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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
By Joanne Kehoe, Little Star Center mom to Anthony What has been the biggest challenge in finding services for your child? In the beginning, our biggest challenge was finding out what was possible for Anthony. He was in First Steps, but he aged out when he was 3 years old. Then, he started at a developmental […]
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 […]
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: […]
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, […]
By Vince LaMarca, BCBA The guiding principles of quality play dates are to keep it simple and make it fun by focusing on activities that are already familiar to a child with autism and quitting while you’re ahead. Making it fun includes focusing on play activities that both children enjoy and allowing choices throughout the […]
By Brett Eastwick I have been asked many times if it is harder being a parent to a child who has autism. It is not an easy question to answer. Having the perspective of raising children who are more typically developing and functioning, you would think it would be easy to determine how difficult or […]