Ryan Martin, Ph.D., BCBA Director of Research Dr. Ryan Martin serves as the Director of Research at Catalight, where he guides research strategy and oversees the design, implementation, and dissemination of applied research initiatives related to autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ryan’s work focuses on behavioral interventions across home, school, and community settings, with a particular emphasis on parent-mediated interventions and implementation science. This exploration aims to design or modify behavioral interventions to enhance their feasibility, sustainability, and positive impact. Ryan also champions projects that build a stronger evidence base for Catalight’s flagship programs, including Everyday ABA and Compass-Behavioral, as well as our broader wellbeing initiatives. Additionally, Ryan is an ad-hoc reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals on topics related to autism and special education and serves on the editorial board of the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice. Want to learn more? Explore his work on his Google Scholar.
press release | March 6, 2026 Catalight Academy Grows Leading Nonprofit’s Autism and I/DD Clinical Training Capability Read press release
press release | February 24, 2026 Study Links Poor Sleep to Increased Risky Behavior Among Autistic People Read press release
press release | February 18, 2026 Catalight Researcher Awarded NIH Grant to Study Program Meant to Enhance Educator Training on Supports for Autistic Students Read press release
in the news | February 16, 2026 HITea With Grace Podcast: Modernizing Autism Education and Care Models to Empower Families Read News
press release | February 10, 2026 New Online Screener Offers Path to Autism Diagnosis and Care Read press release
in the news | January 20, 2026 More Treatment Hours May Not Yield Autistic Children’s Skills Improvement: Study Read News
press release | January 19, 2026 Leading Nonprofit Catalight Brings Value-Based Autism Care to the Global Stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos Read press release
press release | January 16, 2026 Study Finds More Treatment Hours for Autistic Children May Not Lead to Better Outcomes Read press release