Press release | March 6, 2026Catalight Academy Grows Leading Nonprofit’s Autism and I/DD Clinical Training Capability Launched today, the expanded remote learning platform will create greater access by broadening delivery of modern, evidence-based care worldwide. Read press release
Press release | February 24, 2026Study Links Poor Sleep to Increased Risky Behavior Among Autistic People Catalight and Easterseals Northern California researchers found that autistic individuals with sleep problems had 120% higher rates of self-injury, 146% higher odds of reporting suicidal thoughts and 58% higher odds of aggression toward others. Read press release
Press release | February 18, 2026Catalight Researcher Awarded NIH Grant to Study Program Meant to Enhance Educator Training on Supports for Autistic Students Vice President of Caregiver-Mediate Care Solutions and RUBI founder Karen Bearss awarded $4.5 million to study RUBIES, a program aimed at reducing challenging behaviors among autistic elementary students. Read press release
Press release | February 10, 2026New Online Screener Offers Path to Autism Diagnosis and Care Catalight’s new platform, ChooseYourPath.org, expands access, shortens wait times and offers choices for care that meets families where they are on their care path. Read press release
Press release | January 19, 2026Leading Nonprofit Catalight Brings Value-Based Autism Care to the Global Stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos Catalight is taking part in the World Economic Forum in Switzerland Jan. 19-23 where it’ll be hosting two expert panels and a gathering of world leaders. CEO Susan Armiger will take part in third panel on brain health and will be interviewed by CBS News about healthcare sustainability. Read press release
Press release | January 16, 2026Study Finds More Treatment Hours for Autistic Children May Not Lead to Better Outcomes In a year-long study analyzing 725 autistic children across the United States, the Catalight Research Institute found that higher hours helped with short-term goals but did not improve broader functioning. Read press release
Press release | January 12, 2026Catalight and Frontera Partner to Reduce Cost and Improve Quality of Autism Care As rising costs and inconsistent care continue to challenge autism services, Catalight and Frontera Health have partnered to expand access to high-quality, sustainable care by leveraging AI-powered technology that reduces clinician burden and supports caregiver-mediated care. Read press release
Press release | December 18, 2025New Study Finds Paraeducators More Confident Supporting Autistic Students After RUBIES Training A peer-reviewed study found that paraeducators across 39 U.S. public schools reported greater confidence supporting autistic students in the classroom after participating in RUBIES training – an adaptation of Catalight’s parent-focused RUBI program. Read press release
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
