Who We Are

The Regional Autism Center at LOGAN is a collaborative effort. Families, volunteers and professionals have come together to address the growing needs and challenges that autism presents.

Mission

Our mission is to reach out to individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families and their communities with support, information, resources, and services.

Philosophy

The Regional Autism Center does not promote one strategy or approach.  Rather, our philosophy is to stay on top of the latest research and practices in autism intervention. It is our intent to provide information, training and resources on a variety of approved developmental teaching approaches. We want to help families understand options available so they can select the approach that works best for their child.

What We Offer

• Family Support
       Family Support Groups
       Assistance with Accessing Resources & Services


• Resource Library
       Assistance with Internet Searches
       Printed and Video Materials


• PLAY Project


• Super Sibs


• Notre Dame & Saint Mary’s Volunteer Support


• Social Skills Classes


• Training & Workshops
       For Professionals (medical, educational, therapists)
       For Staff  working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
       For Families
       For College Students in Related Fields of Study


• Ongoing Information Updates (News, Research, Articles)
       E-mail Directory
       Online Newsletter
       Direct Mailings

Our Leadership

Partners

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.

Memorial Hospital

Mishawaka/Penn-Harris-Madison Joint Services for Education

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

Saint Mary's College

South Bend Community School Corporation

University of Notre Dame

Board of Directors

Dan Ryan, Executive Director, Regional Autism Center at LOGAN
Donna Ancil, RN, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Pediatrics
Angela Gallagher, SLP, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Pediatric Therapy
Dan Harshman, CEO, LOGAN Community Resources, Executive Director
Kristen Hill-Hake, Indiana First Steps, Case Manager and Parent
Michelle Herrold, RNC, BSN, Memorial Hospital, Regional Children’s Center, Manager
Matt Harrington, LOGAN, Director of Development
Ann Lagomarcino, LOGAN, Director of Marketing
Dr. Susan Lathem, Saint Mary’s College, Communicative Disorders Program Director
Kym Lawton, Parent
Dr. William Mize, Memorial Children’s Hospital, Medical Director
Kathy Nania, Memorial Hospital, Women and Children’s Services, Executive Director
Cyndi Smith, South Bend School Corporation, Autism Consultant
Dr. Bob White, Memorial Hospital, Neonatal Department, Director
Dr. Thomas Whitman, University of Notre Dame, Psychology Professor
Reecie Verslype, LOGAN, Director of Children’s Services
Pam von Rahl, Mishawaka Penn-Harris- Madison Joint Services for Education, Executive  Director

Professional Involvement

The Regional Autism Center offers training and resources for those who work with children with an autism spectrum disorder.

We invite you to take advantage of our Resource Library, Training Workshops and Seminars, and News Updates. 

Help us reach you. Register to receive ongoing updates on research, interventions, resources as well as events sponsored through the Regional Autism Center.

Volunteer Involvement

There are many ways that volunteers can get involved with the Regional Autism Center. Volunteers can help with:

• Committee Involvement
• Resource Library
• Clerical Support
• Researching Materials & Websites
• Fundraising
• Working with Children & Adults

For more information about Volunteer Opportunities, contact Nicole Maguire, LOGAN Volunteer Coordinator, at (574) 289-4831 or nmaguire@logancenter.org.