Press release | March 4, 2024Catalight Unveils Wellbeing Scale to Assess and Enhance the Lives of Families Living with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Autism Proven Accurate by Data Analysis in Recent Study, Scale Will Be Made Available to Outside Agencies Read press release
Article | February 29, 2024What is Wellbeing? And Why Has it Become Catalight’s Most Important Measurement Tool? Are you happy? It’s a question in which simplicity often outweighs importance. For those who choose to give it deep thought, it can seem impossible to answer. Yet, each day, we pass an acquaintance who asks, “how are you?” or a video call that starts with “how’s everyone doing?” and our typical response tends to … Read article
White paper | February 28, 2024The Payer Outlook Report The demand for behavioral health services is on the rise, notably in California. Yet, this increased demand, paired with the growing prevalence of conditions and advancements in clinical treatments, results in heightened costs for families and constrained access to providers. Discover how Catalight’s advance care solutions assists payers in navigating the current treatment landscape for autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read White Paper
Article | February 22, 2024What to Do After Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis When you first receive your child’s autism diagnosis, you may feel a range of emotions and be unsure of how to best support your child. But by learning more about autism and proven treatments, you’ll be able to choose the path that best fits your child and family’s unique needs. Here are 10 steps you … Read article
In the news | February 20, 2024On the Move: Gayeski Promoted to Chief Health Officer Dr. Tracy Gayeski named Chief Health Officer at Catalight. Her role prioritizes person-centered care through research, provider networks, & clinical Read News
Article | February 20, 2024Autism 101: A Brief Overview It seems like everyone is talking about autism lately. But how much do you really know about this developmental disability? Below is an overview to help you learn more about what causes it, how it affects people and what treatment options are available. Autism as a Lifelong Condition Autism spectrum disorder, also known as ASD … Read article
Article | February 12, 2024From Classroom to Clinical Excellence and Back Again Catalight’s Vice President of Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is already at her dream job helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) choose their path to wellbeing. Over the past four months, she’s been published twice – for studies showing autistic children need less hours of treatment than previously thought and on the statistical analysis of … Read article
Article | January 23, 2024Screen Time and Autism Spectrum Disorder: What to Know and Avoid Time in front of screens is impossible to avoid. In the ever-expanding world of technology, parents find themselves navigating the intricate balance of allowing their children to benefit from screens while ensuring developmental essentials are not compromised. For parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs), such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the challenge … Read article
In the news | January 9, 2024Supporting Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., joined the Beautifully Complex podcast to discuss the emotional impact neurodivergent children can have on their neurotypical siblings. Read News
Article | December 19, 2023Finding Your Perfect Match: Learn How to Choose a Behavioral Health Partner Finding the right behavioral health partner for your child can be challenging. Utilize trusted resources, verify qualifications, ask key questions, and ensure active participation for long-term success. Read article
