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
6.20
Vanessa Hus Bal, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, conducts research to advance understanding of the aging population of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Emphasizing a lifespan perspective, her lab encompasses four broad research areas:
Defining meaningful achievements and specific needs of adults with ASD
Characterizing how ASD symptoms manifest across the range of cognitive and language abilities at developmental stages across the lifespan
Identifying behavioral, biological, and contextual factors that... read more
6.20
The Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) recently launched a new weekly e-newsletter, On the Spectrum in Adulthood.
As mentioned in this Rutgers Today article, in light of COVID-19, the RCAAS has been providing remote services to continue to support its participants while they adjust to routines at home. While this remote support service is provided for Supporting Community Access through Leisure and Employment (SCALE) program participants and College Support Program (CSP) students only, On the Spectrum in Adulthood offers information and resources for the... read more
5.20
The May 2020 issue of National Geographic centers around individuals with autism entering adulthood and the challenges that many of them face. Author Judith Newman writes about the difficulties that many adults with autism encounter when trying to find work, love, or be independent while on the spectrum. Newman highlights the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) for being a one-of-a-kind program to help teach adults on the spectrum valuable skills to live and work in the community.
Read the full feature here:
5.20
Congratulations to RCAAS Executive Director, Christopher Manente, PhD, BCBA, on his new role as a member of the Leadership Advisory Board for the A Place in the World project!
A Place in the World is creating a groundbreaking report related to housing options for adults on the spectrum. This project will further define market segments, establish best practices and guiding principles, and help drive crucial partnerships that address pressing needs resulting from the current housing crisis. The study will serve as the definitive resource for the... read more