In the news | June 1, 2025Using Common Sense to Weigh the Pros and Cons of Vaccination In an op-ed about how vaccine benefits far outweigh perceived risks, Col. Eric Flake, M.D., interviews Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D. – who shares the personal story of her son’s Rubella-related disabilities to illustrate the cost of skipping vaccines. Read News
In the news | May 21, 2025A Patient’s Guide to ADHD Catalight’s Chief Health Officer Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., MBA, explains ADHD as a different way the brain handles attention and emotions. She encourages viewing it as a thinking pattern – not a flaw – and urges parents to create structure that supports the strengths and needs of children with ADHD, helping them feel confident and valued. Read News
Video | May 12, 2025Catalight’s Parent-Mediated Autism Care: Angela’s Family Story of Empowerment When two of Angela’s children were diagnosed with autism, Catalight’s caregiver-led therapy equipped her with tools to support them at home. Through guided ABA strategies and flexible telehealth sessions, Angela and her husband turned uncertainty into confidence – transforming their family’s journey to care Watch video
In the news | May 9, 2025Autism, Rubella and the Rising Fear of Vaccines Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., shares a personal story about her son, who was exposed to rubella from his birth mother in utero. Once a common illness, rubella is now rare in the United States because of vaccines but Dr. Samelson is concerned that more parents are skipping vaccines due false belief that they cause autism. Read News
Video | April 1, 2025Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by Moving Toward Greater Inclusion It’s time to move beyond awareness and toward true inclusion. Support is not about changing individuals with autism – it’s about embracing them for exactly who they are and who they want to become. Watch video
Video | March 31, 2025What Does Developmental Disability Awareness Month Mean to You and the People You Support? Hear what Catalight, Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California employees had to say. Watch video
Article | March 24, 2025Photo Gallery: Elevate Your Impact Conference Kick Off and Podcast Release Check out photos from a special night commemorating the start of Catalight’s annual EYI conference and the release of the most recent “What’s Up With Catalight!” featuring local psychologist Dr. Liz Angoff Read article
Article | March 3, 2025Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Tips on How To Create a More Inclusive Environment Simple ways you can help people with developmental disabilities feel more comfortable. Read article
Article | February 11, 2025The Power of Caregiver-Mediated ABA: How a Teacher Became Her Son’s Best Educator A 4th grade teacher enrolled in caregiver-mediated training to help her autistic son with texture and behavioral issues. Read article
In the news | February 6, 2025What Happens When an Autism Screening Flags More Mild Cases A Drexel University study found that pediatricians using a standardized screening tool identified potential autism in toddlers five times more often than expert diagnosticians. However, only half of flagged families pursued a free follow-up evaluation, compared to 92% in usual care. In Psychology Today, Catalight’s Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., and Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., emphasize the need for high-quality assessments and early intervention. Read News
