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
10.22
Tune in to hear Amy Gravino, M.A. give her insights on the Changemakers In Autism podcast, which is produced by REED Autism Services (of the Reed Academy). Listen for a frank discussion about navigating relationships when you’re on the spectrum.
10.22
Amy Gravino, M.A. authored the Autism Spectrum News article, "Sex Education for Autistic People: Why It’s Not Too Much to AASK."
To read the article, please click here.
9.22
Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa Bal, Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism, and her former Research Assistant and alumna, Nikita Jadav, on their newsworthy research! As noted in Rutgers Today, the article on their research entitled, "Autism diagnosis in adulthood linked to higher rate of psychiatric conditions” was featured in both The Hill and Spectrum News online publications.
According to Dr. Bal, "There is a shortage of mental health clinicians adequately trained to provide support for autistic adults — many providers report lower feelings of competence and are reluctant to take... read more
8.22
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