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One Size Doesn’t Fit All

A diverse array of needs requires new thinking and new treatment options to better support people with developmental disabilities. Given the expanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and the introduction of parity laws to better support people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DDs), we are seeing a wide range of needs and an opportunity to …

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May 2023

As May ushers in fresh blooms, we are reminded of Catalight’s bold vision to break down barriers and biases to grow a more equitable world May 2023 The Wellbeing of Autistic People and Their Families Spring for many of us represents a time of growth and carries with it the excitement and anticipation of all…

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April 2023

Beyond awareness toward inclusion April has been traditionally known as Autism Awareness Month, but in 2021, the Autism Society of America changed the terminology to Autism Acceptance Month. As Christopher Banks, President and CEO of Autism Society of America, said, awareness is simply knowing that someone has autism, while acceptance involves supporting their…

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Paraprofessional-Mediated ABA: Do Hours Matter Anyway?

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With the rates of ASD continuing to rise (Maenner et al., 2023) and all 50 states requiring behavioral health treatment for people with ASD (Straub et al., 2022) the demand for evidence-based intervention options for families continues to rise, …

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Does My Young Child Need ABA Every Day?

Applied behavior analysis or ABA is an intensive behavioral treatment for autism and related developmental disabilities. ABA has been shown to improve the communication and social skills of young children and decrease challenging behaviors. The fact that ABA is considered intensive is often interpreted as meaning very high ABA  hours or daily ABA. If you …

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Overcoming Stigma to Create More Inclusive Communities

April is Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Day was April 2, 2023. These observances create important opportunities to break down existing biases and build more inclusive communities where all people are valued for their unique abilities. While greater awareness is needed to foster understanding and support, shouldn’t we set our sights a little higher? …

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Conversations On Value

Value-based care gains momentum, yet lags in behavioral health like ASD treatment. Catalight pioneers flexible, outcome-focused approaches.

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The Importance of Telediagnostics in ASD Diagnosis and Treatment

The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant challenges and opportunities for psychologists conducting diagnostic evaluations for people with suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While there had been research on telediagnostics for ASD, at the start of the pandemic these procedures had not been widely applied or accepted as valid means of diagnostic practice.

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