Press release | January 22, 2025Catalight CEO Discusses Pressing Healthcare Challenges in World Economic Forum Interview Catalight President and CEO Susan Armiger spoke about the care economy and democratization of healthcare in an interview from Davos, Switzerland, that aired on CBS News during the World Economic Forum Read press release
In the news | December 30, 2024“Nothing About Us Without Us” Leaves Voices Out In “Autism Spectrum News,” Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., reflects on the philosophy of “nothing about us without us” within the autism community, emphasizing the importance of fully representing those who cannot communicate their needs. She further advocates for expanding the phrase to include parents and caregivers of individuals with profound autism. Read News
Article | November 26, 2024Small Steps Leading to Big Changes: How One Family’s Journey with RUBI Transformed Their Son’s Independence and Confidence After graduating from Catalight’s newest parent-led treatment program, Princess and Ping Saria were empowered to better help their 12-year-old autistic son, Micah, overcome his anxiety and engagement challenges. Read article
In the news | November 25, 2024Catalight Teams Up with AI Company Nabla to Reduce Clinician Workload Behavioral Health Business, reports on Catalight’s partnership with tech company Nabla that incorporates its AI-powered ambient assistant for Catalight to automatically transcribe client conversations. For clinicians, the new tool decreases burnout, saves time and allows more focus on patient care, thereby enhancing support for the families Catalight serves. Read News
In the news | November 8, 2024What To Know About Autism In Children U.S. News and World Report featured Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, in an article about the early signs of autism in children. Dr. Samelson emphasizes how prioritizing a child’s wellbeing is important in treatment and suggests reducing therapy hours by integrating intervention practices into daily routines to support the child’s development at home. Read News
In the news | October 24, 2024Interventions to Help Children Trouble Sleeping In an article for Undivided, a resource that supports parents of children with disabilities, Dr. Doreen Samelson writes about the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep routine for children with disabilities. She suggests using tools like visual schedules and transition prompts when preparing them. Read News
In the news | October 24, 2024Sleep Issues in Children with Disabilities In Undivided, a resource that supports parents of children with disabilities, Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, shared insights on managing sleep disturbances in children with disabilities, specifically parasomnias like sleepwalking and bedwetting. She writes about the differences between night terrors and nightmares along with practical solutions for families facing sleep challenges. Read News
Article | October 21, 2024Empowering Your Teen to Be More Independent Empowering Your Teen to Be More Independent Read article
Article | October 17, 2024Voting Information and Resources for People with Disabilities A guide to the voting process and rights for people with disabilities. Read article
Article | October 11, 2024“Nothing About Us Without Us” May Not Be As Inclusive As It May Seem Catalight’s chief clinical officer Doreen Samelson writes about the nuances of autism advocacy Read article
