Article | December 19, 2025Catalight Pathfinders: Maribel Reynoso Maribel Reynoso helps families navigate care with precision while pursuing her passion for helping others – from supporting families to dreaming of one day opening a rescue sanctuary. Read article
Press release | December 18, 2025New Study Finds Paraeducators More Confident Supporting Autistic Students After RUBIES Training Read press release
In the news | December 15, 2025Catalight Wins Gold and Platinum DANDA Awards for its Impact Report and Podcast Read News
Press release | December 5, 2025Study Finds Autistic People Gain in Executive Function and Wellbeing After Coaching Program Read press release
Press release | December 4, 2025Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Doreen Samelson Named Gold Winner in 2025 Merit Awards for Healthcare Read press release
In the news | November 21, 2025Catalight Earns Silver Anthem Award for Health Impact Report Catalight was recognized with a Silver Anthem Award in the Health Awareness category for its 2024 Impact Report, which highlights the organization’s collective efforts in supporting more than 24,000 individuals and families last year and advancing behavioral health services for people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read News
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
Press release | November 11, 2025Catalight CEO Susan Armiger Wins Silver Award for Innovative Woman of the Year in Healthcare by the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business Catalight President and CEO Susan Armiger received a Silver Stevie Award for Innovative Woman of the Year in Healthcare, recognizing her leadership and impact in behavioral health. Read press release
Article | October 23, 2025Catalight’s Postdoctoral Program Inaugural Year: Success, Learnings and Trainee Experience Catalight’s postdoctoral program trains psychologists to deliver timely, culturally informed autism evaluations, addressing nationwide shortages while offering hands-on experience, supervision, and a supportive environment for future clinicians. Read article
In the news | October 20, 2025How Telemedicine Has Transformed One Autism and I/DD Provider Network Catalight’s Chief Health Officer Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., shares how telemedicine evolved from a pandemic necessity into a sustainable, family-centered care model that enhances access, flexibility, caregiver engagement and overall wellbeing. Read News
Press release | October 16, 2025Large-Scale Study Finds Autistic Youth Far More Likely to Be Hospitalized for Mental Health Conditions After analyzing over 1.2 million hospital admissions, Catalight’s Ben Pfingston and Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA, found autistic youth are hospitalized for mental health issues at higher rates than non-autistic peers – often due to delayed diagnosis and limited support. Highlighting the urgent need for autism-informed care, Pfingston and Dr. Sneed call for earlier intervention and clinician training to better address the unique needs of autistic children before crises arise. Read press release
In the news | October 7, 2025Future Leader: Lindsey Sneed, Vice President of Clinical Excellence, Catalight Behavioral Health Business has named Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Vice President of Clinical Excellence at Catalight, a 2025 Future Leader for her visionary leadership in advancing person-centered behavioral health care. Lindsey’s commitment to research innovation and clinical excellence has transformed treatment for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Read News
In the news | October 3, 2025People On The Move in San Francisco With more than 20 years of global experience driving growth, innovation, and organizational impact, Rodrigo Mahs joins Catalight as Executive Vice President of Growth & Innovation. In this role, he will lead initiatives to broaden the organization’s reach and advance its mission in behavioral health. Read News
Article | October 1, 2025Catalight Pathfinders: Jessica Fickle From Senior Clinical Manager to BCBA Consultant, this month’s Pathfinder, Jessica Fickle, embraces every opportunity to help Catalight make a difference. Read article
