Press release | May 8, 2026National Society of Autism Professionals (NSAP) Launches to Create a Unified Voice to Move the Field Forward Catalight helped create the National Society of Autism Professionals (NSAP) – a first-of-its-kind organization bringing together professionals across disciplines under a shared purpose to improve the lives of autistic individuals and their families. Read press release
In the news | April 23, 2026Catalight and Cognoa Partner to Cut autism Diagnosis Wait Time From Years to Days Pediatricians using Cognoa’s Canvas Dx tool to diagnose children will refer parents to Catalight’s vast network of more than 15,000 practitioners delivering personalized services to upwards of 25,000 patients annually – cutting down on wait times to evaluation and gaps between diagnosis and service. Read News
Press release | April 21, 2026Collaboration Connects Early Autism Diagnosis with High-Quality, Outcomes-Driven Care Amid Industry-Wide Access Issues Partnership brings together Cognoa’s FDA-authorized diagnostic technology with Catalight’s care delivery and expansive network to improve access to timely service and ensure personalized treatment. Read press release
Press release | February 10, 2026New Online Screener Offers Path to Autism Diagnosis and Care Catalight’s new platform, ChooseYourPath.org, expands access, shortens wait times and offers choices for care that meets families where they are on their care path. Read press release
In the news | July 9, 2025Becoming the Person I Once Needed Diagnosed with autism at 11, Ben Pfingston, senior research and data analyst at Catalight, reflects on how internalized stigma shaped his life. Through psychology and autism research, he found healing and purpose – to be who he needed and help others feel seen and valued. 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
White paper | May 5, 2025AI Solutions for Autism Care Artificial intelligence (AI) is demonstrating promising applications in autism early diagnosis, augmenting clinical workflows and facilitating communication for people with autism. Read White Paper
White paper | March 3, 2025Mastering the Payer-Provider Partnership in Autism and Other I/DDs In this white paper, we highlight the value of adding parent-mediated interventions to the menu of treatment options. Read White Paper
In the news | February 6, 2025What Happens When an Autism Screening Flags More Mild Cases A Drexel University study found that pediatricians using a standardized screening tool identified potential autism in toddlers five times more often than expert diagnosticians. However, only half of flagged families pursued a free follow-up evaluation, compared to 92% in usual care. In Psychology Today, Catalight’s Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., and Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., emphasize the need for high-quality assessments and early intervention. Read News
White paper | October 21, 2024The Power of Caregiver-Led Autism Care In this white paper, we highlight the value of adding parent-mediated interventions to the menu of treatment options. Read White Paper
