In the news | April 3, 2026Fielding Scholar-Practitioner Susan Armiger Featured in CNBC Documentary on Brain Health CEO Susan Armiger is profiled following the release of Catalight’s documentary from the World Economic Forum in Davos on how value-based care can transform global brain health Read News
In the news | April 2, 2026CNBC Documentary Highlights Brain Economy Strategies Through Value-Based Care European economists point to Catalight’s documentary on value-based care in the context of the Global Brain Economy Initiative asserting that brain health is an increasingly important foundation for financial performance. Read News
Press release | March 30, 2026Global Health Leaders Debut CNBC Documentary on ‘The Transformative Power of Value-Based Care’ as a Driver of Brain Health and Economic Growth Catalight, along with a leading coalition of health, economic and policy experts, was highlighted in a short documentary drawing from discussions at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos advocating for the implementation of strategies like value-based care to achieve greater access and sustain healthcare costs. Read press release
Article | March 25, 2026Photo Gallery: Behind the Scenes of Elevate Your Impact 2026 Check out how Catalight’s annual virtual conference came together and its special employee kick-off event featuring renowned autism self-advocate Russell Lehmann. Read article
In the news | March 24, 2026Frontline Honors Award Winner: Sara Mathews, Vice President, Network Operations, Catalight Recognizing her dedication to behavioral health outcomes, Catalight Vice President of Network Operations Sara Mathews was named to the 2025 Frontline Honors class by Behavioral Health Business. Her leadership has helped strengthen provider–payer collaboration – supporting more connected, patient-centered care for clinicians and the families they serve. Read News
In the news | March 16, 2026States Move to Cut ABA Therapy Payments as Medicaid Spending Spikes As Medicaid spending on ABA therapy continues to rise, states are reevaluating reimbursement rates and care models for autism treatment. In a recent study, Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., found higher therapy hours are not always linked to improved outcomes, emphasizing individualized care over a one-size-fits-all approach. Read News
Press release | March 6, 2026Catalight Academy Grows Leading Nonprofit’s Autism and I/DD Clinical Training Capability Launched today, the expanded remote learning platform will create greater access by broadening delivery of modern, evidence-based care worldwide. Read press release
In the news | February 26, 2026Home Is Where the Therapy Is: A Telehealth Startup Rethinks ABA Vice President of Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed’s research is cited as support that parent-mediated intervention via telehealth can achieve the same or better outcomes as traditional ABA administered to a child at a clinic. Read News
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
