In the news | April 25, 2025Autism Community Sounds Alarms Over ‘Harmful’ RFK Jr. Comments Emphasizing the complexity and diversity of autism diagnoses, Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson noted that the spectrum is often misunderstood and cannot be reduced to a single narrative. Read News
In the news | April 18, 2025RFK’s Harmful Commentary on Autism Creates a Vital Opportunity for the Autism Therapy Industry A Behavioral Health Business editorial expresses Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson’s reminder that the CDC report isn’t just numbers – it’s about people and families. Read News
In the news | April 17, 2025RFK Jr. Insists Genes Haven’t Caused Autism ‘Epidemic’ in Study Update Newsweek captured Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson’s thoughts on the CDC autism prevalence report following its release. Read News
In the news | April 17, 2025RFK Attacks Environmental Toxins as Culprit of Autism In Fierce Healthcare, Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson stresses that, when it comes to autism causes and increasing prevalence, there are no simple answers. Read News
In the news | April 17, 2025RFK Jr. Insists Genes Haven’t Caused Autism ‘Epidemic’ in Study Update Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson weighs in on the CDC report in the San Luis Obisbo Tribune – reminding readers that rising autism prevalence is a complex issue that requires a critical examination of the new data. Read News
In the news | April 16, 20254 Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s Press Conference on CDC Autism Report Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson interviewed with U.S. News and World Report about the assertion of an autism “epidemic.” Read News
In the news | April 4, 2025Wellbeing Over Standardization: A Better Approach to Clinical Training Vice President of Clinical Impact Brianna Fitchett writes in Autism Spectrum News about how Catalight Classroom is transforming autism care by helping clinicians add a personal touch to evidence-based treatments. This web-based learning platform moves beyond standard training by focusing on adaptive skills tailored to client’s values and level of need – prioritizing meaningful wellbeing over a one-size-fits-all approach. Read News
In the news | April 2, 2025Behavioral Health Business Awards Catalight Vice President of Clinical Operations with Frontline Honors Behavioral Health Business honored Jamie Rarrick with a 2024 Frontline Honors award in recognition of her exceptional leadership in transforming care for individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jamie’s work at Catalight has shaped programs that prioritize collaboration and deliver meaningful impact for both clients and families. Read News
In the news | February 6, 2025Catalight Wins Aspect Awards in Marketing for its Podcast and “Eliminate the Wait” Campaign Behavioral Health Business recognized Catalight with two Aspect Awards from for its “Eliminate the Wait” campaign, aimed at securing funding to reduce delays in diagnostic evaluations and the “What’s Up With Catalight!” podcast, which explores innovations in autism and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) care. Read in the news
In the news | February 6, 2025What Happens When an Autism Screening Flags More Mild Cases A Drexel University study found that pediatricians using a standardized screening tool identified potential autism in toddlers five times more often than expert diagnosticians. However, only half of flagged families pursued a free follow-up evaluation, compared to 92% in usual care. In Psychology Today, Catalight’s Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., and Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., emphasize the need for high-quality assessments and early intervention. Read News
