In the news | October 20, 2025How Telemedicine Has Transformed One Autism and I/DD Provider Network Catalight’s Chief Health Officer Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., shares how telemedicine evolved from a pandemic necessity into a sustainable, family-centered care model that enhances access, flexibility, caregiver engagement and overall wellbeing. Read News
Press release | October 16, 2025Large-Scale Study Finds Autistic Youth Far More Likely to Be Hospitalized for Mental Health Conditions After analyzing over 1.2 million hospital admissions, Catalight’s Ben Pfingston and Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA, found autistic youth are hospitalized for mental health issues at higher rates than non-autistic peers – often due to delayed diagnosis and limited support. Highlighting the urgent need for autism-informed care, Pfingston and Dr. Sneed call for earlier intervention and clinician training to better address the unique needs of autistic children before crises arise. Read press release
In the news | October 7, 2025Future Leader: Lindsey Sneed, Vice President of Clinical Excellence, Catalight Behavioral Health Business has named Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Vice President of Clinical Excellence at Catalight, a 2025 Future Leader for her visionary leadership in advancing person-centered behavioral health care. Lindsey’s commitment to research innovation and clinical excellence has transformed treatment for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Read News
In the news | October 3, 2025People On The Move in San Francisco With more than 20 years of global experience driving growth, innovation, and organizational impact, Rodrigo Mahs joins Catalight as Executive Vice President of Growth & Innovation. In this role, he will lead initiatives to broaden the organization’s reach and advance its mission in behavioral health. Read News
Article | September 30, 2025Catalight Pathfinders: Jessica Fickle From Senior Clinical Manager to BCBA Consultant, this month’s Pathfinder, Jessica Fickle, embraces every opportunity to help Catalight make a difference. Read article
In the news | September 23, 2025What to Know About Autism in Children In an article on the early signs of autism, U.S. News & World Report features Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, who suggests treatment that prioritizes a child’s needs and empowers parents to build skills into daily routines, reducing intensive therapy hours. Read News
Article | September 12, 2025Catalight Pathfinders: Sarah Muñoz Pathfinders is a new series created to celebrate Catalight employees. Each month, we’ll spotlight an incredible employee working in one of the many diverse roles across our organization — shining light on both their work advancing care within the autistic/IDD community and passions outside of the office. Read article
Article | September 9, 2025Laughter, Love and Legacy: How David Murphy’s Memory Lives On Through Giving Former Easterseals Bay Area mom makes a donation to Catalight/Easterseals Northern California as just another way to honor his legacy, remember his laugh and thank the organization that helped enhance the wellbeing of their family. Read article
In the news | September 3, 2025Rad N’ Bad Podcast: The Truth About Parent-Mediated Intervention Catalight Vice President of Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., appeared on the Rad N’ Bad podcast to discuss resistance to parent-mediated interventions. She contends that the evolved parent-mediated form of ABA expands access to care and better supports wellbeing for many families. Read News
In the news | August 22, 2025The Future Of Autism: From Barriers To Breakthroughs As autism prevalence continues to rise, builders are thinking more about designing spaces that are more welcoming to individuals with developmental disabilities. Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., tells Forbes that designers should consult with autistic advocates and families early to help further support inclusion. Read News
