Lovaas Institute Midwest

03/17/2026

Here are some helpful resources for your person with profound autism.

ASAT resources on Profound Autism offering science-based guidance on intervention, safety, communication, and support for families and professionals.

01/25/2026

Words of reason from someone we can trust.

12/30/2025

Senator Hoffman understands the value of ABA for autism. He has my full support.

12/02/2025

Senator John Hoffman reminds us of this important milestone. Every child matters.

11/14/2025

Our colleagues at Erik’s Ranch.

Local retreat gives young adults with autism a place and a purpose. From taking guests on hikes and trail rides to conducting roping tours

09/27/2025

9:00 to Noon, September 27, 2025

08/21/2025

Dr. Eric Larsson presents “What is the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of Applied Behavior Analysis for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder” on August 22, 2025 at the 6th Brazil & USA Autism Conference in Recife, Brazil.

08/12/2025

In the latest ASAT - Association for Science in Autism Treatment Newsletter, Lisa Tereshko PhD, BCBA-D, describes the functional behavior assessment (FBA) process and its research basis. FBAs are an evidence-based method used to identify the purpose of a particular behavior. Knowing why someone is engaging in a behavior has many benefits including the ability to support them effectively in getting their needs met. Read the article to learn more about how FBAs can be used to help people with autism and their families.
Read the full article here: https://asatonline.org/for-parents/learn-more-about-specific-treatments/applied-behavior-analysis-aba/aba-techniques/functional-behavior-assessment/
The complete August 2025 issue of Science in Autism Treatment can be found here: http://mailchi.mp/asatonline/science-in-autism-treatment_2025_08

Just Published! August 2025 issue of Science in Autism Treatment

07/17/2025

Here is the second part of the KSTP report.

The unprecedented crackdown that is underway right now to root out fraud in Minnesota’s growing autism program started around the time of a federal raid of t...

07/17/2025

Minnesota families have worked for 30 years to establish an effective Medicaid autism treatment program. Now it seems that the widespread fraud, that arose in the pandemic, also corrupted some providers. We’ll work with the Minnesota DHS to ensure that every family can access the responsible treatment that their children need.

Dozens of autism treatment centers registered in Minnesota are now under investigation by the state amid a new crackdown to root out fraud, 5 INVESTIGATES ha...

07/17/2025

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