Article | September 27, 2024Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Teenagers Recognizing autism in adolescence can be tricky. Identify signs like social challenges and emotional struggles to provide the right support. Read article
Article | September 25, 2024Assisting Individuals with Disabilities in Decision-Making Enhance independence for individuals with disabilities by supporting their choices and explore the roles of supported and substitute decision-making. Read article
Article | September 24, 2024Finding Your Perfect Match: Learn How to Choose a Behavioral Health Partner With guidance, you can find the right partner to support your family’s unique needs. Identify the right questions to help tailor your child’s treatment. Read article
In the news | September 23, 2024Rethinking the Gold Standard for Autism Treatment Research shows some autistic children may get more treatment hours than needed. Read News
Press release | September 19, 2024Catalight Classroom Offers Continuing Education on Innovations That Will Expand Access to Autism Care Catalight Classroom offers web-based learning for any clinicians seeking training on treatment options to use in their practice, educational opportunities, improving client outcomes, pursuing wellbeing and promoting personalized care. Read press release
Article | September 19, 2024Caregiver-Led Treatment Explore how parent-mediated treatment options empower parents to progress their child’s autism therapy, offering flexibility and professional guidance for better outcomes. Read article
Article | September 17, 2024Making Small Talk Use this guide for tips, activities and advice in developing comfortable and confident interactions with adolescences with autism. Read article
Video | September 17, 2024How Parents Experience Profound Autism: One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer, Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, and Jackie Kancir, Executive Director of the National Council on Severe Autism, discuss the diagnostic process of profound autism, information families should know and the state of care for children with the diagnosis. Watch video
Article | September 11, 2024Helping Extended Family Understand Your Child’s Unique Needs Learn strategies on educating relatives about autism to help create a supportive environment for you and your child. Read article
Article | September 10, 2024Planning for the Future When Your Adult Child Has a Disability To ensure a smooth future for your adult child with autism or I/DD, learn how to involve them in decisions and encourage their independence. Read article
