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A new peer-reviewed study from the Catalight Research Institute shows that autistic youth and adults in Catalight’s Compass-Behavioral coaching program made meaningful gains in daily life skills, self-management and confidence by focusing on goals that mattered most to them.

Hear from Catalight leadership in a new documentary from CBS.

Catalight’s postdoctoral training program equips emerging psychologists with specialized skills in autism evaluation, bridging gaps in diagnostic access, advancing diversity in care and preparing the next generation of compassionate clinicians.

Honoring David Murphy’s joyful spirit, his family donated adaptive iPads to help children at Easterseals find connection and happiness.

Catalight’s 2026 virtual conference, Elevate Your Impact, runs March 12–13. Join globally to explore person-centered care with CE credits.

What’s it like to be an autism researcher with autism? Find out inside. Also, learn more about the great vaccine debate, have your voice heard in our research study and more.

Autism is in the national spotlight, and Catalight is advancing the conversation. Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., shared insights in major news outlets as we continue advocating for inclusion and support for individuals with autism and other I/DDs.

Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Samelson highlighted the complexity of autism, emphasizing that it is a diverse condition shaped by many factors – not a single cause or explanation.

According to the CDC’s newest prevalence data, 1 in 31 children in the United States has autism, highlighting the growing need for compassionate, person-centered care and supportive systems for families and individuals.

A teacher turned caregiver learned life-changing ABA strategies to support her autistic son—transforming both his growth and her parenting. Discover how our caregiver-mediated approach empowered their family.

Catalight’s 2024 was a year filled with growth and progress. We expanded our reach, empowered thousands of families and played a key role in driving meaningful change across the intellectual and developmental disability care industry…

Catalight’s 2024 was a year filled with growth and progress. We expanded our reach, empowered thousands of families and played a key role in driving meaningful change across the intellectual and developmental disability care industry…