Article | July 26, 2024July is Disability Pride Month, But What Does That Mean? Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Doreen Samelson, a wheelchair user, writes about what Disability Pride Month and Disability Independence Day mean to her. Read article
In the news | July 23, 2024Autism Treatment Should be Guided by Recent Research Reflecting the Expansion of the Diagnoses In an op-ed for Autism Spectrum News, Dr. Tracy Gayeski questions the reliance on outdated studies, asserting that there is no dosage effect when it comes to hours of treatment. Read News
Article | July 18, 2024Advocating for Your Child and Others with Disabilities Understand how sharing your experiences and supporting local organizations can drive positive change in education and healthcare for individuals with disabilities. Read article
Article | July 15, 2024Four Travel Tips to Create an Autism-Inclusive Family Adventure From planning ahead to finding the perfect “home away from home,” learn four essential ways to ensure a smooth, enjoyable adventure for everyone. Read article
Article | July 14, 2024How To Identify Developmental Delays in Toddlers Use this guide to recognize key signs of issues and understand the importance of early intervention for toddlers’ growth and development. Read article
Article | July 12, 2024What’s Causing Autism Rates to Rise? Autism rates have tripled. Is it becoming that much more common or are we just getting better at diagnosing and understanding autism and what are the factors involved? Read article
Article | July 11, 2024Decoding Temper Tantrums Discover why anger outbursts are often a part of toddler development and learn safe strategies for managing them – including positive communication and reinforcement. Read article
Article | July 9, 2024Addressing Eating Behavior Challenges Learn how to overcome mealtime challenges with picky eaters by taking small steps, setting goals and creating a positive dining environment. Read article
Article | July 8, 2024Signs of a Speech Delay or Disorder Are you concerned about your child’s speech? Here are indicators for when you should take early action steps in support of their development. Read article
Video | July 3, 2024The Importance of Differential Diagnosis in Autism: One Size Doesn’t Fit All Dr. Doreen Samelson and Dr. Stephen Kanne discuss the impact of inaccurate diagnoses on high autism rates and emphasize the importance of differential diagnosis for better ASD care. Watch video
