Ben Pfingston Senior Research & Data Analyst Ben is a Social Psychologist and Senior Data Analyst driven by a commitment to advancing our understanding of autism. With a Master of Science in Social-Personality Psychology, he brings over seven years of dedicated research experience to his work at Catalight. His core expertise lies in social cognition, with a specific focus on bidirectional communication between individuals with autism and those without. Through his academic research, Ben investigated how non-autistic individuals interpret the thoughts and feelings of autistic individuals to bridge understanding and reduce communication friction. As Catalight’s Senior Research and Data Analyst, Ben directly applies this psychological expertise to real-world impact. He leverages the organization’s rich clinical data to uncover meaningful, data-driven insights about autism spectrum disorder. This work is essential for ensuring that Catalight’s clinical strategies and support services are evidence-based, effective, and tailored to best serve autistic individuals and their families.
article | October 20, 2026 6 Tips for Welcoming Autistic Trick-or-Treaters This Halloween Read article
case study | September 15, 2026 Catalight’s Postdoctoral Training Program Builds a Much Needed Pipeline for Autism and I/DD Evaluations Read case study
press release | September 1, 2026 Study: Catalight’s Family Wellbeing Scale Works Across Cultures for Families of People with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Read press release
case study | August 25, 2026 Maine’s RUBI Pilot Expands Access to Meaningful Autism Care Throughout the State Read case study
in the news | August 4, 2026 Future Leader: Brianna Fitchett, Vice President of Clinical Impact, Catalight Read News
in the news | July 22, 2026 Inside NSAP’s Effort to Create an All-Encompassing Autism Therapy Advocacy, Standards Organization Read News
