September 2023 Newsletter | September 2023 Words Matter Solving the Access Issue Once and For All Virtual Support, Real Progress Attend the First Webinar in the Upcoming “One Size Doesn’t Fit All” Series For years, applied behavior analysis (ABA) has been the standard behavioral therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disablities. September 2023 25 Years of Neurodiversity What’s in a word? Neurodiversity first appeared in print in The Atlantic 25 years ago. In the years since, the term has been important in helping us describe and appreciate the innate differences among us, whether we have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) or not. At the same time, it risks glossing over the large segment of people with profound autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and IDDs who need lifelong support. Check out our September newsletter to learn more about how important language can be in behavioral health. Words Matter ASD can be a big part of someone’s identity. How you write and speak about them should reflect their preferences before anything else. Solving the Access Issue Once and For All The adequacy of a payer’s network is a key factor affecting access to care. And lately, it’s getting more attention from lawmakers because of “ghost networks,” out-of-date and erroneous provider directories that leave members frustrated and unable to find care. Virtual Support, Real Progress Telehealth has transformed behavioral health care after getting a big nudge during the pandemic. Explore its many benefits and the power it has to support delivering effective autism care. Attend the First Webinar in the Upcoming “One Size Doesn’t Fit All” Series You’re invited to join Behavioral Health Business, Catalight and Burnett Therapeutic Services for our first webinar in a three-part series. Speakers Dr. Doreen Samelson, Chief Clinical Officer at Catalight, and Mitze Burnett, CEO of Burnett Therapeutic Services, will share their perspectives on how expanding care modalities can improve wellbeing and outcomes while lowering costs. Quick Links Advanced Care Solutionsfor Payers Discover strategies that lower your costs while delivering better outcomes in behavioral health care. Download Now What’s in a Name? The History of Autism Spectrum Disorder Learn how terminology for people with autism has changed over time. Read the Article Preparing for a Lifelong Career in Behavioral Health Becoming a behavioral health provider can be a deeply rewarding career path contributing to the wellbeing of many unique and wonderful people. Learn how to get started. Read the Article [email protected] 2730 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Unsubscribe | Update Preferences ©2023 Catalight. All rights reserved.
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