Early Intervention for Young Autistic Children: What the Evidence Tells Us Webinar | September 24, 2025 In this roundtable discussion, Drs. Anderson, Sandbank, and Sneed will examine the current state of evidence for treatments for young autistic children. The session will explore approaches such as Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs), parent-mediated programs, Early Intervention (EI) services, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Presenters will review what the research currently supports, identify gaps in the evidence, and highlight areas in need of further study. The conversation will address efficacy, methodological strengths and limitations, dosage effects, and ethical considerations. Participants will leave with a nuanced understanding of the evidence base and strengthened skills to critically evaluate research and thoughtfully assess standards for individualized clinical and educational practices. Learning Objectives Identify three well-established interventions for young autistic children, and summarize the current state of research supporting each Evaluate the methodological strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations of two existing studies in order to critically appraise the quality and applicability of the evidence Apply an evidence-informed framework to assess dosage effects and guide individualized clinical and educational decision-making across at least one published study Event Details Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. PT Cost: $25 CEU: 1 Register Now Speakers Cynthia M. Anderson,Ph.D., BCBA-DChief Clinical Officer,Avela Health Micheal Sandbank, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D Vice President of Clinical Excellence, Catalight About Catalight Catalight breaks down barriers and biases to create a more equitable world so people with developmental disabilities can choose their path. Catalight provides access to innovative, individualized care services, clinical research and advocacy — all powered by intelligent technology. Through the work of affiliate partners, Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California, Catalight and its family of companies support people with developmental disabilities and their families across their care journey. The Catalight family of companies is one of the largest behavioral health networks in the nation with more than 16,000 practitioners serving 24,000 clients and families annually. Backed by more than a decade of experience and a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, we are reimagining the way people with developmental disabilities and their families experience healthcare. Catalight’s goal is to ensure that individuals and families receive timely access to evidence-based treatment, including naturalistic developmental and language-based services, applied behavior analysis and speech therapy.
