Press release | July 15, 2026Catalight Academy Online Learning Platform Launches Courses for Parents of Autistic Youth After serving thousands of clinicians looking to expand their practice and create great access, Catalight Academy is now opening up its doors for parents, caregivers and other supporters who want to better understand autism and learn techniques to better support the neurodivergent individuals in their lives. . Read press release
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
In the news | June 17, 20263 Ways Nonprofits Can Provide Better Brain-Health Support Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson writes for Forbes about three areas where brain health can be addressed for young children with developmental disabilities. Read News
In the news | April 16, 2026Mindful Moments: Find Relief with These Simple Practices for Emotional Regulation Catalight’s Vice President of Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed was interviewed by Newsweek for their special edition on autism in girls and women about how she incorporates mindfulness techniques into her therapy. 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 6, 2026Brain Matters: Equity in the Age of Cognitive Health Catalight CEO Susan Armiger’s contributions amid brain health talks at the World Health Forum in Davos, Switzerland, are highlighted. 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
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 18, 2026Catalight Researcher Awarded NIH Grant to Study Program Meant to Enhance Educator Training on Supports for Autistic Students Vice President of Caregiver-Mediate Care Solutions and RUBI founder Karen Bearss awarded $4.5 million to study RUBIES, a program aimed at reducing challenging behaviors among autistic elementary students. Read press release
