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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The second April issue of the Gazette calls attention to the virtual Disability Sports, Health and Wellness Conference that took place on Tuesday, April 13th. RCAAS Executive Director, Christopher Manente, Ph.D., BCBA; RCAAS-SCALE participant and gold medal winning Special Olympics athlete, Alex Scheck; and Alex's mother, Angela Scheck, were invited as presenters, giving them the platform to speak to discuss the importance of advocating for disability visibility and inclusion in the sports community and beyond.
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The April 8th issue of the Gazette reflects the busy couple of months the RCAAS has had. This issue covers Dr. Vanessa H. Bal, Karmazin and Lillard Endowed Chair in Adult Autism, Co-Director's recent research highligting the impacts of COVID-19 on early career researchers; the upcoming Disability Sports, Health, and Wellness Conference featuring SCALE participant, Alex Scheck; and the Rutgers Today article highlighting the new RCAAS Community Center!
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4.21
The newest offering from Rutgers University's Center for Adult Autism Services, a first-of-its-kind, 10,000-square foot Community Center is now operational on the Douglass Campus.
Custom-built and designed with $9.5 million in philanthropic funds, the center currently offers three core programs: SCALE, or Supporting Community Access through Leisure and Employment, a Psychological Services Clinic, and a College Support Program for autistic undergrads.
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This new journal publication from Director of the RCAAS-SCALE Program, Dr. James Maraventano; Director of Behavioral Services at the RCAAS and Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center (DDDC), Dr. Robert LaRue; DDDC Adult Program Behavior Analyst, Jenna Budge; and Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) alumni, Catherine Kishel, and Dr. David Singer, calls attention to the use of Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) reinforcement systems and how they can be optimized in practice.
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