Press release | February 24, 2026Study Links Poor Sleep to Increased Risky Behavior Among Autistic People Catalight and Easterseals Northern California researchers found that autistic individuals with sleep problems had 120% higher rates of self-injury, 146% higher odds of reporting suicidal thoughts and 58% higher odds of aggression toward others. Read press release
Press release | February 18, 2026Catalight Researcher Awarded NIH Grant to Study Program Meant to Enhance Educator Training on Supports for Autistic Students Vice President of Caregiver-Mediate Care Solutions and RUBI founder Karen Bearss awarded $4.5 million to study RUBIES, a program aimed at reducing challenging behaviors among autistic elementary students. Read press release
In the news | February 16, 2026HITea With Grace Podcast: Modernizing Autism Education and Care Models to Empower Families Catalight Vice President of Clinical Impact Brianna Fitchett joined the “HITea With Grace” podcast to discuss how parent-mediated and research-backed therapy is reshaping the future of autism and I/DD care. They highlighted how coaching parents and strengthening clinician training helps ease workforce strain and ultimately improve outcomes for families. Read News
Press release | February 10, 2026New Online Screener Offers Path to Autism Diagnosis and Care Catalight’s new platform, ChooseYourPath.org, expands access, shortens wait times and offers choices for care that meets families where they are on their care path. Read press release
Article | January 30, 2026Catalight Pathfinders: Gail McCabe Gail McCabe helps families feel seen and supported by creating a safe space at the start of their care journey. In her off time, she finds her own space through books, family and laughter. Read article
In the news | January 20, 2026More Treatment Hours May Not Yield Autistic Children’s Skills Improvement: Study Becker’s Behavioral Health News highlighted Catalight’s recent study, “Dosage in Applied Behavior Analysis: Effect on Adaptive Behavior, Goal Attainment, and Dangerous Behavior,” which challenges the effectiveness of standard 30-40 hour ABA recommendations. Read News
Press release | January 19, 2026Leading Nonprofit Catalight Brings Value-Based Autism Care to the Global Stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos Catalight is taking part in the World Economic Forum in Switzerland Jan. 19-23 where it’ll be hosting two expert panels and a gathering of world leaders. CEO Susan Armiger will take part in third panel on brain health and will be interviewed by CBS News about healthcare sustainability. Read press release
Press release | January 16, 2026Study Finds More Treatment Hours for Autistic Children May Not Lead to Better Outcomes In a year-long study analyzing 725 autistic children across the United States, the Catalight Research Institute found that higher hours helped with short-term goals but did not improve broader functioning. Read press release
Press release | January 12, 2026Catalight and Frontera Partner to Reduce Cost and Improve Quality of Autism Care As rising costs and inconsistent care continue to challenge autism services, Catalight and Frontera Health have partnered to expand access to high-quality, sustainable care by leveraging AI-powered technology that reduces clinician burden and supports caregiver-mediated care. Read press release
In the news | January 6, 2026Patient Safety Predictions for 2026 Patient Safety & Healthcare asked experts for predictions on 2026 trends in patient safety and care quality. Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., highlights a pivotal shift in autism and I/DD care as research drives more personalized approaches aligned with individuals’ unique goals. Read News
