As the school year kicks back in to gear, we understand that transitions can be particularly challenging for children with autism. The shift from the relaxed days of summer to the structured environment of school often brings a host of new experiences and expectations that can feel overwhelming. For these students, even the smallest changes in routine or environment can be significant sources of stress.
But let’s remember, transitions are difficult for everyone. In navigating new phases, it’s common for change to be met with some reluctance. At Catalight, we’re pioneering treatment approaches that better address the personalized needs of children with autism. Individualized care creates a more supportive environment for children and less stress for their family. By shifting industry perspectives, we hope to ease transitions for everyone – helping each child thrive, families achieve greater wellbeing, and the behavioral health industry see the vast benefits in flexible and effective care.
Value-Based Developmental Disability Care Driven by Innovation Can Efficiently Battle Rising Healthcare Costs
Considering the increased rates of autism and heterogeneity of the population, Catalight’s Chief Growth Officer Trent Iden wrote an op-ed for Autism Spectrum News about how transforming to value-based care is critical in the behavioral health space to address rising costs and fragmented care.
How Parents Experience Profound Autism: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Catalight’s Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., will be joined by Jackie Kancir, Executive Director of the National Council on Severe Autism, both of whom raised children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to talk about how parents navigate a profound autism diagnosis and lifelong care.
Catalight Joins accessiBe's Spotlight Sessions
accessiBe, a company that makes the internet more accessible for people with and without disabilities, spotlighted Catalight Chief Wellbeing and Experience Officer Tara Kousha. Tara spoke about Catalight’s commitment to building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and why businesses should place emphasis on inclusion and employee wellbeing.
Your Support Helps Expand Access, Improve Care and Drive Innovation
A recent Stanford study indicates that demand for autism treatment in the U.S. is 18 times higher than available providers can handle. You can help by supporting the Catalight Foundation, founded on the belief that every person, regardless of their circumstance, deserves the opportunity to thrive. Every dollar helps create a more equitable world.
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Catalight COO Speaks at Seattle Nonprofit Forum Hosted by the Gates Foundation
Chief Operating Officer Natalie Margolis spoke at the Seattle Nonprofit Forum, sponsored by Catalight’s partner Workday, on how a nonprofit can successfully invest in technology needed to grow their organization. Read More
July Was Disability Pride Month, But What Does That Mean?
Dr. Samelson, a wheelchair user who's spent decades advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, reflects on what Disability Pride Month and National Disability Independence Day this year meant to her.
Catalight Calls for Behavioral Psychologists at the APA Convention to Explore New Research
Catalight experts attended the American Psychological Association Convention to challenge behavioral psychologists to lead a change in the way autism treatment is delivered by considering recent research showing a lack of support for
high-hour ABA.
Safeway Supporting Disabilities With Checkout Donations
Safeway is raising funds for Catalight affiliate autism services and other programs designed to inspire and enable people who have diverse abilities. Customers can donate through Aug. 31 at Safeway grocery stores.
