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Catalight’s Vice President of Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is already at her dream job helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) choose their path to wellbeing. Over the past four months, she’s been published twice – for studies showing autistic children need less hours of treatment than previously thought and on the statistical analysis of …

Time in front of screens is impossible to avoid. In the ever-expanding world of technology, parents find themselves navigating the intricate balance of allowing their children to benefit from screens while ensuring developmental essentials are not compromised. For parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the challenge …

As a parent, identifying a behavioral health partner who fits your family’s needs can be challenging. But, with help from trusted resources, you can find qualified professionals with the experience, skills and knowledge needed to set your child and family up for long-term success. Ask for Provider Recommendations Before your child begins any type of …

If you suspect your child has a developmental disability like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may be wondering what to do next. Trust your instincts and act early as it can make a big difference.  A professional evaluation is the crucial first step, so talk to your child’s pediatrician. They can conduct a developmental and …

For behavioral health providers, it can be tough juggling the never-ending list of things to do. In between paperwork and staffing challenges, providers have to keep up with changing regulations and the latest treatment approaches. While managing these important aspects of business is important, it takes away valuable time that could be spent supporting clients …

Words are important. In telling a person’s story, we want to make sure that person’s preference on how they’re portrayed is upheld. It’s necessary, however, to have a baseline direction for language use for articles, copywriting, news, presentations, social media and other forms of communication. As such, we’ve developed the Catalight Language Guidelines to serve …

What insurers need to know about the future of parity.

Modern care for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has expanded beyond the paraprofessional delivered “gold standard” of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) over the past few years. It’s a move driven by several key factors: research demonstrating ABA is most effective with a subset of the ASD population, the breadth of ASD research that is driving clinical …

The thing about Kyler Sipat is he’s just like any other 20-year-old. He’s a big sports fan, loves working out and being active but sleeps in when he can. He plays video games and keeps up with the latest Taylor Swift news. He’s quick to pick up his guitar to strum a tune and even …

Halloween is a fun time for kids to dress up and explore their favorite interests, stories and characters. At the same time, the experience can be overwhelming for children with developmental disabilities. Scary costumes, flashing lights, loud noises and other sensory stimuli can get in the way of having a good time. Here are a …