What We Offer PostdoctoralTraining Program Closing the care gap in timely access to diagnostic assessments Finding a Better Path Forward Shaping the Future of Care The first step in the care path for an individual who may present with a developmental disability is to have an assessment through a diagnostic evaluation. There is a high demand for psychologists trained to conduct these evaluations for children. Catalight is committed to providing excellent evaluation services that increases caregiver’s understanding and leads the way for them to access targeted support for their child. Proven Leader in Behavioral Health Advances Care Based on our robust behavioral health clinical data and research, Catalight knows just how critical it is to conduct a timely diagnostic evaluation for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), as this makes a significant difference in the child’s treatment outcome. To address this need for clinicians and families, we have developed a postdoctoral training program focusing on diagnostic assessments for ASD to improve the wellbeing of the individual and families. Train With Us! Have you received your doctorate degree, are actively working towards becoming a licensed psychologist and are passionate about working with children in the ASD and I/DD communities? Catalight offers a year-long postdoctoral program with specialized training in development assessment for ASD. Interested in our Postdoctoral Diagnostic Assessor Training Program? Apply here
press release | March 6, 2026 Catalight Academy Grows Leading Nonprofit’s Autism and I/DD Clinical Training Capability Read press release
article | October 23, 2025 Catalight’s Postdoctoral Program Inaugural Year: Success, Learnings and Trainee Experience Read article
article | May 31, 2024 Catalight’s New Post-Doctoral Training Program Aimed to Address Industry-Wide Shortage of Qualified Autism Evaluators and Long Diagnostic Wait Times Read article
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
in the news | April 29, 2026 Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Grants $25,000 to Catalight to Expand Autism Support Services for Rural and Underserved Communities Read News
in the news | April 28, 2026 Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Autism Doesn’t End at Childhood. Here’s the Reality Read News
in the news | April 23, 2026 Catalight and Cognoa Partner to Cut autism Diagnosis Wait Time From Years to Days Read News
press release | April 21, 2026 Collaboration Connects Early Autism Diagnosis with High-Quality, Outcomes-Driven Care Amid Industry-Wide Access Issues Read press release