Press release | June 26, 2024New Podcast on Innovative Autism and Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Care Launches Today Catalight launches a new podcast, What’s Up With Catalight!, about innovative care for people with autism and other developmental disabilities Read press release
Article | June 25, 2024Strategies for Getting Help When You Need It To care for children with developmental disabilities, caregivers must also care for themselves. Learn how asking for help boosts both your wellbeing and your child’s care. Read article
Article | June 18, 2024Teaching Kids About Boundaries Reinforcing rules can be challenging for kids with autism. Learn strategies for setting boundaries through clear explanations and social skills training. Read article
Article | June 13, 2024Six Ways to Keep Your Child from Wandering Off Wandering off is a common behavior in young children. Learn six practical tips to identify triggers, secure your home and set guidelines for outings. Read article
Article | June 11, 2024Does Your Child Need an Individualized Education Program? Learn how parents and caregivers can effectively engage in developing their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) to ensure school success. Read article
Article | June 7, 2024Improve Your Child’s Behavior Through Exercise Studies show that regular exercise enhances a child’s wellbeing. Various tips are given to make exercise fun and engaging for your child. Read article
Article | June 6, 2024Building Social Skills Does your child have difficulty with nonverbal cues and interacting? Discover strategies to help build social skills and activities that match their interests. Read article
Article | May 22, 2024Mastering Stress with Mindful Techniques for Parents of Children with Autism Tips on effective ways to manage stress for when caring for children with autism spectrum disorder Read article
In the news | April 24, 2024Unlocking the Power of Playdates for Kids with Autism “Today’s Kids in Motion” magazine for parents raising kids with special needs spoke with Catalight Vice President of Clinical Impact Brianna Fitchett, MA, BCBA, about the importance of scheduling playdates. Read how parents should seek to find compatible playmates, foster effective communication and select suitable locations and timings to guarantee the child’s playdate is enjoyable and stress-free. Read News
Article | January 23, 2024Screen Time and Autism Spectrum Disorder: What to Know and Avoid Time in front of screens is impossible to avoid. In the ever-expanding world of technology, parents find themselves navigating the intricate balance of allowing their children to benefit from screens while ensuring developmental essentials are not compromised. For parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs), such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the challenge … Read article
