Newsletter Catalyst Insights and Innovations from Catalight Newsletter | December 2025 Study Finds Autistic People Gain in Executive Function and Wellbeing After Coaching Program A new peer-reviewed study from the Catalight Research Institute shows that autistic youth and adults in Catalight’s Compass-Behavioral coaching program made meaningful gains in daily life skills, self-management and confidence by focusing on goals that mattered most to them. In This Issue Study Finds Autistic People Gain in Executive Function and Wellbeing After Coaching Program Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Named Gold Winner in 2025 Merit Awards for Healthcare Read Newsletter Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletter Join us on our journey to create a more equitable world so people with developmental disabilities can choose their path. Online Form – Catalight.org – Subscribe – Catalyst Form Browse Our Catalyst Newsletter Archive Newsletter | November 2025 SPECIAL EDITION: Discover the Benefits and Impact of Value-Based Care Hear from Catalight leadership in a new documentary from CBS. Read Newsletter Newsletter | October 2025 Success, Learnings and Trainee Experience Catalight’s postdoctoral training program equips emerging psychologists with specialized skills in autism evaluation, bridging gaps in diagnostic access, advancing diversity in care and preparing the next generation of compassionate clinicians. Read Newsletter Newsletter | September 2025 How a Legacy Lives On Through Giving Honoring David Murphy’s joyful spirit, his family donated adaptive iPads to help children at Easterseals find connection and happiness. Read Newsletter Newsletter | August 2025 The wait is finally over, secure your spot today! Catalight’s 2026 virtual conference, Elevate Your Impact, runs March 12–13. Join globally to explore person-centered care with CE credits. Read Newsletter Newsletter | July 2025 Becoming the Person I Once Needed What’s it like to be an autism researcher with autism? Find out inside. Also, learn more about the great vaccine debate, have your voice heard in our research study and more. Read Newsletter Newsletter | June 2025 Leading the Discussion Autism is in the national spotlight, and Catalight is advancing the conversation. Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., shared insights in major news outlets as we continue advocating for inclusion and support for individuals with autism and other I/DDs. Read Newsletter Newsletter | May 2025 Understanding Autism Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Samelson highlighted the complexity of autism, emphasizing that it is a diverse condition shaped by many factors – not a single cause or explanation. Read Newsletter Newsletter | April 2025 On the Rise According to the CDC’s newest prevalence data, 1 in 31 children in the United States has autism, highlighting the growing need for compassionate, person-centered care and supportive systems for families and individuals. Read Newsletter Newsletter | March 2025 Meaningful Connections A teacher turned caregiver learned life-changing ABA strategies to support her autistic son—transforming both his growth and her parenting. Discover how our caregiver-mediated approach empowered their family. Read Newsletter Newsletter | February 2025 Care Grounded in Purpose Catalight’s 2024 was a year filled with growth and progress. We expanded our reach, empowered thousands of families and played a key role in driving meaningful change across the intellectual and developmental disability care industry… Read Newsletter Newsletter | January 2025 Stepping into 2025 Catalight’s 2024 was a year filled with growth and progress. We expanded our reach, empowered thousands of families and played a key role in driving meaningful change across the intellectual and developmental disability care industry… Read Newsletter Newsletter | December 2024 Giving the Gift of Wellbeing With the holiday season in full swing, thoughts naturally turn to the magic of giving and acts of kindness. At Catalight, that spirit lies at the heart of everything we do. Our yearlong goal is to empower individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities… Read Newsletter 1 2 3 Next Items » Learn more about our News and Research READ OUR NEWS
Newsletter | December 2025 Study Finds Autistic People Gain in Executive Function and Wellbeing After Coaching Program A new peer-reviewed study from the Catalight Research Institute shows that autistic youth and adults in Catalight’s Compass-Behavioral coaching program made meaningful gains in daily life skills, self-management and confidence by focusing on goals that mattered most to them. In This Issue Study Finds Autistic People Gain in Executive Function and Wellbeing After Coaching Program Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Named Gold Winner in 2025 Merit Awards for Healthcare Read Newsletter
Newsletter | November 2025 SPECIAL EDITION: Discover the Benefits and Impact of Value-Based Care Hear from Catalight leadership in a new documentary from CBS. Read Newsletter
Newsletter | October 2025 Success, Learnings and Trainee Experience Catalight’s postdoctoral training program equips emerging psychologists with specialized skills in autism evaluation, bridging gaps in diagnostic access, advancing diversity in care and preparing the next generation of compassionate clinicians. Read Newsletter
Newsletter | September 2025 How a Legacy Lives On Through Giving Honoring David Murphy’s joyful spirit, his family donated adaptive iPads to help children at Easterseals find connection and happiness. Read Newsletter
Newsletter | August 2025 The wait is finally over, secure your spot today! Catalight’s 2026 virtual conference, Elevate Your Impact, runs March 12–13. Join globally to explore person-centered care with CE credits. Read Newsletter
Newsletter | July 2025 Becoming the Person I Once Needed What’s it like to be an autism researcher with autism? Find out inside. Also, learn more about the great vaccine debate, have your voice heard in our research study and more. Read Newsletter
Newsletter | June 2025 Leading the Discussion Autism is in the national spotlight, and Catalight is advancing the conversation. Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., shared insights in major news outlets as we continue advocating for inclusion and support for individuals with autism and other I/DDs. Read Newsletter
Newsletter | May 2025 Understanding Autism Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Samelson highlighted the complexity of autism, emphasizing that it is a diverse condition shaped by many factors – not a single cause or explanation. Read Newsletter
Newsletter | April 2025 On the Rise According to the CDC’s newest prevalence data, 1 in 31 children in the United States has autism, highlighting the growing need for compassionate, person-centered care and supportive systems for families and individuals. Read Newsletter
Newsletter | March 2025 Meaningful Connections A teacher turned caregiver learned life-changing ABA strategies to support her autistic son—transforming both his growth and her parenting. Discover how our caregiver-mediated approach empowered their family. Read Newsletter
Newsletter | February 2025 Care Grounded in Purpose Catalight’s 2024 was a year filled with growth and progress. We expanded our reach, empowered thousands of families and played a key role in driving meaningful change across the intellectual and developmental disability care industry… Read Newsletter
Newsletter | January 2025 Stepping into 2025 Catalight’s 2024 was a year filled with growth and progress. We expanded our reach, empowered thousands of families and played a key role in driving meaningful change across the intellectual and developmental disability care industry… Read Newsletter
Newsletter | December 2024 Giving the Gift of Wellbeing With the holiday season in full swing, thoughts naturally turn to the magic of giving and acts of kindness. At Catalight, that spirit lies at the heart of everything we do. Our yearlong goal is to empower individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities… Read Newsletter
in the news | December 23, 2025 Doreen Samelson Named Platinum Winner of the 2025 Pinnacle Awards in Mental Health Initiatives Read News
press release | December 18, 2025 New Study Finds Paraeducators More Confident Supporting Autistic Students After RUBIES Training Read press release
in the news | December 15, 2025 Catalight Wins Gold and Platinum DANDA Awards for its Impact Report and Podcast Read News
press release | December 5, 2025 Study Finds Autistic People Gain in Executive Function and Wellbeing After Coaching Program Read press release
press release | December 4, 2025 Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Doreen Samelson Named Gold Winner in 2025 Merit Awards for Healthcare Read press release
in the news | November 21, 2025 Catalight Earns Silver Anthem Award for Health Impact Report Read News
press release | November 19, 2025 CBS Global Health Documentary Series Showcases Catalight’s Commitment to Personalized Autism Treatment Through Value-Based Care Model Read press release