Press release | June 17, 2026Catalight Academy Reinforces Global Education Offerings with New Accreditations Catalight Academy has received global accreditations for its continuing education units through both the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training board and the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board. Read press release
In the news | June 12, 2026How Susan Armiger Built Catalight and Helped it Launch a New Professional Association What began as a local nonprofit has evolved into a national organization helping reshape autism and developmental disability care through research, value-based care and systems change. Read News
In the news | April 29, 2026Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Grants $25,000 to Catalight to Expand Autism Support Services for Rural and Underserved Communities Catalight is expanding its RUBI parent training program for practitioners in Washington state’s rural and underserved communities thanks to this grant from the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Read News
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 6, 2026Modern Autism Care Requires a New Approach to Education: Catalight Academy’s Model for Clinician Training Catalight’s Vice President of Clinical Excellence Brianna Fitchett writes about how the new Catalight Academy, unlike most autism and other intellectual and developmental disability education programs, is data informed and designed in complement with contemporary treatment and outcome goals. Read News
Article | March 25, 2026Photo Gallery: Behind the Scenes of Elevate Your Impact 2026 Check out how Catalight’s annual virtual conference came together and its special employee kick-off event featuring renowned autism self-advocate Russell Lehmann. Read article
Press release | March 6, 2026Catalight Academy Grows Leading Nonprofit’s Autism and I/DD Clinical Training Capability Launched today, the expanded remote learning platform will create greater access by broadening delivery of modern, evidence-based care worldwide. Read press release
In the news | February 16, 2026HITea With Grace Podcast: Modernizing Autism Education and Care Models to Empower Families Catalight Vice President of Clinical Impact Brianna Fitchett joined the “HITea With Grace” podcast to discuss how parent-mediated and research-backed therapy is reshaping the future of autism and I/DD care. They highlighted how coaching parents and strengthening clinician training helps ease workforce strain and ultimately improve outcomes for families. Read News
Press release | December 18, 2025New Study Finds Paraeducators More Confident Supporting Autistic Students After RUBIES Training A peer-reviewed study found that paraeducators across 39 U.S. public schools reported greater confidence supporting autistic students in the classroom after participating in RUBIES training – an adaptation of Catalight’s parent-focused RUBI program. Read press release
Press release | December 5, 2025Study Finds Autistic People Gain in Executive Function and Wellbeing After Coaching Program A new study by Catalight’s Research Institute shows that autistic youth and adults participating in Compass-Behavioral coaching improved executive function, communication, and daily life skills. Personalized, goal-driven sessions empower participants to build confidence, self-management strategies, and autonomy, demonstrating meaningful gains in wellbeing and practical outcomes. Read press release
