In the news | January 9, 2024Supporting Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., joined the Beautifully Complex podcast to discuss the emotional impact neurodivergent children can have on their neurotypical siblings. Read News
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 | 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 | August 1, 2023Catalight’s Clinical Team Presents New Tool and More at National Convention Catalight joins APA 2023 convention presenting new Paraprofessional Competency Checklist for ABA intervention in autism treatment. Read article
Press release | June 12, 2023Study Suggests Parents Benefit When They Lead Care for Autistic Children Families raising a child with autism often face significant challenges in ensuring their child receives proper care. Recent research shows a common treatment for autistic children may offer added benefits when led by parents, rather than paraprofessionals. Parents who lead the treatment see increased confidence in their parenting ability according to a study of 152 families with … Read press release
Article | May 3, 2023Catalight Selected to Deliver Two Presentations at International Society for Autism Research Discover groundbreaking research on autism at INSAR 2023 by Catalight. Learn about tailored treatment approaches and measuring wellbeing for autistic individuals and families. Read article
In the news | April 18, 2023Overcoming Stigma to Create More Inclusive Communities April is Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Day was April 2, 2023. These observances create important opportunities to break down existing biases and build more inclusive communities where all people are valued for their unique abilities. While greater awareness is needed to foster understanding and support, shouldn’t we set our sights a little higher? … Read News
Article | February 22, 2023Values-Driven Culture and Care Six years ago, after working for a large healthcare organization for 20 years, I made the decision to leave and join Catalight and I have never looked back. Catalight, a non- profit, supports individuals with developmental disabilities including autism by removing barriers and biases to create a more equitable and inclusive world. Catalight’s work with … Read article
Article | September 14, 2022Tips to Help Your Child Reach Their Developmental Milestones Have you ever worried about your child’s development? If so, you’re not alone. Parents often become alarmed when their child doesn’t learn and grow in the ways they expect. The good news is that you’re in the best position as a parent to help your child reach developmental milestones. What is a developmental milestone? Milestones … Read article
