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
4.21
In this debate-style podcast episode, Amy Gravino, RCAAS Relationship Coach, joins as the first guest debater on ABA Ultimate Showdown, "a podcast promoting constructive, respectful, and professional discourse to advance the field of behavior analysis." Amy joins Angela DiPoce in debating Ashley Callahan in round 10 of the podcast to discuss stereotypy and its place in applied behavioral analysis (ABA).
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4.21
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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4.21
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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