Article | October 31, 2023How Should You Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month? By Being You Kyler Sipat, a 20-year-old with Down syndrome, is a fun-loving, sports fan and guitar player who embodies the spirit of youthful independence. During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, he celebrates his personality and breaks down stigmas, showing that his condition is just one aspect of his vibrant life. Read article
Article | October 26, 2023A Fun Halloween for Children with Developmental Disabilities Tips on how parents can create a memorable Halloween for the whole family. Read article
Video | October 17, 2023Flexible Modalities of Care: One Size Does Not Fit All Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson Ed.D., MSCP and Burnett Therapeutic Services CEO Mitze Burnett, discuss treatment options, autism diagnoses, future treatments and more. Watch video
In the news | October 3, 2023The Term Neurodiversity Is Good, But Not Good Enough Neurodiversity has changed how we see brain differences, but it may leave out those with significant intellectual disabilities. The article explores why the term isn’t enough. Read News
In the news | October 2, 2023Telehealth: Is it Right for Parents and Children? Is telehealth right for your family’s wellbeing? Catalight explores benefits, limitations, and implementation tips for effective virtual Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) support services. Read News
Article | September 30, 202350 Years of Change: Looking at the Laws that Protect and Advance People with Autism Learn about the policies that impact the lives of children, youth and adults with autism. Read article
In the news | September 29, 2023‘We’ve Got To Do More’: Providers Seek To Close Gap In Mental Health Care For Neurodiverse People Providers say mental health care for the neurodiverse community falls short. The piece explores barriers to access and highlights Catalight’s efforts to close the care gap by addressing the shortage of clinicians. Read News
In the news | September 29, 2023Catalight Career Advancement Services Offers a Look Into Accommodations for the Neurodivergent Learn how Catalight boosts employment outcomes for neurodivergent candidates seeking employment and the benefits to employers who provide accommodations. Read News
Article | September 15, 2023What’s in a Name? The History of Autism Spectrum Disorder This Catalight article traces how the name autism spectrum disorder came to be and how shifting terminology reflects changing understanding of autism over time. Read article
Article | September 14, 2023Words Matter Person-first vs. identity-first language in autism communication matters. Catalight’s guidelines promote respectful, person-centered communication for neurodiverse communities and effective advocacy in autism care. Read article
