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
4.23
The RCAAS- College Support Program (CSP) was showcased in the New Jersey Monitor article, "Colleges and universities with support programs welcome students with autism."
The article focuses on the college support systems in place for the autism community, including CSP. Amy Gravino, RCAAS Relationship Coach, shared her expertise as an adult on the autism spectrum, explaining how she also struggled to feel comfortable in social situations in college. However, with CSP, "students learn to advocate for themselves, to be themselves, and to form friendships." Programs such as these allow... read more
4.23
The Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) was featured in the TapintoNutley article, "Rutgers Pushes Acceptance During Autism Awareness Month," which highlights the services the RCAAS offers to the underserved adult autism community, its mission and advocacy efforts.
Executive Director (RCAAS), Clinical Associate Professor (GSAPP), and Chair (RU Neurodiversity Task Force), Dr. Christopher Manente, is quoted explaining how the autism community "have been generationally marginalized, and there has been an incredible debt that has amassed in terms of their segregation from society... read more
2.23
Dr. Vanessa Bal, was highlighted for being 1 out of 31 women who have made a mark on Autism research by Spectrum! Dr. Bal's roles include: Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism; Associate Professor, GSAPP; Director, LifeSPAN ASD Lab; Co-Director of Research and Director of the Psychological Services Clinic, RCAAS.
2.23
Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism; Associate Professor, GSAPP; Director, LifeSPAN ASD Lab; Co-Director of Research and Director of the Psychological Services Clinic, RCAAS; Dr. Vanessa Bal, was chosen for "40 under 40" in Spectrum’s fifth annual book. This list is comprised of 40 young researchers who are working on autism-related science across the globe. They are rising stars in their labs or among their former students.
Dr. Bal was featured in the article, "Rising star: Vanessa Bal traverses fine work-life balance." To read the full article, please click here.
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