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Rep. Coffey Tours the Lighthouse Autism Center with Leila Allen

The Lighthouse Autism Center which is now open in Springfield, is the 3rd facility in Illinois with 28 locations nationwide.

State Representative Mike Coffey with Leila Allen
State Representative Mike Coffey with Leila Allen

State Representative Mike Coffey toured the Lighthouse Autism Center which is now open in Springfield. This is the 3rd facility in Illinois with 28 locations nationwide, with plans to open additional facilities in the near future.


“It was an honor to tour the Lighthouse Autism Center here in Springfield and learn about their mission that provides high quality therapy to our community,” said Rep. Coffey. “It was a pleasure to meet with Leila Allen who provided me with informative information about the care that children with autism require.”


Coffey has been a longtime supporter of high quality education for children, especially those with special needs. He believes in working together as a community so kids have the valuable resources they need to achieve their goals and dreams. The Lighthouse Autism Center is making a difference throughout communities nationwide. This state-of-the-art ABA therapy center is the Midwest’s leading autism therapy provider with a team of highly trained and compassionate clinicians.

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