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In an article for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, details the positive effects of caregiver-led interventions. Dr. Samelson writes how parents can incorporate strategies into daily routines to support their child’s development, build confidence and find tailored solutions – all while preserving quality family time.

Behavioral Health Business, reports on Catalight’s partnership with tech company Nabla that incorporates its AI-powered ambient assistant for Catalight to automatically transcribe client conversations. For clinicians, the new tool decreases burnout, saves time and allows more focus on patient care, thereby enhancing support for the families Catalight serves.

Jade Health, a streamlined service for accrediting and credentialing autism care providers, partnered with Karen Bearss, Ph.D, Vice President of Caregiver-Mediated Care Solutions, to offer BHCOE Accredited organizations an exclusive discount on Catalight’s RUBI Program. This collaboration helps to expand access to evidence-based training for parents managing challenging behaviors in children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

U.S. News and World Report featured Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, in an article about the early signs of autism in children. Dr. Samelson emphasizes how prioritizing a child’s wellbeing is important in treatment and suggests reducing therapy hours by integrating intervention practices into daily routines to support the child’s development at home.

In an article for Undivided, a resource that supports parents of children with disabilities, Dr. Doreen Samelson writes about the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep routine for children with disabilities. She suggests using tools like visual schedules and transition prompts when preparing them.

In Undivided, a resource that supports parents of children with disabilities, Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, shared insights on managing sleep disturbances in children with disabilities, specifically parasomnias like sleepwalking and bedwetting. She writes about the differences between night terrors and nightmares along with practical solutions for families facing sleep challenges.