All Events Conferences Podcasts Webinars All Events ▾ Events Conferences, Podcasts & Webinars Event Driving Change Golf Classic Date: June 1, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. PT Location: Olympic Club in San Francisco Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returns to the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Learn More Event RUBI Live Workshop Date: June 8–9, 2026 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT Location: Catalight Academy Virtual Workshop In the 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 Event Future of Autism Care Summit Date: June 23–24, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. PT Location: Shack15 in San Francisco Join Frontera and Catalight as they bring together leaders from across behavioral health to examine how AI can broaden access to autism care and enhance the way modern clinics operate. Learn More Conference Elevate: Advancing Practice with Purpose Date: March 4–5, 2027 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT Location: Virtual Event Join us for Catalight’s annual virtual conference, Elevate. In 2027, the theme Advancing Practice With Purpose focuses on applying research with the intention to improve care for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Learn More 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
Event Driving Change Golf Classic Date: June 1, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. PT Location: Olympic Club in San Francisco Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returns to the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Learn More
Event RUBI Live Workshop Date: June 8–9, 2026 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT Location: Catalight Academy Virtual Workshop In the 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
Event Future of Autism Care Summit Date: June 23–24, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. PT Location: Shack15 in San Francisco Join Frontera and Catalight as they bring together leaders from across behavioral health to examine how AI can broaden access to autism care and enhance the way modern clinics operate. Learn More
Conference Elevate: Advancing Practice with Purpose Date: March 4–5, 2027 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT Location: Virtual Event Join us for Catalight’s annual virtual conference, Elevate. In 2027, the theme Advancing Practice With Purpose focuses on applying research with the intention to improve care for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Learn More
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
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