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
11.20
This publication of the collaborative work of Dr. Christopher Manente, BCBA, Dr. SungWoo Kahng, BCBA-D, Courtney Butler, MS, BCBA, Dr. Robert LaRue, BCBA-D, Christeen Zaki-Scarpa, MA, BCBA, and Ashley Kobylarz MS, BCBA, showcases how stereotypy, or the persistent repetition of an act or vocal sound, plays out in the daily life of those with ASD, and highlights certain treatment practices that can reduce these stereotypies, especially in complex settings.
Read the full research publication here:
8.20
The Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) is excited to announce that for the first time, it will be able to formally host practicum students! A virtual Q&A session for GSAPP students will take place on Thursday, 8/20, from 1-2 pm via Webex.
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7.20
On July 1, 2019, the College Support Program (CSP), one of the units within the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS), marked the one year anniversary of its successful transition to GSAPP. The CSP supports matriculated undergraduate students on the autism spectrum through key collaboration with campus partners, weekly Coordinator and Peer Mentor (neurotypically-matched students), and more. Due to COVID-19, the CSP has amended its admissions process, which is separate from that of Rutgers University’s, and is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year. For more... read more
7.20
The Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) staff recently presented topical, engaging posters at the 2020 Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Virtual Conference. Congratulations to Courtney Butler, MS, BCBA, Whitney Pubylski-Yanofchick, MSW, BCBA, Christeen Scarpa, MS, and Ian Bober, MA for their achievement!
The ABAI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the growth of the science of behavior analysis. Their annual convention is the largest behavior analysis convention in the world. View the RCAAS team's posters.