September 2024 Fueling Achievement Dr. Bearss Joins Catalight to Expand Reach of RUBI Program and Enhance Autism Care Access How Parents Experience Profound Autism: One Size Doesn’t Fit All What’s Up With Catalight! Podcast Episode 3 Save the Date: Annual Driving Change Golf Classic SEPTEMBER 2024 Fueling Achievement From celebrating the remarkable achievements of Paralympic athletes to reflecting on the enriching visit from Achieve Australia, we, at Catalight, have been given the opportunity to better understand global perspective. The successful integration of the innovative RUBI program and episode launches of our podcast and webinar series highlight further achievement nationally and our commitment to empowering those we serve. Our work represents not just our own accomplishments but, most importantly, our dedication to providing support and opportunities for our clients to reach their full potential. At Catalight, every achievement is a step toward helping others achieve their dreams of a greater wellbeing. As we scale up to reach new heights, we’ll never lose focus on making a positive impact for each individual on a personalized scale. Dr. Bearss Joins Catalight to Expand Reach of RUBI Program and Enhance Autism Care Access Renowned psychologist Karen Bearss, Ph.D., joined Catalight as its Vice President of Caregiver-Mediated Care. Her popular RUBI parent-training program, designed to empower families by bolstering their parenting and behavioral skills toolbox, will be integrated into Catalight’s suite of individualized care options. How Parents Experience Profound Autism: One Size Doesn’t Fit All Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., and Jackie Kancir, Executive Director of the National Council on Severe Autism, both of whom raised children with intellectual and developmental disorders, spoke about how parents navigate a profound autism diagnosis and lifelong care in Catalight’s latest webinar. What’s Up With Catalight! Podcast Episode 3 The latest episode of Catalight’s new podcast, What’s Up With Catalight! is now available. Cynthia Anderson, Ph.D., BCBA, child psychologist and Senior Vice President of Applied Behavior Analysis at the May Institute, joins host Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA, to talk about how the heterogeneity of people with autism requires experts to rethink outcomes and provide more evidence-based intervention. Save the Date: Annual Driving Change Golf Classic The Catalight Foundation has set a date for its annual golf tournament: Monday, June 2, 2025. Once again, the event will be held at the historic Olympic Club in San Francisco with proceeds going directly to Catalight and Easterseals Northern California programs. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact our golf team. Quick Links Catalight’s Elevate Your Impact Conference Set for March 13-14 Catalight’s virtual conference will take place on March 13-14. The event will be open to all licensed/certified practitioners. This year’s theme is ‘Optimizing Outcomes.’ Learn More The Paralympics: Breaking Barriers and Celebrating Inclusivity Athletes earlier this month demonstrated that everyone has the potential to achieve greatness. Catalight continues to celebrate the Paralympic ideals that people with developmental disabilities can excel when our environments are accessible. Read More Making a Global Impact: Achieve Australia Visits Catalight’s Walnut Creek Headquarters Achieve Australia – a non-profit that provides a wide-range of tailored disability services – visited the Walnut Creek home of Catalight and Easterseals Northern California for an exchange of ideas, philosophies and strategies to support for individuals with I/DD. Read More Reshaping Care With Modern Approaches The Shadelands Scene recently highlighted Catalight – focusing on how we’re changing lives and positively impacting the wellbeing of tens of thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Check it Out [email protected] 2730 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Unsubscribe | Update Preferences ©2024 Catalight. All rights reserved.
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