All Events Conferences Podcasts Webinars All Events ▾ Events Conferences, Podcasts & Webinars Webinar Early Intervention for Young Autistic Children: What the Evidence Tells Us Date: September 24, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. PT Location: Catalight Classroom In this roundtable discussion, Drs. Anderson, Sandbank, and Sneed will examine the current state of evidence for treatments for young autistic children. Learn More Event RUBI Tier I Workshop Date: October 23–24, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT Location: Catalight Classroom Virtual 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 Conference Elevate Your Impact: Evidence in Action Date: March 12–13, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT Location: Virtual Event 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 All Events Conferences Podcasts Webinars Past Events 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 Event | June 2, 2025 Driving Change Golf Classic Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returned 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 Webinar | February 25, 2025 Nothing About Us Without Us: Supporting Autistic Accommodation and Inclusion in Autism-Related Services Participants will gain practical strategies for meaningful accommodations and fostering inclusive environments, making this webinar a valuable resource for clinicians and educators committed to supporting the autistic community. Learn More Webinar | February 25, 2025 Game On: Harnessing the Power of Video Gaming to Build Autistic Social Skills This session explores how gaming environments can foster meaningful social connections, build autistic advocacy skills, and create inclusive spaces for social development. Learn More Webinar | September 17, 2024 How Parents Experience Profound Autism Profound autism is far more common than autism accompanied by exceptional intellectual ability. Today, 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism, according to the CDC. Learn More Podcast | August 29, 2024 What’s Up With Catalight! Podcast – Episode 3 Considering the heterogeneity of people with autism, it’s no surprise that outcome research and treatment dosage needs vary widely from person to person. Experts need to think more creatively about how to provide evidence-based interventions. Learn More Podcast | July 10, 2024 What’s Up With Catalight! Podcast – Episode 2 Boundaries, rules and decision-making can be a minefield. Brian “The Bearded Behaviorist” Middleton, M.Ed., BCBA, is back for part 2 of the conversation about personalized care and meeting the needs of individuals. Learn More Podcast | June 26, 2024 What’s Up With Catalight! Podcast – Now Live Catalight is changing how the world supports people with autism, along with other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We’re building a more equitable future through innovative care solutions, research and open conversations. Learn More 1 2 Next Items » March 12–13, 2026 Elevate Your Impact: Evidence in Action Catalight’s premier virtual conference returns March 12–13, 2026, bringing together behavioral health professionals, researchers and advocates to explore innovative approaches to care for people with autism and developmental disabilities. This year’s theme, Evidence in Action, focuses on how research-backed strategies and lived experience translate into meaningful, real-world outcomes. LEARN MORE Learn more about our News and Research READ OUR NEWS
Webinar Early Intervention for Young Autistic Children: What the Evidence Tells Us Date: September 24, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. PT Location: Catalight Classroom In this roundtable discussion, Drs. Anderson, Sandbank, and Sneed will examine the current state of evidence for treatments for young autistic children. Learn More
Event RUBI Tier I Workshop Date: October 23–24, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT Location: Catalight Classroom Virtual 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
Conference Elevate Your Impact: Evidence in Action Date: March 12–13, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT Location: Virtual Event 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
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
Event | June 2, 2025 Driving Change Golf Classic Easterseals Northern California’s annual golf tournament returned 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
Webinar | February 25, 2025 Nothing About Us Without Us: Supporting Autistic Accommodation and Inclusion in Autism-Related Services Participants will gain practical strategies for meaningful accommodations and fostering inclusive environments, making this webinar a valuable resource for clinicians and educators committed to supporting the autistic community. Learn More
Webinar | February 25, 2025 Game On: Harnessing the Power of Video Gaming to Build Autistic Social Skills This session explores how gaming environments can foster meaningful social connections, build autistic advocacy skills, and create inclusive spaces for social development. Learn More
Webinar | September 17, 2024 How Parents Experience Profound Autism Profound autism is far more common than autism accompanied by exceptional intellectual ability. Today, 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism, according to the CDC. Learn More
Podcast | August 29, 2024 What’s Up With Catalight! Podcast – Episode 3 Considering the heterogeneity of people with autism, it’s no surprise that outcome research and treatment dosage needs vary widely from person to person. Experts need to think more creatively about how to provide evidence-based interventions. Learn More
Podcast | July 10, 2024 What’s Up With Catalight! Podcast – Episode 2 Boundaries, rules and decision-making can be a minefield. Brian “The Bearded Behaviorist” Middleton, M.Ed., BCBA, is back for part 2 of the conversation about personalized care and meeting the needs of individuals. Learn More
Podcast | June 26, 2024 What’s Up With Catalight! Podcast – Now Live Catalight is changing how the world supports people with autism, along with other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We’re building a more equitable future through innovative care solutions, research and open conversations. Learn More
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