Star Center Lafayette Celebrates it’s One-Year Anniversary with Families and Staff
Earlier this month, I hosted a rape prevention class at Little Star Center. The class was attended by LSC staff, moms and friends. The motto of A Fighting Chance is “Be Prepared; Not Scared.” Marita Bower, the class instructor, and her “bad guy” demonstrated the most common attack scenarios. They addressed ways to avoid an […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2012-03-21 19:48:122017-02-17 18:52:20A Fighting Chance: “Be Prepared, Not Scared” – Self Defense Class at Little Star Center
Press Release – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Ryan Community Outreach & Marketing Director 317.249.2242 | [email protected] Little Star Center Celebrates Ten Years of Serving the Needs of the Autism Community in the State of Indiana 2012 Marks a Decade of Providing Autism Services to Children and Young Adults CARMEL, IN, March 13, 2012 […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2012-03-13 20:52:092017-02-17 18:52:21Little Star Celebrates Ten Years of Serving the Needs of the Autism Community in the State of Indiana – Official Press Release
My son, Brad, travels several times a year to Boston to visit his father and has been doing this for three years now. Although Brad is an adult with autism, I feel comfortable allowing him to fly by himself, but more importantly, Brad feels OK with traveling unaccompanied. I wanted to share some “tips” that […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2012-02-22 15:31:042017-02-17 18:52:21Tips for an Easy Flight Alone for Individuals on the Spectrum (A Mother’s Point of View)
Indiana requires law enforcement and other “first responders” to complete one hour of autism-specific education each year. While this amount of time is clearly not adequate, it does at least offer some information to officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and firemen about persons with autism. The Purdue University Police Department recently contacted Mary Rosswurm, […]
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Little Star Center Carmel headed out to the Monon Center starting in October to play some co-ed volleyball against some average (let’s be honest – above average) competition! Although LSC’s regular season ended with a 1 – 7 record, tournament play showed that LSC had really stepped up their game! Winning three games in tournament […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2012-01-05 14:43:412017-06-29 21:20:00LSC Carmel Plays in Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament – Rough Start, but Had a Blast!
Dr. Kevin Beadle, D.D.S. of Carmel Pediatric Dentistry visited the kids of Little Star Center to teach proper brushing habits and how to keep their teeth healthy. Using a story like “Bucky Beaver and the Good Food Forest,” Dr. Kevin was able to emphasize good oral hygiene, prevention and good nutrition when it comes to […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-10-14 19:20:062017-06-29 21:20:13Dr. Kevin W. Beadle, D.D.S. Visits the Kids of Little Star to Talk About Proper Dental Care
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-09-06 18:50:572017-06-29 21:20:53Little Star Center proudly presents Thomas Zane, Ph.D, BCBA-D
Saturday, August 20th, 2011 Zionsville, Indiana A great crowd came out to support the Autism Society of Indiana and their 2011 Excellence Awards. Little Star Center was there to receive the Excellence in Direct Care Award, an award for providers who demostrate excellence in direct care services to infants, toddlers, children, youth and adults with […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-08-22 21:52:492017-06-29 21:21:30Photos and Video from ASI’s Excellence Awards – Little Star Center Received the Excellence in Direct Care Award
Answers for Autism, an all volunteer organization founded by parents of children with autism located in Fishers, recently presented a check to Little Star Center for $1,500. This grant will help provide iPads for the center. About AAI: Our mission is to increase and broaden public knowledge and awareness of the behaviors, social issues and […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-08-08 20:14:532017-06-29 21:21:18Little Star Center Receives $1,500 Grant from Answers for Autism for iPad’s
Press Release – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Ryan Community Outreach & Marketing Director 317.249.2242 | [email protected] Little Star Center to Receive Excellence in Direct Care Award Autism Society of Indiana to Hold 2011 Excellence Awards CARMEL, IN, July 26, 2011 – Little Star Center, a non-profit center for children with autism, will receive Autism […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-07-27 13:03:192017-02-17 18:52:21Little Star Center to Receive Excellence in Direct Care Award – Official Press Release
During the summer at Little Star Center, we really try to get the kiddos out to enjoy the beautiful weather and socialize with others. Our team plans great outings for them to attend that are affordable and fun. Their first stop is to the Indianapolis Zoo! I have already heard the kids running around talking […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-06-07 15:11:412017-06-29 21:33:44Oh, the places they’ll go – Little Star kiddos gear up for Summer Outings…
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-04-12 20:29:312017-02-17 18:52:21The City of Lafayette Welcomes Little Star – Check out the photos from the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-04-12 15:04:182017-06-29 21:33:13Little Star Center Lafayette Community Open House – Join us!
We had a great time this weekend at 2011 Autism Expo – sponsored by Easter Seals Crossroads and the Autism Society of Indiana. Little Star Center staff enjoyed talking to families and professionals at the event! At our booth this year we gave away light up pens, reusable tote bags and lunch bags to the […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-03-29 20:39:542017-02-17 18:52:21The question everyone wants to know the answer to – Who won the Kindle??? Attendees at the Autism Expo signed up!
Congrats to two of our staff members – Maggie Dickson and Casey Moore on becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts! Maggie Dickson, our Assistant Clinical Director, earned her Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University in August 2010 and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Western Michigan University prior to that. Her […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-02-21 22:10:322017-02-17 18:52:21Congratulations to two of our staff member on becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts!
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Ryan Community Outreach & Marketing Director 317.249.2242 [email protected] Little Star Center Announces Opening of New Lafayette Location Non-profit autism center will be the first of its kind in the Lafayette Area CARMEL, IN, February 15, 2011 – Little Star Center, a non-profit center for children with autism, […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-02-18 14:15:222017-02-17 18:52:21For Immediate Release, Little Star Center Lafayette to open March 15th – Official Press Release here.
Hi Everyone, Hope you are warm and your schedule is back to normal after all the crazy weather last week. Little Star Center was closed three days due to ice and snow, but we are back and ready to roll. This morning, when I sat down at my desk, I was excited to see I […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-02-08 14:16:312017-02-17 18:52:21Some Great Reading Material When the Weather has you Stuck Inside – The Latest Autism Topics and Research: ASAT Newsletter Winter 2011
As you know, there has been a media frenzy lately regarding Dr. Wakefield’s 1998 research paper that linked the childhood measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to the onset of autism. Recently, Dr. Wakefield’s paper and research have been discredited since follow up studies could not replicate the findings casting doubt on its conclusions. NPR’s, The […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00Little Star/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLittle Star2011-02-03 22:01:112017-02-17 18:52:22The Latest News Regarding the Issue of Vaccines and Autism – Dr. Wakefield’s Research
Well, it’s 2011 – can you believe it? Little Star has a big year ahead of us, but I wanted to take a step back and reflect on all the happenings of 2010. Check them out: We celebrated our 8th anniversary! Our Executive Director, Mary Rosswurm, came back after a 22 month “sabbatical” in Massachusetts. […]
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An awesome little guy who attends Little Star Center sat across from me at lunch today. He excitedly dumped the contents of his lunch bag onto the table and dug through the chicken chunks, fruit cup, cheese, bread and juice box until he found a bag of four chocolate chip cookies. He emptied the bag […]
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2010-12-22 19:59:572017-02-17 18:52:37If you give a kid a cookie…
/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.png00LSMary/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LittleStar_ABA.pngLSMary2010-12-20 23:08:592017-02-17 18:52:37Serving children with autism since 2002…
It’s the season to be jolly, when we gather together to celebrate with our nearest and dearest! I love parties, it’s no news. I love attending them, hosting them and even hearing about them – so I thought you might too! Little Star hosted it’s annual holiday party on Saturday. Over 130 people were in […]
The Star – August Issue
In the August issue of The Star – Your Guiding Light for Autism you’ll find information on an autism friendly airlines, upcoming events and much more. To read this month’s issue click here or sign up to receive each monthly issue straight to your inbox here.
