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
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
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
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
Article | October 10, 2024A Guide to Financial Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Explore assistance options – like tax credits and grants – for families with individuals with disabilities and learn how to effectively ease financial expectations. Read article
Article | October 2, 2024Preparing for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Treatment Learn how to maximize the effectiveness of your child’s care journey with goal setting to create a supportive environment. Read article
