Council Bluffs, IA: New ABA center opens; "pressing community need"
A new resource for children with autism is set to open its doors in Council Bluffs, promising to significantly expand access to specialized therapy and diagnostic services in a region where families have long faced limited options. Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC), a provider of center-based autism therapy across the Midwest, announced it will open a new facility at 1702 W Broadway by late June 2026, directly addressing a critical need for accessible, high-quality care in Pottawattamie County.
The announcement signals a major development for the local healthcare landscape. For many families in western Iowa and the surrounding communities, the journey to securing an autism diagnosis and subsequent therapy can be fraught with long waitlists, extensive travel, and fragmented care. The new center aims to alleviate these burdens by offering a streamlined, comprehensive model under one roof. . . .
Addressing a Pressing Community Need
The arrival of Lighthouse Autism Center is a direct response to a gap in specialized services that has been a point of concern for local families and healthcare providers. The new facility, with a capacity to serve up to 30 children, is designed to provide immediate and tangible relief. The company's commitment to short wait times for both diagnostics and therapy is a cornerstone of its mission in the community. . . .
The core therapeutic offering is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, a widely recognized, evidence-based treatment for autism that focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social, communication, and learning skills. The center will provide individualized ABA programs for children ages 16 months to 12 years, overseen by a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and implemented by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). . . .
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