Zionsville Dad Wins Important Victory for People with Autism
One of the original LittleStar families in 2002 recently fought Indiana Medicaid all the way to the Indiana Court of Appeals and won! Their victory is paving the way for other adults with autism to receive treatment that is too costly for most families to afford. Tom Blessing and Victoria Blessing-Wade continue to advocate for […]
2022 Big Stars for LittleStar Campaign Kicks Off
Since 2002, LittleStar has impacted the lives of thousands of children, teens, adults and families living with autism. Please join us in April as we celebrate Autism Awareness Month with our Big Stars for LittleStar event. Each LittleStar center will be planting a Star Garden of blue and gold stars to represent the current prevalence […]
Workshop tackles challenges of writing medically necessary treatment plans for autism
As many individuals throughout the United States can attest, getting insurance coverage for certain conditions can best be described as another form of hell. And it’s especially the case for many individuals with autism. Treatments, even when shown to be effective, are regularly rejected. As one couple recently told Capital Public Radio, their insurance provider […]
Need help developing more compelling medically necessary treatment plans for autism?
As most of the nation fixates on the future of health insurance, clinicians and other professionals in the field of autism care continue their ongoing battle to make a case for coverage of treatments like applied behavioral analysis (ABA). Just recently, Capital Public Radio in Sacramento reported that California patients are facing insurance denials in […]
LittleStar ABA Therapy Receives Coveted Autism Speaks “Provider of the Year” Award at 11th Annual Autism Law Summit
Carmel, Indiana – LittleStar ABA Therapy (formerly Little Star Center) was the proud recipient of the 2017 Autism Speaks Provider of the Year Award at the Autism Speaks Annual Autism Law Summit, which took place on October 27th -28th in San Diego. The Autism Law Summit brings together parent advocates, autism service providers, lawyers, individuals […]
We’re Looking a Little Different Today…
You just might’ve noticed that we have a whole new appearance! That’s because we celebrated our 15th birthday in September, so we’ve adopted a little more grown-up look — refreshing our brand to appropriately salute our evolution from 2002 to where we are today. Yesterday, we were Little Star Center. Today, we are LittleStar ABA […]
Meet the Little Star clinical team at our May 3 Newburgh Center open house!
Little Star is proud to invite the community and prospective Little Star parents to tour our newest center in Newburgh. On Wednesday, May 3, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., we welcome you to come check out our latest ABA therapy center, meet our clinical team and learn how you can enroll your child to […]
Former Autism Speaks leader joins Little Star Center
Dan Unumb, former executive director of the Autism Speaks Legal Resource Center, is now a part-time contractor working in partnership with Little Star Center. Dan is advocating for families at Little Star Center and throughout the state as they face legal challenges with insurance coverage. He also is in the development stages of a new […]
Little Star Center expands autism services in Indiana with two new locations
Little Star Center, Indiana’s first center-based, therapeutic applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider serving children to young adults with autism, announces today it is expanding autism services in Indiana by adding two new locations to its system of statewide ABA facilities. Little Star Centers in Clarksville and Newburgh will staff up to 100 new jobs in […]
Clinical director visits alma mater to recruit for Little Star Center
By Breanne Hartley, Ph.D, BCBA-D I recently had the opportunity to visit my alma mater, Western Michigan University, in order to attend the Midwestern Behavior Analysis job fair. It was a pleasure to be at my old stomping grounds, which holds so many fond memories of professional development and growth, to represent Little Star Center. […]
Little Star Center announces new West Lafayette ABA facility for children affected by autism, hiring new staff
Little Star Center, Indiana’s first center-based, therapeutic applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider serving children to young adults with autism, announces today it is opening a fourth location in Indiana. The new site will be the second Little Star facility in the Lafayette area, and will be located at 3595 Sagamore Parkway North, Suite 5. “The […]
Little Star Center announces new West Lafayette ABA facility for children affected by autism, hiring new staff
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Little Star Center recognizes Big Stars-Carmel Current story
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Little Star Center Letter to the Editor Lafayette Journal Courier
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Little Star Center consolidates with VBCA
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Little Star Center announces 2015 Big Stars campaign
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Little Star Center Nice Bucket challenge receives local and national news coverage on WTHR and in Huffington Post
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Little Star learner makes donation to help kids in his community
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Staff Spotlight: Shelly Will, Center Manager, Little Star Center Lafayette
Shelly has served as center manager at Little Star Center Lafayette for four years. She handles overall operations regarding the center and communication with families. What do you most enjoy about your job at Little Star Center? I enjoy being part of the Little Star team and the learners’ therapy. Some of the therapists ask the […]
Little Star Center announces staff for new Bloomington location
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Little Star Center new board of directors member
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Little Star Center featured in Zionsville Current
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Little Star Center celebrates national Autism Awareness month by recognizing Big Stars for Little Star.
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Little Star Center executive director Mary Rosswurm joins the national ASAT board of directors featured in Zionsville Times Sentinel
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Little Star Center announces new in-home ABA therapy service
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Little Star Center announces new center in Bloomington
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20 Insights from 20 Years of Experience as an Indiana ABA therapist
By Jennifer LaMarca I’ve been blessed to have spent the last 20 years providing early, intensive ABA programming for young children with autism in their homes. From working in Dr. Lovaas’ Young Autism Project replication site as a therapist, to being the first early, intensive ABA consultant residing in Indiana, my experiences have certainly shaped […]
Little Star kicks off 2015 fundraising
As a nonprofit organization, Little Star Center relies on donor support for scholarships for families when they find themselves in need of a financial safety net. This year, Little Star Center continues its efforts to not only strengthen awareness about autism, but increase donor support. Starting March 30, Little Star Center staff at each of our […]
ABAI conference provides latest autism information for Little Star Center – Indiana ABA therapy facility
In keeping with its mission to provide the most effective interventions for learners, Little Star Center, an Indiana ABA therapy facility, is reviewing strategies learned recently at the annual Association for Behavior Analysis International autism conference in Las Vegas.
