All Events Conferences Podcasts Webinars All Events ▾ Events Conferences, Podcasts & Webinars All Events Conferences Podcasts Webinars Past Events Conference | March 12–13, 2026 Elevate Your Impact: Evidence in Action Join us for Catalight’s annual virtual conference, Elevate Your Impact. In 2026, we’re putting Evidence in Action — highlighting how research-backed strategies can drive meaningful, person-centered care for people with developmental disabilities. Learn More Event | October 23–24, 2025 RUBI Tier I Workshop In the Tier 1 Live Workshop, led by RUBI co-developer Dr. Karen Bearss, you will become fluent in the basics of RUBI and learn how to implement it to fidelity, understanding both its theoretical underpinnings and its practical application. Learn More Webinar | September 24, 2025 Early Intervention for Young Autistic Children: What the Evidence Tells Us In this roundtable discussion, Drs. Anderson, Sandbank, and Sneed will examine the current state of evidence for treatments for young autistic children. Learn More Webinar | June 26, 2025 U.S.A. vs. Netherlands: A Global Conversation on Autism Care Explore the contrasting approaches to autism support in the United States and Europe – particularly the Netherlands – focusing on the shift from high-hour Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to parent-mediated and self-directed care models. Learn More Webinar | June 3, 2025 Statistics for Clinicians in Human Services This on-demand webinar is designed specifically for clinicians who want to build confidence in interpreting data, evaluating research, and making evidence-based decisions. Learn More Event | June 2, 2025 Driving Change Golf Classic Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returns to the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Learn More Webinar | April 29, 2025 Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Learn how to differentiate PDA from other behavioral profiles, and gain tools for applying PDA-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches in clinical practice. Learn More Conference | March 13–14, 2025 Elevate Your Impact: Optimizing Outcomes Catalight’s annual virtual conference, “Elevate Your Impact.” This year’s theme is “Optimizing Outcomes”, where we’ll explore the future of person-centered care for those living with developmental disabilities. Learn More Webinar | February 25, 2025 Game On: Harnessing the Power of Video Gaming to Build Autistic Social Skills This session explores how gaming environments can foster meaningful social connections, build autistic advocacy skills, and create inclusive spaces for social development. Learn More Webinar | February 25, 2025 Nothing About Us Without Us: Supporting Autistic Accommodation and Inclusion in Autism-Related Services Participants will gain practical strategies for meaningful accommodations and fostering inclusive environments, making this webinar a valuable resource for clinicians and educators committed to supporting the autistic community. Learn More 1 2 Next Items » March 12–13, 2026 Elevate Your Impact: Evidence in Action Catalight’s premier virtual conference returns March 12–13, 2026, bringing together behavioral health professionals, researchers and advocates to explore innovative approaches to care for people with autism and developmental disabilities. This year’s theme, Evidence in Action, focuses on how research-backed strategies and lived experience translate into meaningful, real-world outcomes. LEARN MORE Learn more about our News and Research READ OUR NEWS
Conference | March 12–13, 2026 Elevate Your Impact: Evidence in Action Join us for Catalight’s annual virtual conference, Elevate Your Impact. In 2026, we’re putting Evidence in Action — highlighting how research-backed strategies can drive meaningful, person-centered care for people with developmental disabilities. Learn More
Event | October 23–24, 2025 RUBI Tier I Workshop In the Tier 1 Live Workshop, led by RUBI co-developer Dr. Karen Bearss, you will become fluent in the basics of RUBI and learn how to implement it to fidelity, understanding both its theoretical underpinnings and its practical application. Learn More
Webinar | September 24, 2025 Early Intervention for Young Autistic Children: What the Evidence Tells Us In this roundtable discussion, Drs. Anderson, Sandbank, and Sneed will examine the current state of evidence for treatments for young autistic children. Learn More
Webinar | June 26, 2025 U.S.A. vs. Netherlands: A Global Conversation on Autism Care Explore the contrasting approaches to autism support in the United States and Europe – particularly the Netherlands – focusing on the shift from high-hour Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to parent-mediated and self-directed care models. Learn More
Webinar | June 3, 2025 Statistics for Clinicians in Human Services This on-demand webinar is designed specifically for clinicians who want to build confidence in interpreting data, evaluating research, and making evidence-based decisions. Learn More
Event | June 2, 2025 Driving Change Golf Classic Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returns to the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Learn More
Webinar | April 29, 2025 Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Learn how to differentiate PDA from other behavioral profiles, and gain tools for applying PDA-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches in clinical practice. Learn More
Conference | March 13–14, 2025 Elevate Your Impact: Optimizing Outcomes Catalight’s annual virtual conference, “Elevate Your Impact.” This year’s theme is “Optimizing Outcomes”, where we’ll explore the future of person-centered care for those living with developmental disabilities. Learn More
Webinar | February 25, 2025 Game On: Harnessing the Power of Video Gaming to Build Autistic Social Skills This session explores how gaming environments can foster meaningful social connections, build autistic advocacy skills, and create inclusive spaces for social development. Learn More
Webinar | February 25, 2025 Nothing About Us Without Us: Supporting Autistic Accommodation and Inclusion in Autism-Related Services Participants will gain practical strategies for meaningful accommodations and fostering inclusive environments, making this webinar a valuable resource for clinicians and educators committed to supporting the autistic community. Learn More
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
press release | January 12, 2026 Catalight and Frontera Partner to Reduce Cost and Improve Quality of Autism Care Read press release