Ryan Martin, Ph.D., BCBA Director of Research Dr. Ryan Martin serves as the Director of Research at Catalight, where he guides research strategy and oversees the design, implementation, and dissemination of applied research initiatives related to autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ryan’s work focuses on behavioral interventions across home, school, and community settings, with a particular emphasis on parent-mediated interventions and implementation science. This exploration aims to design or modify behavioral interventions to enhance their feasibility, sustainability, and positive impact. Ryan also champions projects that build a stronger evidence base for Catalight’s flagship programs, including Everyday ABA and Compass-Behavioral, as well as our broader wellbeing initiatives. Additionally, Ryan is an ad-hoc reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals on topics related to autism and special education and serves on the editorial board of the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice. Want to learn more? Explore his work on his Google Scholar.
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
press release | July 15, 2026 Catalight Academy Online Learning Platform Launches Courses for Parents of Autistic Youth Read press release
press release | June 17, 2026 Catalight Academy Reinforces Global Education Offerings with New Accreditations Read press release
