Article | December 18, 2023From Autism Diagnosis to Discharge: Understanding Your Child’s Path to Care Suspect your child has autism? Act early and consult a pediatrician for evaluation. Catalight offers personalized, high-quality care to support developmental disabilities. Read article
Video | December 12, 2023Outcomes, Not Hours: One Size Does Not Fit All Dr. Lindsey Sneed and Kathleen Simcoe talk about the importance of care quality for children with autism and family wellbeing over the quantity of treatment hours. Watch video
Press release | November 21, 2023Study: Autistic Children May Need Fewer Hours of Treatment Than Previously Thought Each year, tens of thousands of parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face vital decisions: What kind of treatment should my child receive? Who should deliver their care? How many hours of care does my child need to make progress? A study published yesterday suggests autism care led by parents and … Read press release
In the news | November 14, 20237 Powerful Tips for Planning Playdates for Children with Autism Playdates are an important part of childhood. They’re an opportunity to have fun, build friendships, and try new activities. For kids with autism and other developmental disabilities, playdates can be both a challenge and an opportunity to develop their social skills. Read News
Video | October 17, 2023Flexible Modalities of Care: One Size Does Not Fit All Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson Ed.D., MSCP and Burnett Therapeutic Services CEO Mitze Burnett, discuss treatment options, autism diagnoses, future treatments and more. Watch video
Article | October 11, 2023Learn More About Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities Explore the lives of over seven million Americans with intellectual disabilities, focusing on the one to two percent with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD), and learn about the available treatment options and support for them and their families. Read article
Article | June 29, 2023Tips for Summer Trips Summer is a season of change. The established routines of the school year have come to an end and new patterns take their place. For many families, summer vacations are the ultimate change in their routine. If you have a child with autism, this can be both an opportunity and a challenge. With the Covid-19 … Read article
In the news | June 27, 2023Getting Ready for Summer Camp: Tips for Parents While kids prepare and look forward to the fun of summer break, as a parent you may be feeling stressed about months of hectic schedules, impromptu events, and later bedtimes. Let’s face it, for parents, summer’s promise of fun can quickly become a difficult and stressful time. For families with autistic children or children with … Read News
Press release | June 27, 2023New Autism Research Highlights How Parents Navigate Their Child’s Autism Diagnosis Discover how rising autism rates affect US families and insights from Catalight’s research on parental experiences and therapist support. Read press release
Article | June 21, 2023The Power of Parent-Mediated Today, more families face the challenges of seeking support and care for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as diagnoses increase and the shortage of qualified applied behavioral analysis (ABA) paraprofessionals continues. Finding treatment in itself can present hurdles. Finding the right type of treatment—one that works for the child and caregivers—adds another layer of complexity. Practitioner-Led … Read article
