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Virtual 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 …

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Preparing 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 …

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August 2023

For years, applied behavior analysis (ABA) has been the standard behavioral therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disablities. August 2023 Catalyzing Innovation Behavioral health care has undergone many changes, from new treatment modalities to financial and staffing pressures resulting in big challenges for many organizations. But industry change has helped lead to…

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Solving the Access Issue Once and For All

With today’s behavioral health care staffing shortages and increasing prevalence of developmental disabilities and autism, it’s a major challenge to create enough capacity to be able to serve these communities. But payers’ network adequacy is a key factor affecting access to care and it’s getting more attention from lawmakers because of “ghost networks,” particularly in …

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Successful Careers in ASD and I/DD Care

The shortage of clinicians who specialize in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs) has been in the making for years, as ASD continues to increase in prevalence. The CDC recently reported, based on 2020 data, that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the United States has risen to an all-time …

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Catalight CEO Named to Forbes 50 Over 50

WALNUT CREEK, CA – Catalight, the nonprofit behavioral health care organization, announced today that the company’s CEO, Susan Armiger, has been named to the 2023 Forbes 50 Over 50 List. The annual list honors women in four categories: Lifestyle, Impact, Innovation and Investment. Armiger is one of 50 women in the Impact category, which includes notable leaders in education, philanthropy, government …

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