Family thankful for Indiana ABA therapy services at Little Star Center
Our biggest challenge has been finding insurance coverage for ABA therapy. We were lucky to get a child-only policy from our insurance carrier when Little Star-Lafayette opened — and before the insurer stopped offering such plans. Then, over the years, the premiums increased and we were paying double the original cost.
Help us recognize Big Stars for Autism Awareness Month Indiana
Little Star Center is honoring Big Stars for Autism Awareness Month Indiana and we need your help! In the Indiana autism community, we know it truly takes a village to ensure our children receive the care and attention they deserve. Among our Little Star Center team, these friends, neighbors and professionals provide support to our families […]
Grant provides iPads to assist non-vocal learners at Little Star – Indiana ABA center
Little Star Center recently received a grant from Answers for Autism (AAI) to further its mission to help individuals with autism become more independent. Project: It’s my Turn to Talk focuses on increasing and improving communication for all of our learners. Statistics estimate that as many as 14 to 25 percent of children diagnosed with an […]
A tribute to Santa
Every year when it’s cold and cheery, When excitement builds for children and parents grow weary, Planning begins at Little Star Center, where the guest of honor will appear, It’s Santa, the same jolly gentleman who visits our learners each year. From the moment he enters Little Star’s doors, Santa is greeted with hugs and […]
Autism and the holidays – Tips for a merry season
By Mary Rosswurm The holidays are an exciting time of year for all, but, in many ways, can be challenging for those with autism and their families. The colorful lights, large family gatherings, festive music, unusual foods and crowds can cause individuals with autism to feel anxious and overwhelmed. As a parent of a […]
Kids with autism can enjoy Halloween
It’s that time again when little ghosts and goblins roam our neighborhoods and homes are decorated with spider webs, skeletons and all things scary. It’s Halloween, which could be an overwhelming time for our children with autism. Here are tips from Autism Speaks to make Halloween fun for your child with autism: Before Halloween: […]
Thank you, Little Star Center for quality ABA services in Bloomington, Indiana
The following comments are from a mom with a newly enrolled learner at our Bloomington location. As a parent of a child recently enrolled in the Little Star program, I would describe my experience in this process as nothing short of exceptional! Enrolling your child in an intense therapy program can be extremely stressful for your child, […]
LSC therapists unite to raise money for our centers
Pizza anyone? How about taking the family out to dinner to support a great cause? Our Little Star Center therapists have been busy this month hosting a variety of events in the Indianapolis and Lafayette areas to raise money for our non-profit organization. Several businesses, including Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Sky Zone and Hot […]
“We are here for each other and for all our children living with autism” — Our final word for Autism Awareness Month
By Mary Rosswurm I remember when my son was diagnosed in 1994 like it was yesterday. At the time, though, the prevalence rate was 1 in 10,000 births. Here we are, two decades later, and the diagnosis rate is 1 in 68. Autism has changed the face of childhood worldwide and, I guess, parenthood as […]
Technology & the autism community – Little Star Center, Indiana ABA therapy
By Tim Courtney, MS, BCBA We live in a very exciting time, where technology is rapidly changing the world around us. For individuals with autism and language/communication deficits, technology has had a sudden and dramatic effect. Individuals with autism that are non-vocal account for about 25% of this population, based upon recent research. Technology […]
Conversation with a big star for Indiana’s first ABA center
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, we will feature comments from our Little Star Center Board of Directors. This week’s Q&A is with William (Bill) Bower, board president. Bower has served on Little Star Center’s Board of Directors since 2006. Senior vice president of the commercial lending group at M&I Bank. What makes you […]
How my cousin directed my career path to Little Star Center
From a Little Star Center employee There are 17 grandchildren on my dad’s side of the family. Sixteen of us live without autism, but there is one who does. My 9-year-old cousin, Q, lives on the spectrum. All of my cousins have affected my life in various ways, but the only one who has dramatically […]
Living in the moment with Gentry – Inspiration from the founder of Little Star Center
By Amy Groshell April rolls around like a lion each year for us. The low pressure systems bring explosive weather changes that are only predicted by our daughter’s agitation and explosive behavior. Most people aren’t aware (even in the autism community) that three times more children, teens and adults with autism celebrate their birthdays in the […]
Good-bye Alabama, hello Indiana ABA center
By Jamie Vandiver Shortly after my son Camden’s diagnosis, I began checking into different therapies. Living in a small, rural Alabama town, I quickly found my options and resources were limited, and almost non-existent. I knew that in order for my son to receive the therapy he desperately needed, my family would have to […]
Conversation with a Big Star for Indiana’s first ABA center
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, we will feature comments from our Little Star Center Board of Directors. This week’s Q&A is with Dr.Rose Wolflin, who has served on Little Star Center’s Board of Directors since 2007. Wolflin is a senior corporate certified paralegal for J.D. Byrider. What makes you most proud about serving […]
Why I chose Applied Behavior Analysis Indiana
By Angela Vargas, M.S., BCBA Like most other kids, I went through my list of what I wanted to be when I grew up: a lawyer (…too boring), a law and order SVU detective (…too scary), a wedding planner (…I probably wouldn’t be much good at that). This all changed when I learned that […]
Autism articles & organizations are big stars in Indiana
When a Hoosier family receives an autism diagnosis for their child, their support system expands instantly. A large network of support, information and advocacy is available to empower families to create the best next steps in their child’s development. We are grateful to the many organizations that make it their mission to improve the lives […]
Celebrating our amazing Ryan
By Lisa Striewe As a mother of a teenage boy with autism, I am often in awe of just how far we’ve come. Ryan was diagnosed with PDD, NOS when he was 3 ½ years old. He had very little language and extreme anxiety about the world around him. The prognosis, according to the doctors, […]
Conversation with a Big Star for Little Star
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, we will feature comments from our Little Star Center Board of Directors. This week’s Q&A is with Michele Trivedi, who has served on Little Star Center’s Board of Directors since 2006. Trivedi serves on the Health Benefits Mandate Task Force For Indiana and is active in the autism community. […]
“An inability to express one’s self in accordance with society’s standards does not make you less, it just makes you different.”
