An archive of all RCAAS-related news, from Rutgers University publications (i.e., Rutgers Today and Rutgers Magazine), research publications, and more!

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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
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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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