What We Offer Innovation and Research Multi-disciplinary teams of clinicians and researchers are reshaping the future of behavioral healthcare to better serve clients and their families. Catalight Research Institute Our team is committed to advancing behavioral healthcare through the investment in peer reviewed research, population health data and strategic partnerships. The study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) continues to evolve and our role as a leader in this practice is essential to educating clinicians, advancing standards of care and shaping policy. Evidence-Based Tools Discover how our research, backed by one of the largest collections of real-world clinical data is helping tackle today’s biggest challenges for people with developmental disabilities, their families and the behavioral health industry. Explore some of our tools developed from these cutting-edge insights. Shaping the Future We are investing in areas that advance care, reduce stress, create thriving careers and ensure sustainable business models that can meet the growing demand for access to treatment. Flexible treatment options White papers Continuing education and certification Catalight Practice Guidelines Value-based care model Redefining Clinical Pathways Backed by more than a decade’s worth of real-world clinical data and the deep expertise of a multidisciplinary team, Catalight’s Research Institute is redefining what high-quality ASD and I/DD care means: flexible, person-centered treatment focused on impactful outcomes and overall family wellbeing. Catalight Practice Guidelines Our practice guidelines outline our treatment hours recommendation and outcome measures for behavioral interventions for ASD and related developmental disabilities. VIEW OUR PRACTICE GUIDELINES Treatment Options Equipped with in-depth research and real-world experience, we are setting new industry standards and driving flexible treatment options to elevate the experience of our clients and their families. Our broad scope of services supports individuals wherever they are on their path. DISCOVER OUR TREATMENT OPTIONS Transforming Learnings Into Behavioral Health Solutions We are pioneering clinical solutions and building intelligent technologies to help bridge the gaps in ASD and I/DD care. Backed by data-driven insights, our digital healthcare products and services do more than strengthen connections between payers, providers and clients and their families—they drive high-quality experiences and outcomes along the path to care. This proprietary mobile application is the go-to resource for families in our network who have a child with autism and related developmental disabilities. Designed specifically for caregivers, it helps them connect with their child’s care team, access their treatment plan, connect with the local community and provides valuable education and learning resources. LEARN MORE SparkleCare is a platform that makes enterprise network management easier. By tracking and guiding the entire client journey from referral to discharge, this solution helps to drive better outcomes by ensuring clients get the care they need quickly. To accompany our industry-leading service lines, we are excited to offer the clinicians new, online post-graduate programs to help further their careers. Led by experts in their fields, these self-paced courses include web-based and virtual training along with clinical mentorship, training materials and tools to support the clinician. LEARN MORE Creating Real Impact for Our Clients and Community Catalight researchers are shaping the future of care. Our experts are designing and refining treatment options to meet the diverse needs of the individuals and families we support. At the center of our care path is a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. Together, they conduct research, develop best-in-class programs and train clinicians to support the delivery of evidence-based care designed to optimize outcomes. Meet Our Research Institute Team Ben Pfingston Research and Data Analyst Brianna Fitchett, MPH, MA, BCBA Vice President of Clinical Impact Dan Middleton Clinical Excellence Planning and Development Leader Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP Chief Clinical Officer Ian Cook, Ph.D. Director, Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D Vice President, Clinical Excellence Michelle Befi, MA, LMFT, AAMFT Clinical Fellow Senior Vice President, Sustainable Program Design Stephanie Johnston Education and Research Associate Vincent Bemmel, Ph.D. Director, Technology and Innovation Our teams are actively sharing research and reshaping the future of care at conferences around the world. ABAI Autism Conference in Las Vegas (March 2024)ABAI Autism Conference in Las Vegas (March 2024)American Psychological Association (APA) Convention (August 2024)American Psychological Association (APA) Convention (August 2024)CalABA Conference (February 2024)CalABA Conference (February 2024)International Society of Autism Research (INSAR) Conference (May 2024) OUR POLICY ON THE USE OF PUNISHMENT IN TREATMENT Based on our strong values and our commitment to inclusive, person-centered care, we have created a policy on the use of punishment in our treatment. Please Read Our Perspective and Policy on the Use of Punishment.
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