Written by a Little Star Center employee I grew up with my older brother. Mom, dad, me and my brother. We were as close as two brothers could be growing up. My mom stayed home with us until we went to school. Everything was very typical, I didn’t know any different. We would play blocks, […]
Celebrating our beautiful son, Anthony
By Joanne Kehoe I have four children. Anthony, my oldest, has autism. When Anthony was a baby, I used to think about milestones and when he would reach them. He sat up really early. He started rolling over and crawling early and got right up and started walking and running right on time. His teeth […]
Learn more about Little Star’s enrollment process
By Victoria Blessing It is my honor to welcome you to our Little Star Center’s Bloomington location. As your primary contact during your child’s enrollment process, I will be with you every step of the way, answering all of your questions, preparing you for your child’s assessment and, eventually, welcoming him or her to […]
We found our perfect match at Little Star
By Onya Jones When Kaleigh was 3 years old, we searched for the perfect ABA facility to address her needs. At the time, she wasn’t ready for developmental preschool. She needed more one-on-one assistance. I began searching for therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and came upon Little Star Center’s website. It was very […]
We are forever grateful to Little Star Center
By Siovhan Lawrence Upon our son Bradley’s formal autism diagnosis, we did everything we could to get him the best services. In doing so, we enrolled him part-time in a structured ABA school in North Carolina, where we lived at the time. Staff at the school let us know that the three hours per […]
Little Star Center Opening in Bloomington
Little Star Center is expanding services for families and children affected by autism to Bloomington. The new Little Star Center Bloomington will open spring 2014. Center leaders will begin accepting applications for evaluations for learners and staff in January. Application Process and Open House Applications will be accepted from families with children affected by autism […]
My son and his best friend Lulu
By Mary Rosswurm, executive director Little Star Center We have always had dogs and have six currently. When our son Brad was born, we had a small terrier mix mutt named Barney. Growing up, Brad was never afraid of the dogs, but not very engaged with them, either. This changed in 2008, when Lulu, […]
Great speakers, informative sessions at ASHA convention
By Kasey Philpott, MS, CCC-SLP I recently attended the annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) convention in Chicago. With over 12,000 attendees, the ASHA convention provides a plethora of learning opportunities for speech language pathologists and audiologists alike covering a variety of topics, including speech sound disorders, autism, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), hearing loss, swallowing […]
Young student is a fan of Little Star Center
William, the 10 year-old son of Tim Courtney, research and training director at Little Star Center, wrote the following letter to his school to request a grant for Little Star Center. This is a great reminder that our learners success is important to even our youngest citizens. Did you know one out of every 88 […]
Proud to be Hoosier representing autism and our ABA facility
By Mary Rosswurm The National Autism Speaks conference was held in Washington D.C. last week. I was humbled to be invited to this national event that brought together about 200 autism advocates from classrooms, boardrooms, small towns, big cities and in-between. This three-day event marked the launch of the 2014 policy agenda (a first-ever for […]
Review of Soma Rapid Prompt Method (RPM)
Treatment of Communication Disorders: A Review of Soma® Rapid Prompt Method By Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Little Star Center advisory board member The mission of the Cambridge Center is to, “…. advance the scientific study of behavior and its humane application to the solution of practical problems, including the prevention and relief of human suffering.” The […]
My “ah-ha” moment with my son
By Mary Rosswurm When my son, Brad, was in middle school I would ask him every day who he ate lunch with and every day, it was the same, he had eaten lunch alone. This just broke my heart! In elementary school, he was unable to tolerate the loud noise and all the activity in […]
Emma is autistic. And Emma is awesome.
By Kerry Blankenship I knew before the diagnosis came in. Someone gently suggested having Emma evaluated for autism, and I started researching. I knew when I read the list of common characteristics that I was reading about my 3-year-old daughter. When the diagnosis confirmed what I knew, I thought, in those first days, that […]
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis
By Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D Institute for Behavioral Studies at The Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies, Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, Massachusetts Little Star Center Advisory Board member Autism is known as a “fad magnet” because of the plethora of treatments available to treat the condition (Jacobson, Foxx, & Mulick, 2005). […]
ACA Updates and Research
As a parent of a young adult with autism and leader of an applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy center focused on autism, I know firsthand about the challenges in finding appropriate and affordable insurance coverage to support special needs children. As details of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continue to unfold, there are still many […]
Little Star Center Announces Formation of Distinguished Board of Advisors
Little Star Center is pleased to announce the formation of a distinguished board of advisors consisting of notable and influential individuals in the field of behavioral analysis. The board membership includes: Dr. Patrick Friman, Dr. Dorothea Lerman, Dr. Dennis Reid, Dr. Mary Jane Weiss and Dr. Thomas Zane. The board is conducting the first of […]
Governor Appoints Little Star Center Builder to Commission
Little Star congratulates Patrick Richard who was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels before he left office as a member of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. Patrick is working with Little Star – Lafayette on renovating several areas including the playground. He is a residential and commercial builder in Lafayette and a member […]
Traveling Decorating Contest Trophy
Little Star Center has started a new tradition, presenting a traveling trophy to the therapists who best decorate their area for the holiday season, as determined by volunteer judges. Middle Star Center won the 2012 Decorating Contest award for their Dr. Seuss’ Grinch Who Stole Christmas theme. Congratulations to everyone for their hard work and […]
LEGO® LITTLE STAR
Little Star is proud to announce it has hung a custom-made mosaic of its logo made of LEGOS® in the front lobby of the Middle Star Center in Carmel! The wall hanging will greet visitors at the Middle Star facility inside the reception area. “I’m excited for this idea to come to fruition,” said Mary […]
Parents concerned about autism funding for adults
Story you may have missed on WTHR, Channel 13… Autism is a topic that garners a great deal of attention these days, both for the alarming number of children diagnosed with the condition to the research and funding targeted on finding a cause. While the Federal government mandates educational services for children, that help disappears […]
SRA Language and Reading Workshop
Little Star staff participated in a SRA (Science Research Associates) training for Language for Learning and Reading Mastery recently. Tim Courtney, Little Star research and training director, said, “We utilize SRA to help individuals with autism spectrum disorders overcome cognitive deficits and therefore have greater success when transitioning back to school settings. SRA offers multiple […]
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!
Santa Claus, one of his elves, and a reindeer visited Little Star Center at Lafayette on December 14 and Carmel on December 15! Youngsters shared their wish list with the Man in the Red Suit, had their picture taken with him, and chatted with the Jingle John and the reindeer, Misfit while enjoying a pitch-in […]
Season of Giving!
Little Star elves wrap gifts for five adopted families (between Carmel and Lafayette centers). It was a big job, but a great way to kick off the holiday weekend!
Yule Have Fun 2 At Indy’s Children’s Museum!
Learners went to see Jolly Days Winter Wonderland at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum! They enjoyed the Yule Slide, visiting the Hot Wheels for Real exhibit and Mr. Bear’s Playhouse. Outings like these give our learners the opportunity to practice generalizing skills they learn in the center to other social environments.
Bump, Set and Spike!
Blue team wins championship! Little Star Center fielded two teams in the 2012 Monon Community Center (MCC) Fall co-ed volleyball league from September to early December (yellow team and blue team). Blue team members included (L to R): Kasey Philpott, Lisa Steward, Megan Fager, Kassi Kite, Kelly Doyle, Robyn Eads, Dwayne McCoy, Taylor Barker, Adrian […]
Chugging Away at Little Star
Little Star Center is the lucky recipient of three TOMY Chuggington Wooden Railway playtables and complete wooden train sets! TOMY is working with Autism Speaks this fall by providing 500 preschools and facilities serving young children across the U.S. with this classic toy. The train set engages preschoolers with play patterns and provides a variety […]
Little Star Holiday Creations
Little Star learners of all ages have been working like elves on holiday decorations! Check out these images of some of them hard at work, with one taking time out to paint the palm while at it.
