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
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.
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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
5.20
The College Support Program (CSP), a unit of the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) that supports matriculated undergraduate students on the autism spectrum, was recently featured in the College Autism Network (CAN)'s monthly newsletter! In the article, CSP Coordinator Courtney Butler, MS, BCBA, discusses the key academic and social supports the CSP continues to provide via online platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. CAN is a national nonprofit organization linking various stakeholders engaged in evidence-based efforts to improve access, experiences, and... read more
4.20
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended work and school schedules for millions across the country.
While new distance learning and working arrangements are aggravating and inconvenient to many, to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, disruptions in daily routines can trigger problematic – even dangerous – behaviors, said James Maraventano, who directs Supporting Community Access through Leisure and Employment (SCALE) at Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS).
“A lot of our participants and many people with autism thrive on schedules and really require consistency... read more