Article | December 8, 2023Introducing the Catalight Language Guidelines Words are important. In telling a person’s story, we want to make sure that person’s preference on how they’re portrayed is upheld. It’s necessary, however, to have a baseline direction for language use for articles, copywriting, news, presentations, social media and other forms of communication. As such, we’ve developed the Catalight Language Guidelines to serve … Read article
Article | November 14, 2023New Regulations Would Change the Landscape of Mental and Behavioral Health Coverage Learn how proposed federal regulations would strengthen mental and behavioral health parity by requiring insurers provide equal access to mental health benefits, reshaping coverage practices and compliance for payers. Read article
Article | November 14, 2023Applied Behavior Analysis and Modern Autism Care Modern ABA evolves autism care with contemporary research and evidence-based practice. Catalight blends clinical ethics, personalization, and best practices for superior autism spectrum disorder interventions. Read article
Article | October 31, 2023How Should You Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month? By Being You Kyler Sipat, a 20-year-old with Down syndrome, is a fun-loving, sports fan and guitar player who embodies the spirit of youthful independence. During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, he celebrates his personality and breaks down stigmas, showing that his condition is just one aspect of his vibrant life. Read article
Article | October 26, 2023A Fun Halloween for Children with Developmental Disabilities Tips on how parents can create a memorable Halloween for the whole family. Read article
Article | October 23, 2023Highlights from the First Session of Catalight’s Three-Part Webinar Series “Flexible Treatment Options: One Size Doesn’t Fit All” Catalight’s webinar recap highlights key insights on flexible treatment options, evolving approaches, and strategies shaping care for autism and other developmental disabilities. Read article
Article | October 12, 2023Equity in Behavioral Health Health equity means everyone has an equal chance to be healthy. Catalight addresses ASD and I/DD barriers with flexible care, telehealth, and personalized support to improve access and outcomes. Read article
Article | October 11, 2023Learn More About Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities Explore the lives of over seven million Americans with intellectual disabilities, focusing on the one to two percent with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD), and learn about the available treatment options and support for them and their families. Read article
Article | September 30, 202350 Years of Change: Looking at the Laws that Protect and Advance People with Autism Learn about the policies that impact the lives of children, youth and adults with autism. Read article
Article | September 15, 2023What’s in a Name? The History of Autism Spectrum Disorder This Catalight article traces how the name autism spectrum disorder came to be and how shifting terminology reflects changing understanding of autism over time. Read article