Learners Go For a Strike at Woodland Bowl
Little Star learners visited Woodland Bowl in Carmel, learning how to hold the ball and roll it down the lane to the pins. It was an eventful day which sometimes required a therapist to “help along” a ball that settled within the lane or the gutter. Outings like these give our learners the opportunity to […]
Raise Your Glass
Little Star Center supported several autism organizations as a table sponsor for the 2012 Raise Your Glass to Autism Awareness. Raise Your Glass to Autism Awareness is a wine and food tasting event with art auction, organized by Answers for Autism, the Autism Society of Indiana and Talk About Curing Autism to help raise both […]
Cause for Elegance Art Show
Little Star Center is pleased to announce it was named one of the recipients for the Cause for Elegance art show fundraiser. The event — presented by Studio OTB at Outside the Box — features works of art created by Studio OTB artists based on the recipient’s purpose. Little Star’s mission served as the inspiration […]
At the Golden K
The Carmel Golden K Kiwanis Club invited Little Star to their recent meeting so they might learn more about the center’s mission. Jim Burnett, a program planner with the club, said, “Mary Rosswurm painted a picture of the many variations that autism takes and the variety of approaches that Little Star Center takes in working […]
One Hot Outing!
Little Star-Lafayette learners visited Fire Station 5 in Lafayette, Indiana recently. A fireman donned protective clothing, oxygen tank and mask for the children so they would become more familiar with the appearance and they climbed the fire truck. Outings like these give our learners the opportunity to practice generalizing skills they learn in the center […]
Dr. Temple Grandin Visits Indianapolis January 18, 2013
Future Horizons is sponsoring an Autism/Asperger’s Conference in Indianapolis on Friday, January 18 (venue TBA), featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, the noted scientist who has autism; Eustacia Cutler, the mother of Temple Grandin who shares her views of autism through her personal experiences raising Dr. Grandin; and Dr. Jim Ball, a highly experienced, Board Certified Behavior […]
An Article You May Have Missed: For Kids With Autism, Wings to Fly
The December 3, 2012 issue of People magazine features a Heroes Among Us article which includes Wendy Ross, a pediatrician in Philadelphia. Ross developed an air-travel program at Philadelphia International Airport with clinicians and airlines that allows children with autism the opportunity to practice everything related to air travel including check-in, security screening, and boarding […]
One of Our Own Honored as CFO of the Year!
Bill Brunner, Little Star board member and chief financial officer (CFO) for J.D. Byrider, has been named a top honoree for the 2012 Indianapolis Business Journal CFO of the Year Award! This is the fifth year that the IBJ has recognized top financial leaders. Its goal is to showcase the important but under-recognized executive position […]
“A FIGHTING CHANCE” SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
Did you know that one in four women will be attacked during her lifetime? That a woman will know her attacker 75% of the time? That women who resist effectively are twice as likely to escape injury as others? Little Star Center recently offered its female staff members and the wives of male staff members […]
Fun at Snapperz!
Learners visited Snapperz Family Fun & Sports, finding the soft indoor playground the number one attraction. Outings like these give our learners the opportunity to practice generalizing skills they learn in the center to other social environments.
SHARING AND THANKSGIVING
Little Star Center conducted its annual food drive at the Carmel and Lafayette centers to help local food pantries stock up for the Thanksgiving holiday ( the New Life Fellowship Church in Carmel and Elmwood Church of Christ and Food Finders in Lafayette). As an incentive for staff participation in Carmel, a contest was held […]
The Making of a Thanksgiving Poster for Mom & Dad
Learners in Little Star’s Early Learner program created Thanksgiving pictures for their parents. The making of these outstanding works of art was a fun process. It began with painting brown paint on the bottom of their feet, a process that tickled the toes! It then took a steady hand guiding the foot to the paper. […]
The Hoosier Association for Behavior Analysis (HABA) 2012 Conference
Little Star (LSC) staff recently attended the fourth Hoosier Association for Behavior Analysis (HABA) Conference. HABA, the state chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), brought in Dr. David Celberti, executive director for The Association for Science and Autism Treatment (ASAT) to provide the keynote address: “Science: Don’t Treat Autism Without It (that […]
The Artistry of Gentry Groshell
Gentry Groshell, daughter of Amy Gudal Groshell—the founder of Little Star Center, is an amazing artist. Her paintings grace the walls of Little Star’s centers in Carmel and Lafayette, Indiana as well as the Groshell home and the Duval County Public Library in Florida. The demand for her work is such that her canvases and […]
Food Drive at Little Star November 7-16!
HELP US SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY! Little Star Center is hosting its annual food drive to benefit a local food bank at locations in Carmel and Lafayette, Indiana. Donations of non-perishable items will be collected at the centers from Wednesday, November 7, through Friday, November 16. Questions? Please contact Jennifer or Laura at 317.249.2242.
