In the news | April 28, 2026Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Autism Doesn’t End at Childhood. Here’s the Reality Catalight’s work and RUBI program is listed by Dr. Sanjay Gupta as a program for autistic individuals transitioning into adulthood on his CNN podcast, “Chasing Life.” The mention was part of his “Paging Dr. Gupta” segment where he was answering a listener’s question about support needs changing as autistic kids grow into teens. Read News
In the news | April 16, 2026Mindful Moments: Find Relief with These Simple Practices for Emotional Regulation Catalight’s Vice President of Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed was interviewed by Newsweek for their special edition on autism in girls and women about how she incorporates mindfulness techniques into her therapy. Read News
Press release | April 7, 2026Study Reveals Shift in How Families Define Success in Autism Treatment A new report from Catalight shows parents are targeting goals that extend beyond traditional measures – focusing on wellbeing and overall happiness over behavior changes. Read press release
In the news | February 26, 2026Home Is Where the Therapy Is: A Telehealth Startup Rethinks ABA Vice President of Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed’s research is cited as support that parent-mediated intervention via telehealth can achieve the same or better outcomes as traditional ABA administered to a child at a clinic. Read News
In the news | September 23, 2025What to Know About Autism in Children In an article on the early signs of autism, U.S. News & World Report features Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, who suggests treatment that prioritizes a child’s needs and empowers parents to build skills into daily routines, reducing intensive therapy hours. Read News
Article | September 9, 2025Laughter, Love and Legacy: How David Murphy’s Memory Lives On Through Giving Former Easterseals Bay Area mom makes a donation to Catalight/Easterseals Northern California as just another way to honor his legacy, remember his laugh and thank the organization that helped enhance the wellbeing of their family. Read article
In the news | August 22, 2025The Future Of Autism: From Barriers To Breakthroughs As autism prevalence continues to rise, builders are thinking more about designing spaces that are more welcoming to individuals with developmental disabilities. Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., tells Forbes that designers should consult with autistic advocates and families early to help further support inclusion. Read News
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
