An archive of all RCAAS-related news, from Rutgers University publications (i.e., Rutgers Today and Rutgers Magazine), research publications, and more!
In the News
8.22
Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa Bal for receiving the APA Division 33’s Sara S. Sparrow Early Career Research Award! This award is presented to an individual who has made substantial contributions to the understanding of intellectual or developmental disabilities as reflected in his or her published and presented works. “I am so grateful to the amazing mentors that have invested in training and supporting me. I have been so fortunate,” said Dr. Bal at the award ceremony. What an amazing, well-deserved achievement!
Division 33 of the American Psychological Association (APA) is an... read more
7.22
This informative and helpful resource was created by a collaborative team headed by Dr. Vanessa Bal, Co-Director of Research, Director of the Lifespan ASD Lab and the RCAAS-Psychological Services Clinic (PSC), Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism, and Dr. Evan Kleiman, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University, as part of an Organization for Autism Research (OAR)-funded project, https://researchautism.org.
The team that created the guide was comprised of graduate students, staff, faculty, and clinicians, including several who identify as on the spectrum or neurodiverse... read more
7.22
Proud Scarlet Knight and three-time Rutgers alum, Christopher Manente, PhD, BCBA, was recently featured in a Rutgers Alumni Association (RAA) Spotlight! In the interview, Dr. Manente discusses his education and experience at Rutgers and how it led him to where he is today as the Executive Director of the RCAAS. Dr. Manente also defines and explains the distinct, yet collaborative units of the RCAAS and their impact on the community.
To view the interview, or read the transcribed text, please click here.
5.22
GSAPP and RCAAS senior leaders, SungWoo Kahng, PhD, BCBA-D, and Christopher Manente, PhD, BCBA joined the hosts of the ABA Inside Track podcast to discuss enhancements in supports for autistic adults. ABA Inside Track is one of the most popular podcasts about applied behavior analysis (ABA) and the research that fuels the field.
During Episode 201, “Advances in Treatment for Autistic Adults w/Dr. SungWoo Kahng + Dr. Christopher Manente,” Drs. Kahng and Manente highlighted the clinical work and research being done at the RCAAS to support autistic adults in the workplace and in college. You... read more