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 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
Article | October 2, 2024Preparing for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Treatment Learn how to maximize the effectiveness of your child’s care journey with goal setting to create a supportive environment. Read article
Article | September 25, 2024Assisting Individuals with Disabilities in Decision-Making Enhance independence for individuals with disabilities by supporting their choices and explore the roles of supported and substitute decision-making. Read article
Article | September 19, 2024Caregiver-Led Treatment Explore how parent-mediated treatment options empower parents to progress their child’s autism therapy, offering flexibility and professional guidance for better outcomes. Read article
Article | September 10, 2024Planning for the Future When Your Adult Child Has a Disability To ensure a smooth future for your adult child with autism or I/DD, learn how to involve them in decisions and encourage their independence. Read article
Article | September 4, 2024Dr. Bearss Joins Catalight to Expand Reach of RUBI Program and Enhance Autism Care Access Renowned psychologist Dr. Karen Bearss joined Catalight as the vice president of caregiver-mediated care solutions. Her RUBI program has been integrated into Catalight’s treatment modules Read article
Article | July 26, 2024July is Disability Pride Month, But What Does That Mean? Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Doreen Samelson, a wheelchair user, writes about what Disability Pride Month and Disability Independence Day mean to her. Read article
Article | July 14, 2024How To Identify Developmental Delays in Toddlers Use this guide to recognize key signs of issues and understand the importance of early intervention for toddlers’ growth and development. Read article
Article | July 12, 2024What’s Causing Autism Rates to Rise? Autism rates have tripled. Is it becoming that much more common or are we just getting better at diagnosing and understanding autism and what are the factors involved? Read article
