In the news | April 17, 2025RFK Attacks Environmental Toxins as Culprit of Autism In Fierce Healthcare, Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson stresses that, when it comes to autism causes and increasing prevalence, there are no simple answers. Read News
In the news | April 17, 2025RFK Jr. Insists Genes Haven’t Caused Autism ‘Epidemic’ in Study Update Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson weighs in on the CDC report in the San Luis Obisbo Tribune – reminding readers that rising autism prevalence is a complex issue that requires a critical examination of the new data. Read News
In the news | April 16, 20254 Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s Press Conference on CDC Autism Report Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson interviewed with U.S. News and World Report about the assertion of an autism “epidemic.” Read News
Press release | April 15, 2025New CDC Report Shows Higher Autism Rates and Highlights Complicated Challenges of Accurate Diagnosis The CDC’s 2025 report released today on autism spectrum disorder prevalence and early identification shows increase to 1 in 33 among children aged 4 and 8 years. Read press release
Article | April 14, 2025New Board Member Brings Financial Leadership and a Passion for Service Former Gap CFO Ben Stefanic attended his second Catalight Board of Directors meeting in March while also sitting in on a service program and EYI conference kick off. Read article
In the news | April 4, 2025Wellbeing Over Standardization: A Better Approach to Clinical Training Vice President of Clinical Impact Brianna Fitchett writes in Autism Spectrum News about how Catalight Classroom is transforming autism care by helping clinicians add a personal touch to evidence-based treatments. This web-based learning platform moves beyond standard training by focusing on adaptive skills tailored to client’s values and level of need – prioritizing meaningful wellbeing over a one-size-fits-all approach. Read News
In the news | April 2, 2025Behavioral Health Business Awards Catalight Vice President of Clinical Operations with Frontline Honors Behavioral Health Business honored Jamie Rarrick with a 2024 Frontline Honors award in recognition of her exceptional leadership in transforming care for individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jamie’s work at Catalight has shaped programs that prioritize collaboration and deliver meaningful impact for both clients and families. Read News
Video | April 1, 2025Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by Moving Toward Greater Inclusion It’s time to move beyond awareness and toward true inclusion. Support is not about changing individuals with autism – it’s about embracing them for exactly who they are and who they want to become. Watch video
Video | March 31, 2025What Does Developmental Disability Awareness Month Mean to You and the People You Support? Hear what Catalight, Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California employees had to say. Watch video
Case study | March 31, 2025Huey Partners with Catalight to Help Democratize Access to Newest Autism Care Models Huey Partners with Catalight to Help Democratize Access to Newest Autism Care Models Overview Huey, a telehealth-based autism services provider, was founded in 2022 with a clear and personal goal: to bring innovative, evidence-based and family-centered autism care to families across the United States. For founder and CEO Raffay Mirza, supporting his autistic sibling while … Read case study
