White paper | March 3, 2025Mastering the Payer-Provider Partnership in Autism and Other I/DDs In this white paper, we highlight the value of adding parent-mediated interventions to the menu of treatment options. Read White Paper
In the news | December 30, 2024“Nothing About Us Without Us” Leaves Voices Out In “Autism Spectrum News,” Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., reflects on the philosophy of “nothing about us without us” within the autism community, emphasizing the importance of fully representing those who cannot communicate their needs. She further advocates for expanding the phrase to include parents and caregivers of individuals with profound autism. Read News
In the news | December 3, 2024Empowering Families Through Caregiver-Led Interventions In an article for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, details the positive effects of caregiver-led interventions. Dr. Samelson writes how parents can incorporate strategies into daily routines to support their child’s development, build confidence and find tailored solutions – all while preserving quality family time. Read News
In the news | November 25, 2024Jade Health Announces Strategic Partnership with Catalight to Offer Discounted RUBI Training Program to BHCOE Accredited Organizations Jade Health, a streamlined service for accrediting and credentialing autism care providers, partnered with Karen Bearss, Ph.D, Vice President of Caregiver-Mediated Care Solutions, to offer BHCOE Accredited organizations an exclusive discount on Catalight’s RUBI Program. This collaboration helps to expand access to evidence-based training for parents managing challenging behaviors in children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Read News
Press release | November 19, 2024Catalight’s New Compass Behavioral Program Empowers Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults Catalight this month launched Compass Behavioral – an innovative initiative offering neurodivergent teens and young adults life coaching that helps them build the essential skills they want and need to grow into adulthood. Read press release
In the news | November 8, 2024What To Know About Autism In Children U.S. News and World Report featured Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, in an article about the early signs of autism in children. Dr. Samelson emphasizes how prioritizing a child’s wellbeing is important in treatment and suggests reducing therapy hours by integrating intervention practices into daily routines to support the child’s development at home. Read News
In the news | October 24, 2024Interventions to Help Children Trouble Sleeping In an article for Undivided, a resource that supports parents of children with disabilities, Dr. Doreen Samelson writes about the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep routine for children with disabilities. She suggests using tools like visual schedules and transition prompts when preparing them. Read News
In the news | October 24, 2024Sleep Issues in Children with Disabilities In Undivided, a resource that supports parents of children with disabilities, Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, shared insights on managing sleep disturbances in children with disabilities, specifically parasomnias like sleepwalking and bedwetting. She writes about the differences between night terrors and nightmares along with practical solutions for families facing sleep challenges. Read News
White paper | October 21, 2024Better Outcomes. Satisfied Members. Lower Costs. In this white paper, we highlight the value of adding parent-mediated interventions to the menu of treatment options. Read White Paper
Article | October 11, 2024“Nothing About Us Without Us” May Not Be As Inclusive As It May Seem Catalight’s chief clinical officer Doreen Samelson writes about the nuances of autism advocacy Read article
