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
In the news | January 27, 2025The Role Of Telehealth And Technology In Providing Autism Care Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., spoke to Forbes about how Catalight is using technology to deliver care as a way to close access gaps amid skyrocketing autism prevalence rates. Read News
In the news | December 30, 2024“Nothing About Us Without Us” Leaves Voices Out In “Autism Spectrum News,” Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., reflects on the philosophy of “nothing about us without us” within the autism community, emphasizing the importance of fully representing those who cannot communicate their needs. She further advocates for expanding the phrase to include parents and caregivers of individuals with profound autism. Read News
In the news | December 3, 2024Empowering Families Through Caregiver-Led Interventions 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. Read News
In the news | November 25, 2024Catalight Teams Up with AI Company Nabla to Reduce Clinician Workload 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. Read News
In the news | November 25, 2024Jade Health Announces Strategic Partnership with Catalight to Offer Discounted RUBI Training Program to BHCOE Accredited Organizations 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. Read News
