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 | 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
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
Press release | January 19, 2026Leading Nonprofit Catalight Brings Value-Based Autism Care to the Global Stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos Catalight is taking part in the World Economic Forum in Switzerland Jan. 19-23 where it’ll be hosting two expert panels and a gathering of world leaders. CEO Susan Armiger will take part in third panel on brain health and will be interviewed by CBS News about healthcare sustainability. Read press release
In the news | January 6, 2026Patient Safety Predictions for 2026 Patient Safety & Healthcare asked experts for predictions on 2026 trends in patient safety and care quality. Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., highlights a pivotal shift in autism and I/DD care as research drives more personalized approaches aligned with individuals’ unique goals. Read News
In the news | January 2, 2026Targeting 4 More Years and Scaling Value-Based Care Models in 2026 With the shift toward value-based care, HealthIT Answers asked health experts to make predictions about 2026 trends. Catalight’s Chief Health Officer, Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., says digitally transforming care with AI and telehealth can free clinicians to focus on patient progress over paperwork. Read News
In the news | December 26, 2025Behavioral Health Business Voices: Rodrigo Mahs Behavioral Health Business sits down with Rodrigo Mahs to discuss the future of person-centered care, including how Catalight is leveraging analytics and telehealth to expand access while keeping compassion at the center of care delivery. Read News
In the news | October 20, 2025How Telemedicine Has Transformed One Autism and I/DD Provider Network Catalight’s Chief Health Officer Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., shares how telemedicine evolved from a pandemic necessity into a sustainable, family-centered care model that enhances access, flexibility, caregiver engagement and overall wellbeing. Read News
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
Article | August 11, 2025Photos: Catalight Talks About the Implications on How Autism is Defined at APA Conference in Denver Catalight attended the APA conference in Denver, Aug. 7–9, presenting on evolving autism definitions and emerging concepts, including research on sleep and its impact on behaviors in autistic individuals. Read article
