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Catalight Wins Aspect Awards in Marketing for its Podcast and “Eliminate the Wait” Campaign

Behavioral Health Business recognized Catalight has with two Aspect Awards from for its outstanding marketing efforts. The organization received accolades 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. …

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“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.

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Catalight 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.

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What To Know About Autism In Children

U.S. News and World Report featured Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, in an article about the early signs of autism in children. Dr. Samelson emphasizes how prioritizing a child’s wellbeing is important in treatment and suggests reducing therapy hours by integrating intervention practices into daily routines to support the child’s development at home.

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Interventions to Help Children Trouble Sleeping

In an article for Undivided, a resource that supports parents of children with disabilities, Dr. Doreen Samelson writes about the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep routine for children with disabilities. She suggests using tools like visual schedules and transition prompts when preparing them.

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