In the news | April 24, 2024Unlocking the Power of Playdates for Kids with Autism “Today’s Kids in Motion” magazine for parents raising kids with special needs spoke with Catalight Vice President of Clinical Impact Brianna Fitchett, MA, BCBA, about the importance of scheduling playdates. Read how parents should seek to find compatible playmates, foster effective communication and select suitable locations and timings to guarantee the child’s playdate is enjoyable and stress-free. Read News
In the news | March 28, 2024Behavioral Health Business Honors Catalight Psychologist with Frontline Award Vice President of Diagnostic and Psychological Assessments, Nina Rudick, PsyD, was honored with a 2023 Frontline Honors award by Behavioral Health Business. In her interview, Dr. Rudnick shares insights into her impactful journey and experiences within the field, offering a glimpse into her remarkable contributions at Catalight. Read News
In the news | March 18, 2024Catalight Team Honored with Aspect Marketing Award Catalight wins Aspect Award for its impactful ‘Choose Your Path’ campaign, advocating for better access to care for individuals with disabilities. Read News
In the news | March 5, 2024On the Move: Iden Promoted to Chief Growth Officer at Catalight Catalight recently named Trent Iden as its new Chief Growth Officer to spearhead the organization’s expansion efforts and revenue generation. Read about his vision to strengthen existing relationships, foster new network connections, and secure additional partners to advance Catalight’s goal of enhancing access to value-based care. Read News
In the news | February 20, 2024On the Move: Gayeski Promoted to Chief Health Officer Dr. Tracy Gayeski named Chief Health Officer at Catalight. Her role prioritizes person-centered care through research, provider networks, & clinical Read News
In the news | January 9, 2024Supporting Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., joined the Beautifully Complex podcast to discuss the emotional impact neurodivergent children can have on their neurotypical siblings. Read News
In the news | November 14, 20237 Powerful Tips for Planning Playdates for Children with Autism Playdates are an important part of childhood. They’re an opportunity to have fun, build friendships, and try new activities. For kids with autism and other developmental disabilities, playdates can be both a challenge and an opportunity to develop their social skills. Read News
In the news | October 3, 2023The Term Neurodiversity Is Good, But Not Good Enough Twenty-five years ago this month, the word neurodiversity appeared in print in a September 1998 article in The Atlantic. Judy Singer, an Australian social scientist, introduced the word in reference to autism. In 2000, Kassiane Asasumasu, an activist for the neurodiversity movement, coined the term neurodivergent to refer to any person whose development was nontypical. Movements … Read News
In the news | October 2, 2023Telehealth: Is it Right for Parents and Children? Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of telehealth for autism and other developmental disorders has exploded. Now that we are mostly post-pandemic, many parents are asking: “Is telehealth still the right choice for my child’s treatment?” There is no single answer. Below are several considerations for parents to keep in mind if they are thinking … Read News
In the news | September 29, 2023‘We’ve Got To Do More’: Providers Seek To Close Gap In Mental Health Care For Neurodiverse People People with autism are four times as likely to experience depression in their life than typically-developing peers. Despite the increased risk, people with autism or other neurodiversities often face significant obstacles when seeking mental health care. Barriers like clinicians’ lack of specialty training, staffing shortages and pitfalls with payers often prevent neurodiverse people from accessing … Read News