ALL SORTS OF CHARACTERS SHOW UP AT LITTLE STAR CENTER ON HALLOWEEN 2012
Little Star celebrated the Halloween holiday on October 31 with costumes worn by learners and staff, trick or treating through the halls of J.D. Byrider’s headquarter office, our office complex neighbor, and joining our other neighbor Experian, for their company party for the children of their staff. Everybody had “wicked” fun dressing up and enjoying […]
Errorless Learning: When the Learner is Always Right…
Little Star Center (LSC) — created by a family of a child with autism — was the first in Indiana to employ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment, which has long been considered the most effective intervention method for children with autism. ABA features several instructional approaches for consideration when developing a learner’s personal program. One […]
Swimming at the “Y”
Columbian Park Zoo Visit
Learners from Little Star Center – Lafayette visited Columbian Park Zoo. The zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Indiana dating back to 1908. The original animals housed at the zoo included foxes, skunks, pelicans, deer, lynx, prairie dogs, and a wolf. Today, the zoo houses over 120 animals representing 49 different species. Located […]
Little Star Center 10th Anniversary & Expansion Grand Opening
As Little Star Center commemorates its 10th anniversary this fall, it will also be celebrating the grand opening of expansion space at its Carmel facility with a weekend of festivities! A public open house is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, when friends of Little Star may tour the facility between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
AUTISM INSURANCE COVERAGE REFORM – WHAT’S NEW
The topic of autism insurance reform was the focus of the recent Autism Speaks Law Summit in Washington, D.C., particularly autism coverage by self-funded insurance plans which are not subject to state reform laws. Little Star Center Executive Director Mary Rosswurm and Board Member Michele Trivedi attended the three-day event which was held at the […]
BILL FOR STATE MANDATE ON RESTRAINT OR SECLUSION OF STUDENTS BEING DRAFTED
The Indiana Commission on Autism, on which Little Star Executive Director Mary Rosswurm serves, is preparing a bill to be presented to the legislature that provides a policy for Indiana schools on child restraint and/or seclusion in the event of unsafe behavior. “This is a critical issue that needs to be addressed in Indiana,” said […]
Little Star Attends the 2012 Autism Society of Indiana Excellence Awards Dinner
It was a wonderful evening in a wonderful space. This year’s annual Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) Excellence Awards event was held at the Robert Irsay Pavilion and featured tasty hors d’hoeuvres, fine silent and live auctions, and guests dressed to celebrate. Little Star Center, which won the Excellence in Direct Care award at last […]
2012 Answers for Autism Walk
The day dawned sunny, dry and in the 60s…a perfect day for a walk through the beautiful Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, IN this past weekend. Hundreds of volunteers and participants attending the Answers for Autism’s annual event filled the grounds, enjoying music, the rock climbing wall, giant inflatable slide, face painting, balloons, silent auction, and […]
PURDUE NURSING STUDENTS BECOME ADVOCATES FOR PATIENTS WITH AUTISM
Purdue University School of Nursing students enjoyed an educational clinical day at Little Star Center (LSC) recently as part of their training in a clinical environment. Analei Whitlock, MSN, RN, CPNP and clinical assistant professor of the Purdue University School of Nursing, who coordinates the program for senior undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) […]
Autism Therapist Wanted (Carmel, IN)
Little Star Center (LSC), Indiana’s first center specializing in the treatment of children with autism, is expanding! We’ve got a great opportunity for dedicated people as an Autism Therapist: meaningful one-on-one work with learners, full and part-time. Educational Qualifications and Skills: High School diploma; however, Bachelors Degree in ABA or related field is preferred (including […]
Answers for Autism Walk, September 22, 2012
On Saturday, September 22, 2012, Little Star Center (LSC) will be participating in the 12th Annual Answers for Autism (AAI) Walk to be held at Coxhall Gardens (116th & Towne Road in Carmel). Once again, Little Star will be sponsoring the Sensory Tent. For the past two years, LSC has had the largest team and […]
Sensory Integration Therapy Effectiveness Remains Questionable
Sensory integration therapy (SIT) has been commonly used in the treatment of individuals with autism since the 1970s. The primary theory behind SIT is that some children with intellectual/developmental disabilities commonly have sensory needs (related to the five senses of sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell) that are not adequately met. The goal of this […]
Little Star Center All Stars Prepare For 2012 Answers for Autism Walk
Join us Saturday, September 22, for Answers for Autism’s annual Walk for Autism at Coxhall Gardens, 2000 West 116th Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032. The event includes family entertainment such as a rock climbing wall, a giant slide, arts and crafts, bubbles, face painting, a balloon release (biodegradable), sensory activities, refreshments (some for purchase and some […]
Graduation Day!
Little Star Center – Lafayette celebrated the transition of two learners from the Center’s program to school with a special ceremony in which recognition and plaques were awarded for successfully completing their course of intervention. “We love our learners and are very excited when they learn how to communicate better and interact with others,” said […]
Mary Rosswurm Named to Fourth Term on Indiana Commission on Autism
Mary Rosswurm, MBA, executive director of Little Star Center, has been appointed to a fourth two-year term on the Indiana Commission on Autism by Brian Bosma, Indiana Speaker of the House. The commission is directed by the Indiana General Assembly to study the service delivery system for individuals and families living with autism, examines the […]
Little Star Clinical Team Undergoes CALM® Training
Occasionally, individuals with autism exhibit impulsive and/or aggressive physical behaviors that may cause injury to themselves or others. In such circumstances, when all reasonable methods to de-escalate the situation are exhausted, professionals need to employ other strategies. Little Star Center’s clinical team periodically encounters such challenging situations with its learners and has a plan in […]
TURNING 11!
A Little Star learner celebrates his 11th birthday with other learners with fabulous cupcakes!
Beautiful Smiles!
Little Star learners visited Carmel Pediatric Dentistry, owned by Dr. Kevin Beadle and Dr. Carol McKown, to become familiar with a dental office environment and the tools that dentist use during an appointment. Dr. Beadle, in particular, has worked with one of Little Star’s learners on several occasions to increase the learner’s comfort level with the […]
EEG Test in Young Children Offers Hope as Potential Diagnostic Tool for Autism
There has been much international attention on the recent publication in BMC Medicine of a study by Harvard University and Children’s Hospital Boston on EEG testing in young children as young as two years of age. The study aimed to identify factors that separate children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from those without. One such […]
Little Star Center and Toshiba Make it to Victory Lane with Jeff Gordon
Ken Hartsock, Vice President & General Manager, Toshiba Business Solutions, Indiana and Dwayne McCoy, Little Star Center Controller, proudly display one of the autographed bowling pins their team earned at the Jeff Gordon Bowling Tournament, a fundraiser to benefit the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at Riley Hospital and the Wells Center […]
Monon Center Lazy River
Little Star learners with their therapists visited the Monon Center water park as this week’s outing. It is important that learners understand how to behave in normal, social environments and this outing is one of several Little Star offers its learners.
Little Star Staff CPR Re-Certification
Little Star Center staff participated in a 2.5 hour on-site CPR and First-Aid re-certification training program. Conducted by Kay Maddox, RN, and Jay Williamson of On-Site Health & Safety Training Service, 18 individuals refreshed their knowledge and abilities and learned new recommendations suggested by the American Heart Association to assist individuals experiencing heart, respiratory, cuts […]
Artistic Talents Honed at Color Me Mine
Little Star learners of all ages flexed their creative muscles at Color Me Mine pottery studio in Carmel, Indiana. They painted tiles which were fired and presented to the learners, who may give them as gifts to their parents.
Little Star Learner Receives Cool Ninth Birthday Present From Mom
A Little Star learner received the BEST ninth birthday present ever from Mom…a chance to check out an ambulance with the paramedics. The Carmel/Clay Township Fire Department stopped by Little Star, providing an exciting learning opportunity for not only the birthday boy, but for other learners as well!
Little Star Learners Beat Heat at Mulberry Fields Splash Park
Little Star learners visited Mulberry Fields splash park in Zionsville, Indiana. Mulberry Fields is a great park which features a splash park, skate park,biking and walking trails, and educational day camps. Here, learners sprint through a spray tunnel, a refreshing break from stifling heat.
2012 Independence Day Celebration Parade
Little Star Center celebrated Independence Day on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, with a parade, hot dogs and refreshments. In spite of the heat, the learners and mascot Canine Companion for Independence (CCI) Newbury, a white Lab who served as parade emcee, put on a terrific parade! See parade here!
West Park Water Park Cools During Heatwave
Little Star and Middle Star learners visit West Park water park. This Middle Star learner has found the solution to cooling off in the sweltering heat. It is important that learners understand how to behave in normal, social environments and this outing is one of several Little Star offers its learners on a regular basis.
Dear Mary, July 13, 2012
Dear Mary is a bimonthly column whereby readers may submit questions to [email protected] and receive answers related to autism. Mary Rosswurm is executive director of Little Star Center and also the mother of a son who has been diagnosed with autism. She understands… Dear Mary, My son’s doctor recommended ABA therapy for him. He is […]
Usborne Books & More Donates $500+ in Books to Little Star!
