In the news | April 3, 2026Fielding Scholar-Practitioner Susan Armiger Featured in CNBC Documentary on Brain Health CEO Susan Armiger is profiled following the release of Catalight’s documentary from the World Economic Forum in Davos on how value-based care can transform global brain health Read News
In the news | April 2, 2026CNBC Documentary Highlights Brain Economy Strategies Through Value-Based Care European economists point to Catalight’s documentary on value-based care in the context of the Global Brain Economy Initiative asserting that brain health is an increasingly important foundation for financial performance. Read News
In the news | March 24, 2026Frontline Honors Award Winner: Sara Mathews, Vice President, Network Operations, Catalight Recognizing her dedication to behavioral health outcomes, Catalight Vice President of Network Operations Sara Mathews was named to the 2025 Frontline Honors class by Behavioral Health Business. Her leadership has helped strengthen provider–payer collaboration – supporting more connected, patient-centered care for clinicians and the families they serve. Read News
In the news | March 16, 2026States Move to Cut ABA Therapy Payments as Medicaid Spending Spikes As Medicaid spending on ABA therapy continues to rise, states are reevaluating reimbursement rates and care models for autism treatment. In a recent study, Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., found higher therapy hours are not always linked to improved outcomes, emphasizing individualized care over a one-size-fits-all approach. Read News
In the news | February 26, 2026Home Is Where the Therapy Is: A Telehealth Startup Rethinks ABA Vice President of Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed’s research is cited as support that parent-mediated intervention via telehealth can achieve the same or better outcomes as traditional ABA administered to a child at a clinic. Read News
Press release | February 24, 2026Study Links Poor Sleep to Increased Risky Behavior Among Autistic People Catalight and Easterseals Northern California researchers found that autistic individuals with sleep problems had 120% higher rates of self-injury, 146% higher odds of reporting suicidal thoughts and 58% higher odds of aggression toward others. 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 | January 20, 2026More Treatment Hours May Not Yield Autistic Children’s Skills Improvement: Study Becker’s Behavioral Health News highlighted Catalight’s recent study, “Dosage in Applied Behavior Analysis: Effect on Adaptive Behavior, Goal Attainment, and Dangerous Behavior,” which challenges the effectiveness of standard 30-40 hour ABA recommendations. Read News
Press release | January 12, 2026Catalight and Frontera Partner to Reduce Cost and Improve Quality of Autism Care As rising costs and inconsistent care continue to challenge autism services, Catalight and Frontera Health have partnered to expand access to high-quality, sustainable care by leveraging AI-powered technology that reduces clinician burden and supports caregiver-mediated care. 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
