Article | October 31, 2023How Should You Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month? By Being You Kyler Sipat, a 20-year-old with Down syndrome, is a fun-loving, sports fan and guitar player who embodies the spirit of youthful independence. During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, he celebrates his personality and breaks down stigmas, showing that his condition is just one aspect of his vibrant life. Read article
Article | October 26, 2023A Fun Halloween for Children with Developmental Disabilities Tips on how parents can create a memorable Halloween for the whole family. Read article
Article | October 23, 2023Highlights from the First Session of Catalight’s Three-Part Webinar Series “Flexible Treatment Options: One Size Doesn’t Fit All” Care options for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs) have expanded in recent years. The expansion is driven by a variety of factors: policy focused on equal care and coverage, a deeper understanding of ASD and I/DDs, changing expectations of clients and their families and the emerging focus … Read article
Article | October 12, 2023Equity in Behavioral Health Health equity means everyone has an equal chance to be healthy. Catalight addresses ASD and I/DD barriers with flexible care, telehealth, and personalized support to improve access and outcomes. Read article
Article | October 11, 2023Learn More About Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities Explore the lives of over seven million Americans with intellectual disabilities, focusing on the one to two percent with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD), and learn about the available treatment options and support for them and their families. Read article
Article | September 30, 202350 Years of Change: Looking at the Laws that Protect and Advance People with Autism Learn about the policies that impact the lives of children, youth and adults with autism. Read article
Article | September 15, 2023What’s in a Name? The History of Autism Spectrum Disorder According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism spectrum disorder is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. It’s also one of the most talked about in the media and by families across the country. But where did the term autism spectrum disorder or ASD come from? To find out where it … Read article
Article | September 14, 2023Words Matter Language is the primary tool we use to understand and relate to each other. Using inclusive language to refer to people in communities different from our own, reflects our respect for and understanding of that community. A few words can mean the difference between a compliment and an insult, sympathy and disdain, or clarity and … Read article
Article | September 13, 2023Virtual Support, Real Progress Telehealth has gone through a major transformation since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Once narrowly used, it was widely adopted during the lockdowns of 2020. Many families turned to telehealth to continue essential care for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs). That shift helped change the conversation about where … Read article
Article | August 29, 2023Preparing for a Lifelong Career in Behavioral Health If you’re interested in making a significant impact on the wellbeing of others, a career focused on supporting people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual developmental disabilities (I/DDs) may be the perfect fit for you. While certain skills and experiences are needed to work with this diverse group of individuals, there are many paths … Read article