Little Star Center thanks Wendy Smart, educational consultant with Usborne Books & More, for donating more than $500 in books from recent book fairs, which is great news as Little Star is expanding its teen program and launching the new Early Learner Program! “We (Usborne Books and Duke Realty) have been conducting these fundraisers for […]
4th Birthday Celebrated at Little Star Center!
A Little Star learner eagerly awaits a bite of his birthday cake honoring his turning four years old.
Rockclimbing and Workout at NIFS
Little Star learners visited the National Institute for Fitness & Sport (NIFS) on the IUPUI campus. A Little Star learner here is learning how to shoot a basketball. Learners also walked and ran the track, went through obstacle courses, rock climbed, and played with the parachute. It is important that learners understand how to behave […]
Dear Mary
Dear Mary is a weekly column whereby readers may submit questions to [email protected] and receive answers related to autism. Mary Rosswurm is executive director of Little Star Center and also the mother of a son who has been diagnosed with autism. She understands… Dear Mary, My child was just diagnosed with autism and he is […]
Temple Grandin’s “Bright Not Broken”
Great article you may have missed! Temple Grandin is wonderful… The Coffee Klatch blog on “Bright Not Broken.”
Cool Creek Park Lives Up To Its Name on a Hot Summer Day
Little Star learners got some fresh air and a chance to move around at Cool Creek Park. The playground was a great place to be on a summer’s day. The swings! The slides! Playing ball! Simple pleasures are the best!
Little Star at West Park
Little Star learners visited West Park water park recently. The weather was perfect and this learner found the water fountains an enjoyable experience.
Little Star learners visit the Indianapolis Zoo!
Little Star learners visited the Indianapolis Zoo recently to see the animals and play in the water park. The favorite activity for most, however, was the dolphin show!
Little Star Learners at Freedom Park
Two Little Star learners play on the jungle gym in the playground at Freedom Trail Park in Westfield, IN. Freedom Trail Park is home to the Westfield Youth Sports Inc. (WYSI) youth football and lacrosse fields. It is also the sight of the Rotary Club of Westfield’s signature project, a sensory garden that surrounds the […]
Proceed With Caution When Considering Trendy Treatments for Autism
Assistant Clinical Director Leigh Broughan, MA, BCBA, cautions parents of children with autism to be discerning when reading about trendy treatments, diets, or products that claim positive changes in behavior. For example, one recent story stated that eating specific mushrooms may have positive effects on a person with autism’s behavior and may reduce repetitive behavior. […]
Newbury visits Little Star – Lafayette for Parent Morning Meet-Up
Michele Trivedi, Little Star Center (LSC) parent and board member, brought her Canine Companion for Independence (CCI), Newbury, to LSC-Lafayette on May 31 for the monthly Parent Morning Meet-Up. This informal monthly gathering for parents of LSC learners features different topics and provides parents an opportunity to meet and share experiences Newbury was specifically trained […]
Duke Realty Annual Ice Cream Social Delights Little Star Learners
Two Little Star learners were among the many attendees during the popular Duke Realty annual Ice Cream Social at Hamilton Crossing Boulevard. Staff and learners alike enjoyed the selection of ice cream, fruit bars and lemon shake-ups and a trip to the playground.
Autism Speaks Hails Landmark Federal Decision Calling Key Autism Therapy a ‘Medical’ Service Eligible for Insurance
Michele Trivedi, Little Star Board member and volunteer health insurance advocate, is an active member of the autism community, volunteers with the Autism Society of Indiana (ASI), the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA,) and Autism Speaks to promote health insurance coverage for autism across the country. Michele shares her thoughts about the recent landmark federal […]
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Visit
23 Little Star learners visited Conner Prairie Interactive History Park this week. The learners toured Prairie Town, stopping at the general store and woodworking shop. In the Indian Village, the learners found the carved wooden canoes of particular interest. But, hands down, the favorite part of the outing was the animal barn where they had the […]
Little Star recognized During ABAI Conference Presentation “Addressing Problem Behavior”
Little Star Center (LSC) participated in the 38th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) in Seattle, Washington from May 25-29. ABAI is the primary membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis. Its events, research, education, journals, and resources help develop, enhance, and support the growth and […]
“Gold Standard” Assessment
Several Little Star Center (LSC) clinical team members participated in a two-day Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) workshop in mid-May. This diagnostic tool is considered “the gold standard” for observational assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The workshop was hosted by Purdue University. “Several LSC learners helped during the workshop as their presence was essential,” […]
Immortal Ink Makes Its Mark For Autism
Immortal Ink, a tattoo and body piercing shop in Lafayette, Indiana, conducted a fundraiser for Little Star Center – Lafayette during Autism Awareness Month. Over a two-day period, April 27-28, owner Highlander Orndorff and other artists served a larger than normal clientele to help increase awareness of the medical condition. “My wife and I discussed […]
Senator Head Visits Little Star Center
Indiana State Senator Randall Head, District 18, recently visited Little Star Center with Dana Renay, Executive Director of Autism Society of Indiana. As part of an informal regional site visit and overview of options available to Hoosier children and families living with autism, the senator visited Little Star Center, a local school, and the Indiana […]
Understanding Autism
Little Star Center is featured on the cover of the May 8, 2012 issue of the Current in Carmel newspaper! The cover story, “Understanding Autism,” shares some things ”those in the know want the rest of us to know about the disorder.” The article highlights experiences by a parent of a child with the disorder […]
The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference
Little Star Center staff will participate in the 38th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) in Seattle, Washington, May 25-29. The conference features panels and symposia, papers, invited addresses and tutorials, workshops, clinical research poster sessions, business meetings, and reunions. The 12 Little Star attendees will learn and share innovative methods, […]
Ground Gained in Autism Insurance Laws
Little Star Center Executive Director Mary Rosswurm’s guest column, “Ground Gained in Autism Insurance Laws”, appeared in the April 30, 2012 issue of the Journal & Courier, Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana. It is reprinted below. Every family wants the best for their children. That desire is even stronger when parents learn their child has autism. Thankfully, […]
LSC Discusses Swim Safety for Children on the Spectrum on Indy Style – WISHTV 8
Swim season is about to start and drowning is the leading cause of death for children and young adults with autism, due to pool incidents or wandering-related episodes, according to statistics. Mary Rosswurm, executive director of Little Star Center in Carmel, discusses safety tips, such as life vests, arm bands and ankle monitors. Mary […]
Autism Society of Indiana’s Autism Expo 2012 – Little Star Center was there!
