In the news | January 6, 2026Patient Safety Predictions for 2026 Patient Safety & Quality 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
In the news | January 2, 2026Targeting 4 More Years and Scaling Value-Based Care Models in 2026 With the shift toward value-based care, HealthIT Answers asked health experts to make predictions about 2026 trends. Catalight’s Chief Health Officer, Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., says digitally transforming care with AI and telehealth can free clinicians to focus on patient progress over paperwork. Read News
In the news | June 23, 2025Integrated Autism Therapy Models Mean More Than Co-Location In a discussion about the benefits and barriers of combining autism therapies, Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson Ed.D., suggests a unified, wellbeing driven model backed by research and cost-effectiveness to boost validation and payer support. Read News
Video | May 12, 2025Catalight’s Parent-Mediated Autism Care: Angela’s Family Story of Empowerment When two of Angela’s children were diagnosed with autism, Catalight’s caregiver-led therapy equipped her with tools to support them at home. Through guided ABA strategies and flexible telehealth sessions, Angela and her husband turned uncertainty into confidence – transforming their family’s journey to care Watch video
In the news | April 4, 2025Wellbeing Over Standardization: A Better Approach to Clinical Training Vice President of Clinical Impact Brianna Fitchett writes in Autism Spectrum News about how Catalight Classroom is transforming autism care by helping clinicians add a personal touch to evidence-based treatments. This web-based learning platform moves beyond standard training by focusing on adaptive skills tailored to client’s values and level of need – prioritizing meaningful wellbeing over a one-size-fits-all approach. Read News
Article | January 30, 2025Catalight’s Journey Cuts a Clear Path to Sustainable Access to Healthcare While creating equitable access to healthcare remains a challenge throught the United States, Catalight is demonstrating that sustainable care is achievable and, more importantly, transformative. Read article
Press release | January 22, 2025Catalight CEO Discusses Pressing Healthcare Challenges in World Economic Forum Interview Catalight President and CEO Susan Armiger spoke about the care economy and democratization of healthcare in an interview from Davos, Switzerland, that aired on CBS News during the World Economic Forum Read press release
In the news | December 3, 2024Empowering Families Through Caregiver-Led Interventions In an article for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, details the positive effects of caregiver-led interventions. Dr. Samelson writes how parents can incorporate strategies into daily routines to support their child’s development, build confidence and find tailored solutions – all while preserving quality family time. Read News
In the news | July 22, 2024Value-Based Developmental Disability Care Driven by Innovation Can Efficiently Battle Rising Healthcare Costs Trent Iden’s op-ed in Autism Spectrum News discusses how transitioning from high-hour ABA to effective lower-hour treatment options can improve wellbeing and reduce costs. Read News
In the news | July 2, 2024Voices: Trent Iden, Catalight’s Chief Growth Officer In this Behavioral Health Business interview, Trent Iden discusses challenges, innovations and Catalight’s commitment to its growing impact in developmental disabilities. Read News
