In the latest episode of our podcast, “What’s Up With Catalight!,” internationally renowned author and lecturer Peter Vermeulen, a Passwerk Lifetime Achievement Award winner for his more than 30 years of work in the field of autism, talks about not letting autism overshadow the needs of a child. To support children with autism, we must understand what’s important to them as a human and adjust our perspective to help them in their pursuit of greater wellbeing.
At Catalight, our clinicians take time to listen to the specific needs and wants of a client and their caregivers. By helping them identify real world goals then supporting them in their journey to that point, we strive to make advances that truly make families happier. Our care isn’t simply about trying to address autism symptoms so much as it’s about building the means for clients and families to develop better relationships and, ultimately, enhancing quality of life.
We invite you to listen to the podcast below and truly listen to the children with autism in order to better understand them and support their needs.
Registration Open for Catalight’s Elevate Your Impact Virtual Conference
The Elevate Your Impact conference is back, bigger and better than ever. Catalight’s virtual conference will take place on March 13-14. This year the theme is ‘Optimizing Outcomes’ and the event is open to all licensed/certified practitioners, complete with continuing education opportunities, as well as students, caregivers and self-advocates.
Catalight Classroom Offers Continuing Education on Innovations That Will Expand Access to Autism Care
The recently launched Catalight Classroom offers web-based learning for any practitioner seeking training on treatment options to use in their practice. With certificates offered in parent-mediated and ABA coaching, methods are taught to help practitioners, clinicians and students improve client outcomes by providing personalized care while pursuing greater wellbeing.
Rethinking the Gold Standard for Autism Treatment
Catalight Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, and Vice President of Clinical Excellence Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA, wrote an op-ed for Psychology Today about how, when it comes to autism treatment, less can often be more. The article looks at a recent JAMA Pediatrics study that found no significant association between the amount of intervention and improved outcomes.
How Should You Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month? By Being You
This October, for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, consider donating to the Catalight Foundation, as we continue to raise funds in support of clients like Kyler and families like the Sipats who strive for inclusion, access and greater wellbeing.
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New What’s Up With Catalight! Podcast Episode: The Pursuit of ‘Autistically Happy’
Internationally renowned Belgian lecturer, researcher and author Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D., joins ‘What’s Up With Catalight!’ to discuss his newest book, “What Really Works for Children with Autism.” Listen Now
Voting Information and Resources for People with Disabilities
A guide to access, voting process and voting right for people with disabilities looking to participate in the upcoming federal election on Nov. 5.
A Fun Halloween for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Halloween brings exciting costumes, tricks and treats, but for some kids with I/DD, it can be overwhelming. Catalight provides tips to families on how to make the holiday fun and inclusive.
Kids with autism are 60% more likely to be bullied. Catalight has been raising awareness on social media for National Bullying Prevention Month this October and offering tips to parents on how to empower their children.
