Press release | January 20, 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 & Quality 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
In the news | January 2, 2026Targeting 4 More Years and Scaling Value-Based Care Models in 2026 With the shift toward value-based care, HealthIT Answers asked health experts to make predictions about 2026 trends. Catalight’s Chief Health Officer, Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., says digitally transforming care with AI and telehealth can free clinicians to focus on patient progress over paperwork. Read News
In the news | December 26, 2025Behavioral Health Business Voices: Rodrigo Mahs Behavioral Health Business sits down with Rodrigo Mahs to discuss the future of person-centered care, including how Catalight is leveraging analytics and telehealth to expand access while keeping compassion at the center of care delivery. Read News
In the news | December 23, 2025Doreen Samelson Named Platinum Winner of the 2025 Pinnacle Awards in Mental Health Initiatives Acknowledging her exceptional leadership and impact in advancing the future of mental health business initiatives, Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., was named a Platinum winner of the 2025 Pinnacle Awards. Read News
Article | December 19, 2025Catalight Pathfinders: Maribel Reynoso Maribel Reynoso helps families navigate care with precision while pursuing her passion for helping others – from supporting families to dreaming of one day opening a rescue sanctuary. Read article
Press release | December 18, 2025New Study Finds Paraeducators More Confident Supporting Autistic Students After RUBIES Training A peer-reviewed study found that paraeducators across 39 U.S. public schools reported greater confidence supporting autistic students in the classroom after participating in RUBIES training – an adaptation of Catalight’s parent-focused RUBI program. Read press release
In the news | December 15, 2025Catalight Wins Gold and Platinum DANDA Awards for its Impact Report and Podcast Catalight earned two DANDA Awards for excellence for design and aesthetics in healthcare communications: Platinum for the 2024 Impact Report and Gold for the What’s Up With Catalight! podcast episode, “The Owl Brain, The Cheetah Brain, The Possum Brain,” exploring autism and mental health through polyvagal theory. Read News