Check out the photos from the Autism Expo 2012. Little Star was there as always and it was a great event! Thanks so much to the Autism Society of Indiana – keep up the amazing work you do! So glad to partner with you! […]
Little Star Center Lafayette Celebrates it’s One-Year Anniversary with Families and Staff
Little Star Lafayette celebrated it’s first anniversary on March 16th at the Lafayette location. Staff and families were invited to stop by, have a hot dog from the hot dog cart, eat some cake and enjoy the festivities! We even had sunglasses for the kids! Thank you to the Little Star Lafayette Families and Staff […]
A Fighting Chance: “Be Prepared, Not Scared” – Self Defense Class at Little Star Center
Earlier this month, I hosted a rape prevention class at Little Star Center. The class was attended by LSC staff, moms and friends. The motto of A Fighting Chance is “Be Prepared; Not Scared.” Marita Bower, the class instructor, and her “bad guy” demonstrated the most common attack scenarios. They addressed ways to avoid an […]
Little Star Celebrates Ten Years of Serving the Needs of the Autism Community in the State of Indiana – Official Press Release
Press Release – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Ryan Community Outreach & Marketing Director 317.249.2242 | [email protected] Little Star Center Celebrates Ten Years of Serving the Needs of the Autism Community in the State of Indiana 2012 Marks a Decade of Providing Autism Services to Children and Young Adults CARMEL, IN, March 13, 2012 […]
Tips for an Easy Flight Alone for Individuals on the Spectrum (A Mother’s Point of View)
My son, Brad, travels several times a year to Boston to visit his father and has been doing this for three years now. Although Brad is an adult with autism, I feel comfortable allowing him to fly by himself, but more importantly, Brad feels OK with traveling unaccompanied. I wanted to share some “tips” that […]
Little Star Center Provides First Responder Training
Indiana requires law enforcement and other “first responders” to complete one hour of autism-specific education each year. While this amount of time is clearly not adequate, it does at least offer some information to officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and firemen about persons with autism. The Purdue University Police Department recently contacted Mary Rosswurm, […]
LSC Carmel Plays in Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament – Rough Start, but Had a Blast!
Little Star Center Carmel headed out to the Monon Center starting in October to play some co-ed volleyball against some average (let’s be honest – above average) competition! Although LSC’s regular season ended with a 1 – 7 record, tournament play showed that LSC had really stepped up their game! Winning three games in tournament […]
Dr. Kevin W. Beadle, D.D.S. Visits the Kids of Little Star to Talk About Proper Dental Care
Dr. Kevin Beadle, D.D.S. of Carmel Pediatric Dentistry visited the kids of Little Star Center to teach proper brushing habits and how to keep their teeth healthy. Using a story like “Bucky Beaver and the Good Food Forest,” Dr. Kevin was able to emphasize good oral hygiene, prevention and good nutrition when it comes to […]
Little Star Center proudly presents Thomas Zane, Ph.D, BCBA-D
Photos and Video from ASI’s Excellence Awards – Little Star Center Received the Excellence in Direct Care Award
Saturday, August 20th, 2011 Zionsville, Indiana A great crowd came out to support the Autism Society of Indiana and their 2011 Excellence Awards. Little Star Center was there to receive the Excellence in Direct Care Award, an award for providers who demostrate excellence in direct care services to infants, toddlers, children, youth and adults with […]
Little Star Center Receives $1,500 Grant from Answers for Autism for iPad’s
Answers for Autism, an all volunteer organization founded by parents of children with autism located in Fishers, recently presented a check to Little Star Center for $1,500. This grant will help provide iPads for the center. About AAI: Our mission is to increase and broaden public knowledge and awareness of the behaviors, social issues and […]
Little Star Center to Receive Excellence in Direct Care Award – Official Press Release
Press Release – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Ryan Community Outreach & Marketing Director 317.249.2242 | [email protected] Little Star Center to Receive Excellence in Direct Care Award Autism Society of Indiana to Hold 2011 Excellence Awards CARMEL, IN, July 26, 2011 – Little Star Center, a non-profit center for children with autism, will receive Autism […]
Oh, the places they’ll go – Little Star kiddos gear up for Summer Outings…
During the summer at Little Star Center, we really try to get the kiddos out to enjoy the beautiful weather and socialize with others. Our team plans great outings for them to attend that are affordable and fun. Their first stop is to the Indianapolis Zoo! I have already heard the kids running around talking […]
The City of Lafayette Welcomes Little Star – Check out the photos from the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Little Star Center Lafayette Community Open House – Join us!
The question everyone wants to know the answer to – Who won the Kindle??? Attendees at the Autism Expo signed up!
We had a great time this weekend at 2011 Autism Expo – sponsored by Easter Seals Crossroads and the Autism Society of Indiana. Little Star Center staff enjoyed talking to families and professionals at the event! At our booth this year we gave away light up pens, reusable tote bags and lunch bags to the […]
Congratulations to two of our staff member on becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts!
Congrats to two of our staff members – Maggie Dickson and Casey Moore on becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts! Maggie Dickson, our Assistant Clinical Director, earned her Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University in August 2010 and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Western Michigan University prior to that. Her […]
For Immediate Release, Little Star Center Lafayette to open March 15th – Official Press Release here.
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Ryan Community Outreach & Marketing Director 317.249.2242 [email protected] Little Star Center Announces Opening of New Lafayette Location Non-profit autism center will be the first of its kind in the Lafayette Area CARMEL, IN, February 15, 2011 – Little Star Center, a non-profit center for children with autism, […]
Some Great Reading Material When the Weather has you Stuck Inside – The Latest Autism Topics and Research: ASAT Newsletter Winter 2011
Hi Everyone, Hope you are warm and your schedule is back to normal after all the crazy weather last week. Little Star Center was closed three days due to ice and snow, but we are back and ready to roll. This morning, when I sat down at my desk, I was excited to see I […]
The Latest News Regarding the Issue of Vaccines and Autism – Dr. Wakefield’s Research
As you know, there has been a media frenzy lately regarding Dr. Wakefield’s 1998 research paper that linked the childhood measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to the onset of autism. Recently, Dr. Wakefield’s paper and research have been discredited since follow up studies could not replicate the findings casting doubt on its conclusions. NPR’s, The […]
2010 – The Year in Review at Little Star
Well, it’s 2011 – can you believe it? Little Star has a big year ahead of us, but I wanted to take a step back and reflect on all the happenings of 2010. Check them out: We celebrated our 8th anniversary! Our Executive Director, Mary Rosswurm, came back after a 22 month “sabbatical” in Massachusetts. […]
If you give a kid a cookie…
An awesome little guy who attends Little Star Center sat across from me at lunch today. He excitedly dumped the contents of his lunch bag onto the table and dug through the chicken chunks, fruit cup, cheese, bread and juice box until he found a bag of four chocolate chip cookies. He emptied the bag […]
Serving children with autism since 2002…
Little Star Center is excited to launch its new website! Please check out our center and the services that we offer.
Annual Holiday Party – Reindeer and all!
It’s the season to be jolly, when we gather together to celebrate with our nearest and dearest! I love parties, it’s no news. I love attending them, hosting them and even hearing about them – so I thought you might too! Little Star hosted it’s annual holiday party on Saturday. Over 130 people were in […]