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 […]
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 […]
We get a lot of calls from parents asking about summer camps. We do not offer summer camps here at Little Star Center, but our friends at Easter Seals Crossroads have a great list for you this year! All camp information including the flyers and registration forms are available on their website. This information can […]
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the staff at Little Star Center would like to take this opportunity to thank the many children and young adults that we have had the privilege to work with over the years. We would like to share a few things that we have learned from our time together: Celebrate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]