In the news | July 10, 2026Nonprofit Leadership In Autism Care Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson writes for Forbes about how nonprofit autism therapy providers like Catalight and Easterseals can distinguish themselves from private equity centers that are finding themselves embroiled in claims of overbilling and fraud. Read News
Article | June 16, 2026Catalight Awarded Gold Stevie for Managing an Autism Care Network That’s Reshaping the Industry Catalight accepted a Gold Stevie Award at the 24th annual American Business Awards in New York. The nonprofit was honored in the “Achievement in Management” category for leading a 15,000 practitioner network that is reshaping the autism care industry. Read article
In the news | June 12, 2026How Susan Armiger Built Catalight and Helped it Launch a New Professional Association What began as a local nonprofit has evolved into a national organization helping reshape autism and developmental disability care through research, value-based care and systems change. Read News
In the news | April 7, 2026The Transformative Power of Value-Based Care in Brain Health As healthcare costs skyrocket and demand for service, especially autism support, continues to rise, Catalight calls for a move to value-based care to break the cycle of deficiency, improve brain health worldwide and mitigate global cost shortfalls. Read News
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 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
Press release | January 19, 2026Leading Nonprofit Catalight Brings Value-Based Autism Care to the Global Stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos Catalight is taking part in the World Economic Forum in Switzerland Jan. 19-23 where it’ll be hosting two expert panels and a gathering of world leaders. CEO Susan Armiger will take part in third panel on brain health and will be interviewed by CBS News about healthcare sustainability. Read press release
Press release | November 19, 2025CBS Global Health Documentary Series Showcases Catalight’s Commitment to Personalized Autism Treatment Through Value-Based Care Model In a new CBS Global Health documentary, Catalight President and CEO Susan Armiger details Catalight’s personalized, value-based approach to autism care – designed to expand access, reduce costs and improve family outcomes. Read press release
Video | November 19, 2025Catalight’s Proven Value-Based Care Model Succeeds in Improving Access and Sustainability in the Behavioral Health Industry Catalight’s shift to value-based care improves autism access, cuts costs and boosts family-centered outcomes. By emphasizing personalized goals and parent-mediated support, the non-profit shows quality care can be faster and more effective overall now. Watch video
