Press release | December 5, 2025Study Finds Autistic People Gain in Executive Function and Wellbeing After Coaching Program A new study by Catalight’s Research Institute shows that autistic youth and adults participating in Compass-Behavioral coaching improved executive function, communication, and daily life skills. Personalized, goal-driven sessions empower participants to build confidence, self-management strategies, and autonomy, demonstrating meaningful gains in wellbeing and practical outcomes. Read press release
Press release | December 4, 2025Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Doreen Samelson Named Gold Winner in 2025 Merit Awards for Healthcare Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Doreen Samelson has been named a Gold Winner in the 2025 Merit Awards for Healthcare for her leadership in redefining autism and I/DD care. Her work advancing wellbeing-based outcomes, clinical innovation, and equitable access is transforming behavioral health nationally. Read press release
Press release | November 19, 2025CBS Global Health Documentary Series Showcases Catalight’s Commitment to Personalized Autism Treatment Through Value-Based Care Model In a new CBS Global Health documentary, Catalight President and CEO Susan Armiger details Catalight’s personalized, value-based approach to autism care – designed to expand access, reduce costs and improve family outcomes. Read press release
Press release | November 11, 2025Catalight CEO Susan Armiger Wins Silver Award for Innovative Woman of the Year in Healthcare by the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business Catalight President and CEO Susan Armiger received a Silver Stevie Award for Innovative Woman of the Year in Healthcare, recognizing her leadership and impact in behavioral health. Read press release
Press release | October 16, 2025Large-Scale Study Finds Autistic Youth Far More Likely to Be Hospitalized for Mental Health Conditions After analyzing over 1.2 million hospital admissions, Catalight’s Ben Pfingston and Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA, found autistic youth are hospitalized for mental health issues at higher rates than non-autistic peers – often due to delayed diagnosis and limited support. Highlighting the urgent need for autism-informed care, Pfingston and Dr. Sneed call for earlier intervention and clinician training to better address the unique needs of autistic children before crises arise. Read press release
Press release | April 15, 2025New CDC Report Shows Higher Autism Rates and Highlights Complicated Challenges of Accurate Diagnosis The CDC’s 2025 report released today on autism spectrum disorder prevalence and early identification shows increase to 1 in 31 among children aged 4 and 8 years. Read press release
Press release | January 22, 2025Catalight CEO Discusses Pressing Healthcare Challenges in World Economic Forum Interview Catalight President and CEO Susan Armiger spoke about the care economy and democratization of healthcare in an interview from Davos, Switzerland, that aired on CBS News during the World Economic Forum Read press release
Press release | December 30, 2024Study Confirms the Validity of the New Parental Stress Scale for Families of Children with Autism and Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Psychometric study of Catalight’s Parental Stress Scale for families with an intellectual or developmentally disabled child published in the “Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders” shows the tool to be a viable measure. Read press release
Press release | November 19, 2024Catalight’s New Compass Behavioral Program Empowers Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults Catalight this month launched Compass Behavioral – an innovative initiative offering neurodivergent teens and young adults life coaching that helps them build the essential skills they want and need to grow into adulthood. Read press release
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
