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
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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
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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.
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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
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Third-year doctoral student, Yu Yan, is the grateful first recipient of the Autism MVP Foundation Endowed Fellowship! Keith Green, Executive Director of the AutismMVP Foundation, presented a $31,500 donation to GSAPP and the RCAAS, to assist future mental health professionals serve the underserved adult autistic population. The Autism MVP Foundation Endowed Fellowship will allow GSAPP students, working in partnership with the RCAAS, to gain the necessary training and educational resources they need to empower adults on the autism spectrum.
This generous gift will undoubtedly make a lasting... read more