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
10.23
Dr. Christopher Manente, RCAAS Executive Director; Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, GSAPP Applied Psychology Department, continues his passionate advocacy to improve the quality of life for adults on the autism spectrum. He was recently featured in the NJ.Com article, "Apartment project in N.J. town designed specifically for adults with autism.” The article addresses the urgent issue of housing insecurity in the underserved population of adults with ASD and how THRIVE Red Bank, an in-construction, neuroinclusive apartment building, is working to help neurodivergent residents live... read more
10.23
Rutgers University has received a grant from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education – which, coupled with strategic funds from the Office of the Chancellor at the New Brunswick campus – will make it possible to bolster assessment and treatment services for Rutgers students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism at a fraction of the typical cost.
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9.23
Read about the impactful research study, “An individualized approach to teaching adults with autism to successfully navigate job interviews via remote instruction,” conducted by Dr. SungWoo Kahng, Professor and Chair, Applied Psychology Department; Director of Academic Programs in Autism and ABA; Co-Director of Research, RCAAS; Courtney Butler, Behavior Analyst, RCAAS-SCALE Program; Christeen Scarpa, Behavior Analyst, RCAAS-SCALE Program; Brianna Boragi, former Behavior Technician, RCAAS-SCALE Program; Joe Scott, Associate Director, Career Interest Communities, Rutgers CES, and colleagues... read more
9.23
Dr. Christopher Manente was featured in Patch.com’s, “Neuro-Inclusive Apartment Plan Approved by Red Bank Zoners.”
Dr. Manente addressed the urgent issue of housing insecurity in the underserved population of adults with ASD and how THRIVE Red Bank, an in-construction, neuroinclusive apartment building, is working to help neurodivergent residents live independently. “What’s magical about THRIVE, is that it’s the first neuro-inclusive supportive housing development (in that state) that is going to embed really high-quality natural supports for its residents.” - Dr. Manente.