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
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Vanessa Bal, PhD, GSAPP Associate Professor and the Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism, and Evan Kleiman, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Rutgers-SAS Psychology Department, were recently featured in the Oaracle for their one-year Organization for Autism Research (OAR)-funded study. The study, "Developing Supports to Address Mental Health Needs of Autistic Students in Postsecondary Education," examined an intervention to help autistic students prepare for potential stressors and provide them with online coping tools and strategies.
To read more about the study and the full article,... read more
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Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa Bal for receiving the APA Division 33’s Sara S. Sparrow Early Career Research Award! This award is presented to an individual who has made substantial contributions to the understanding of intellectual or developmental disabilities as reflected in his or her published and presented works. “I am so grateful to the amazing mentors that have invested in training and supporting me. I have been so fortunate,” said Dr. Bal at the award ceremony. What an amazing, well-deserved achievement!
Division 33 of the American Psychological Association (APA) is an... read more
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This informative and helpful resource was created by a collaborative team headed by Dr. Vanessa Bal, Co-Director of Research, Director of the Lifespan ASD Lab and the RCAAS-Psychological Services Clinic (PSC), Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism, and Dr. Evan Kleiman, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University, as part of an Organization for Autism Research (OAR)-funded project, https://researchautism.org.
The team that created the guide was comprised of graduate students, staff, faculty, and clinicians, including several who identify as on the spectrum or neurodiverse... read more
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Proud Scarlet Knight and three-time Rutgers alum, Christopher Manente, PhD, BCBA, was recently featured in a Rutgers Alumni Association (RAA) Spotlight! In the interview, Dr. Manente discusses his education and experience at Rutgers and how it led him to where he is today as the Executive Director of the RCAAS. Dr. Manente also defines and explains the distinct, yet collaborative units of the RCAAS and their impact on the community.
To view the interview, or read the transcribed text, please click here.