Article | April 24, 2023Paraprofessional-Mediated ABA: Do Hours Matter Anyway? Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With the rates of ASD continuing to rise (Maenner et al., 2023) and all 50 states requiring behavioral health treatment for people with ASD (Straub et al., 2022) the demand for evidence-based intervention options for families continues to rise, … Read article
Article | April 24, 2023Does My Young Child Need ABA Every Day? Applied behavior analysis or ABA is an intensive behavioral treatment for autism and related developmental disabilities. ABA has been shown to improve the communication and social skills of young children and decrease challenging behaviors. The fact that ABA is considered intensive is often interpreted as meaning very high ABA hours or daily ABA. If you … Read article
In the news | April 18, 2023Overcoming Stigma to Create More Inclusive Communities April is Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Day was April 2, 2023. These observances create important opportunities to break down existing biases and build more inclusive communities where all people are valued for their unique abilities. While greater awareness is needed to foster understanding and support, shouldn’t we set our sights a little higher? … Read News
Article | March 6, 2023Seeing the Big Picture For clients with developmental disabilities and their families, it can be challenging to find the right level of care and support—especially with today’s current practices. Often, they are faced with a disjointed care journey and inconsistent outcomes. Traditional approaches to care may exacerbate these problems as treatment can be shaped without considering the variety of … Read article
Article | February 22, 2023Values-Driven Culture and Care Six years ago, after working for a large healthcare organization for 20 years, I made the decision to leave and join Catalight and I have never looked back. Catalight, a non- profit, supports individuals with developmental disabilities including autism by removing barriers and biases to create a more equitable and inclusive world. Catalight’s work with … Read article
In the news | January 24, 2023Catalight Expands Pilot Study in Partnership with Awake Labs Awake Labs has announced the expansion of its pilot program with Catalight, a California-based social enterprise working to create a more equitable world so people with developmental disabilities can choose their own path. The expanded pilot goal is to assess the feasibility of a smartwatch-enabled technology that measures stress and strong emotions in real-time for … Read News
Article | November 16, 2022Learn How to Manage Your Money and Live Within Your Means Managing your paycheck means embracing unexpected deductions and high taxes in states like California and New York. This article breaks down the required taxes and shines light on flexible personal deductions such as healthcare plans and retirement savings options to help you make informed financial decisions. Read article
Article | October 10, 2022How Do You Bridge the Gaps With Education and Training to Enhance Your Employment Opportunities Discover what additional education, upskilling or training you need to be successful Read article
Article | September 14, 2022Tips to Help Your Child Reach Their Developmental Milestones Have you ever worried about your child’s development? If so, you’re not alone. Parents often become alarmed when their child doesn’t learn and grow in the ways they expect. The good news is that you’re in the best position as a parent to help your child reach developmental milestones. What is a developmental milestone? Milestones … Read article
Article | August 26, 2022Employee Accommodations for the Neurodiverse Employers can fill job gaps by accommodating neurodiverse candidates. Most adjustments are low-cost, boosting inclusion and productivity. Learn how with the CAALE framework. Read article
