Video | June 21, 2024How Parent-Mediated ABA Helps Parents, Providers and Payers Succeed: One Size Doesn’t Fit All Join experts Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Karen Bearss, Ph.D., as they dive into parent-mediated ABA for autism and its benefits for parents, children, and the industry. Watch video
Video | March 27, 2024What is Catalight’s ABA Parent-Mediated Model? Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson Ed.D., MSCP, clarifies Catalight’s approach to Parent mediated ABA care. Watch video
Article | March 22, 2024The Past and Future of Developmental Disability Laws The journey toward inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities has undergone significant milestones. One of the earliest identifiers was the passing of the Developmental Disabilities Act in 1963. Under President John F. Kennedy, the act initially addressed the lack of inclusion in state-run institutions for individuals with developmental disabilities. But, through time, the act was … Read article
Article | March 20, 2024Gender and Autism: Differences and Discrepancies Understand the complexities of autism diagnosis gender disparities, exploring potential causes and implications, highlighting the need for further research and awareness. Read article
Article | March 18, 2024Where to Find Support After ABA Care Ends If your child is in applied behavior analysis (ABA) care, it’s important to understand when they may be discharged from the program and what that process entails. You may also want to start thinking about what life will be like after treatment ends. Reasons Why Treatment is Ending The amount of time your child spends … Read article
Article | March 13, 2024Catalight’s Third ‘One Size Doesn’t Fit All’ Webinar: “The Importance of Differential Diagnosis in Autism” Join Catalight’s webinar on ‘The Importance of Differential Diagnosis in Autism’ for insights from experts on improving ASD treatment. Read article
Article | March 12, 2024Impact Report: 2023 Year in Review In 2023, Catalight advanced parent-mediated care and prioritized wellbeing to benefit the needs of clients. By expanding treatment options and investing in research, Catalight remains committed to personalized care and impactful partnerships for the future Read article
Article | February 29, 2024What is Wellbeing? And Why Has it Become Catalight’s Most Important Measurement Tool? Are you happy? It’s a question in which simplicity often outweighs importance. For those who choose to give it deep thought, it can seem impossible to answer. Yet, each day, we pass an acquaintance who asks, “how are you?” or a video call that starts with “how’s everyone doing?” and our typical response tends to … Read article
Press release | November 21, 2023Study: Autistic Children May Need Fewer Hours of Treatment Than Previously Thought Each year, tens of thousands of parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face vital decisions: What kind of treatment should my child receive? Who should deliver their care? How many hours of care does my child need to make progress? A study published yesterday suggests autism care led by parents and … Read press release
Article | August 29, 2023Preparing 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 … Read article