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Lighthouse Kids Centers for Autism

Lighthouse Kids Centers for Autism provides compassionate, assent-based ABA therapy tailored to children on the autism spectrum. Our approach is play-based and client-led, fostering independence, dignity, and autonomy while supporting the development of essential daily living skills. With six clinic locations across Middle and East Tennessee, we also offer in-home services within a 30-mile radius of our clinics.

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  • Testimonial

    “My daughter has gone to lighthouse kids in Hixson since January 2023. We have seen a TREMENDOUS change in her. Her vocabulary has expanded so much. I can't brag on them enough. Yesterday they had a hairdresser come in and she got her first haircut. We expected it to be impossible and although the hairdresser was amazing, I can't help but think that the fact that she was surrounded by people she knew and trusted played a huge part in her allowing it to happen. I'm confident that we made the right choice by bringing her here for ABA! 🫶🫶”
    - Caregiver

  • Testimonial

    “Lighthouse ABA therapy has completely helped changed my son’s life for the better. Prior to starting with lighthouse he didn’t even respond to his own name and nonverbal. At lighthouse his BCBa gave him the foundation and taught him the communication skills to learn PECS, which he was then able to start learning his AAC device. He HAD been going to speech therapy for a year prior to starting ABA and had NO progress. He has been in blended prek for a year and a half no progress. Progress began when he started lighthouse. The woman here are angels on earth and I whole heartedly trust them. It’s a wonderful place.”

    - Caregiver

  • Testimonial

    “Lighthouse Kids completely changed our lives. Since July of last year, our son has done a complete 180! He can finally communicate with us and express his needs and wants. They have worked so hard with him and became a HUGE blessing to our family! He loves going and loves everyone there! I love how they are a safe place for autistic children to learn and how hard they work with the kiddos to become independent big kids.”

    - Caregiver

  • Testimonial

    “Lighthouse has been a game changer for my family. I was extremely hesitant on enrolling my son into ABA therapy. After our ST and OT recommended additional help, we toured Lighthouse. I felt comfortable with the staff and Audrey was extremely helpful with keeping me updated on anything going on at the school. Marcus is our RBT and he provides excellent updates for my son. We started in May of ‘24 and can see so much progress! Our favorites are Ashley, Bri, Octavia, and several others.”

    - Caregiver

  • Testimonial

    “My son has been coming to LHK in Columbia for 4 months and there has been huge leaps in his development. Before LHK doing basic things like going to the grocery store or restaurants with my boy was out of the question, in fear of a public meltdown etc. But after going to LHK he waves and says hi to people in the stores, no meltdowns, no aggression. He still has his moments but he has had tremendous growth. Taking him here was the best decision we could have ever done, I just wished we had done it sooner.
    If your child has Austism, believe me, this center is very good. Each day I see the other kids go to the school and they are excited. Zero tears but excitement.
    Each day driving to LHK I ask my son if he is excited for school, my son is non-verbal yet each day, will answer my question with a yes!”

    - Caregiver

  • Testimonial

    “An amazing team. They are so great with my 2 year old that he doesn't want to leave when it's time to go. They thrive on what's best for each individual child. So kind and loving group for kids with autism to be in. The facility is set up amazingly. Place for when kids need their space as well as rooms for group play if the kids want.”

    - Caregiver

Disclaimer: The experiences shared in these public reviews are the personal opinions of individuals and do not reflect guaranteed outcomes. Lighthouse Kids does not solicit testimonials from current clients or their families in accordance with BACB ethical guidelines.

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Franklin, Hixson, Knoxville, Ooltewah, Columbia and Oak Ridge

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Our Locations

Lighthouse Kids Centers can currently be found in 6 Tennessee locations with the hours of operation being 8am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.

  • 1040 N. James Campbell Blvd.
    Suite 108
    Columbia, TN  38401

    FAX: 931-901-2923

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  • 1537 Franklin Road
    Suite 100
    Brentwood, TN 37027

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  • 1961 Northpoint Blvd. 
    Suite 140
    Hixson, TN  37343

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  • 301 S. Gallaher View Rd.
    Suite 105
    Knoxville, TN 37919

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  • 5243 Little Debbie Pkwy
    Suite 105
    Ooltewah, TN 37363

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  • 109 Jefferson Avenue
    Suite 109-C
    Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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