Press release | July 15, 2026Catalight Academy Online Learning Platform Launches Courses for Parents of Autistic Youth After serving thousands of clinicians looking to expand their practice and create great access, Catalight Academy is now opening up its doors for parents, caregivers and other supporters who want to better understand autism and learn techniques to better support the neurodivergent individuals in their lives. . Read press release
In the news | April 6, 2026Modern Autism Care Requires a New Approach to Education: Catalight Academy’s Model for Clinician Training Catalight’s Vice President of Clinical Excellence Brianna Fitchett writes about how the new Catalight Academy, unlike most autism and other intellectual and developmental disability education programs, is data informed and designed in complement with contemporary treatment and outcome goals. Read News
In the news | April 4, 2025Wellbeing Over Standardization: A Better Approach to Clinical Training Vice President of Clinical Impact Brianna Fitchett writes in Autism Spectrum News about how Catalight Classroom is transforming autism care by helping clinicians add a personal touch to evidence-based treatments. This web-based learning platform moves beyond standard training by focusing on adaptive skills tailored to client’s values and level of need – prioritizing meaningful wellbeing over a one-size-fits-all approach. Read News
Press release | September 19, 2024Catalight Classroom Offers Continuing Education on Innovations That Will Expand Access to Autism Care Catalight Classroom offers web-based learning for any clinicians seeking training on treatment options to use in their practice, educational opportunities, improving client outcomes, pursuing wellbeing and promoting personalized care. Read press release
In the news | July 23, 2024Autism Treatment Should be Guided by Recent Research Reflecting the Expansion of the Diagnoses In an op-ed for Autism Spectrum News, Dr. Tracy Gayeski questions the reliance on outdated studies, asserting that there is no dosage effect when it comes to hours of treatment. Read News
In the news | July 22, 2024Value-Based Developmental Disability Care Driven by Innovation Can Efficiently Battle Rising Healthcare Costs Trent Iden’s op-ed in Autism Spectrum News discusses how transitioning from high-hour ABA to effective lower-hour treatment options can improve wellbeing and reduce costs. Read News
Article | July 12, 2024What’s Causing Autism Rates to Rise? Autism rates have tripled. Is it becoming that much more common or are we just getting better at diagnosing and understanding autism and what are the factors involved? Read article
In the news | July 2, 2024Voices: Trent Iden, Catalight’s Chief Growth Officer In this Behavioral Health Business interview, Trent Iden discusses challenges, innovations and Catalight’s commitment to its growing impact in developmental disabilities. Read News
Press release | June 26, 2024New Podcast on Innovative Autism and Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Care Launches Today Catalight launches a new podcast, What’s Up With Catalight!, about innovative care for people with autism and other developmental disabilities Read press release
Video | June 18, 2024How Parent-Mediated ABA Helps Parents, Providers and Payers Succeed: One Size Doesn’t Fit All Join experts Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Karen Bearss, Ph.D., as they dive into parent-mediated ABA for autism and its benefits for parents, children, and the industry. Watch video
