All Events Conferences Podcasts Webinars All Events ▾ Events Conferences, Podcasts & Webinars Conference Elevate: Advancing Practice With Purpose Date: March 4–5, 2027 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT Location: Virtual Event Join us for Catalight’s annual virtual conference, Elevate. In 2027, the theme Advancing Practice With Purpose focuses on applying research with the intention to improve care for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Learn More All Events Conferences Podcasts Webinars Past Events Event | June 8–9, 2026 RUBI Live Workshop In the Live Workshop, led by RUBI co-developer Dr. Karen Bearss, you will become fluent in the basics of RUBI and learn how to implement it to fidelity, understanding both its theoretical underpinnings and its practical application. Learn More Event | June 1, 2026 Driving Change Golf Classic Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returns to the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Learn More Conference | March 12–13, 2026 Elevate Your Impact: Evidence in Action Join us for Catalight’s annual virtual conference, Elevate Your Impact. In 2026, we’re putting Evidence in Action — highlighting how research-backed strategies can drive meaningful, person-centered care for people with developmental disabilities. Learn More Event | October 23–24, 2025 RUBI Tier I Workshop In the Tier 1 Live Workshop, led by RUBI co-developer Dr. Karen Bearss, you will become fluent in the basics of RUBI and learn how to implement it to fidelity, understanding both its theoretical underpinnings and its practical application. Learn More Webinar | September 24, 2025 Early Intervention for Young Autistic Children: What the Evidence Tells Us In this roundtable discussion, Drs. Anderson, Sandbank, and Sneed will examine the current state of evidence for treatments for young autistic children. Learn More Webinar | June 26, 2025 U.S.A. vs. Netherlands: A Global Conversation on Autism Care Explore the contrasting approaches to autism support in the United States and Europe – particularly the Netherlands – focusing on the shift from high-hour Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to parent-mediated and self-directed care models. Learn More Webinar | June 3, 2025 Statistics for Clinicians in Human Services This on-demand webinar is designed specifically for clinicians who want to build confidence in interpreting data, evaluating research, and making evidence-based decisions. Learn More Event | June 2, 2025 Driving Change Golf Classic Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returns to the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Learn More Webinar | April 29, 2025 Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Learn how to differentiate PDA from other behavioral profiles, and gain tools for applying PDA-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches in clinical practice. Learn More Conference | March 13–14, 2025 Elevate Your Impact: Optimizing Outcomes Catalight’s annual virtual conference, “Elevate Your Impact.” This year’s theme is “Optimizing Outcomes”, where we’ll explore the future of person-centered care for those living with developmental disabilities. Learn More 1 2 3 Next Items » March 4-5, 2027 Advancing Practice with Purpose LEARN MORE Catalight’s annual virtual conference brings together behavioral health professionals, researchers and advocates to explore thoughtful, values-driven approaches to care for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. With the massive heterogeneity among the individuals our field supports, this year’s theme, ‘Advancing Practice with Purpose,’ challenges us to ask not just what works, but for whom and in what contexts — ensuring research-informed care is guided by both evidence and empathy Learn more about our News and Research READ OUR NEWS
Conference Elevate: Advancing Practice With Purpose Date: March 4–5, 2027 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT Location: Virtual Event Join us for Catalight’s annual virtual conference, Elevate. In 2027, the theme Advancing Practice With Purpose focuses on applying research with the intention to improve care for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Learn More
Event | June 8–9, 2026 RUBI Live Workshop In the Live Workshop, led by RUBI co-developer Dr. Karen Bearss, you will become fluent in the basics of RUBI and learn how to implement it to fidelity, understanding both its theoretical underpinnings and its practical application. Learn More
Event | June 1, 2026 Driving Change Golf Classic Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returns to the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Learn More
Conference | March 12–13, 2026 Elevate Your Impact: Evidence in Action Join us for Catalight’s annual virtual conference, Elevate Your Impact. In 2026, we’re putting Evidence in Action — highlighting how research-backed strategies can drive meaningful, person-centered care for people with developmental disabilities. Learn More
Event | October 23–24, 2025 RUBI Tier I Workshop In the Tier 1 Live Workshop, led by RUBI co-developer Dr. Karen Bearss, you will become fluent in the basics of RUBI and learn how to implement it to fidelity, understanding both its theoretical underpinnings and its practical application. Learn More
Webinar | September 24, 2025 Early Intervention for Young Autistic Children: What the Evidence Tells Us In this roundtable discussion, Drs. Anderson, Sandbank, and Sneed will examine the current state of evidence for treatments for young autistic children. Learn More
Webinar | June 26, 2025 U.S.A. vs. Netherlands: A Global Conversation on Autism Care Explore the contrasting approaches to autism support in the United States and Europe – particularly the Netherlands – focusing on the shift from high-hour Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to parent-mediated and self-directed care models. Learn More
Webinar | June 3, 2025 Statistics for Clinicians in Human Services This on-demand webinar is designed specifically for clinicians who want to build confidence in interpreting data, evaluating research, and making evidence-based decisions. Learn More
Event | June 2, 2025 Driving Change Golf Classic Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returns to the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Learn More
Webinar | April 29, 2025 Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Learn how to differentiate PDA from other behavioral profiles, and gain tools for applying PDA-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches in clinical practice. Learn More
Conference | March 13–14, 2025 Elevate Your Impact: Optimizing Outcomes Catalight’s annual virtual conference, “Elevate Your Impact.” This year’s theme is “Optimizing Outcomes”, where we’ll explore the future of person-centered care for those living with developmental disabilities. Learn More
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in the news | June 11, 2026 NSAP CEO Robin McLeod, Ph.D. Appears on the HITea with Grace podcast Read News
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press release | May 8, 2026 National Society of Autism Professionals (NSAP) Launches to Create a Unified Voice to Move the Field Forward Read press release
