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Psychological Services Clinic (PSC)

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The diagnosis of ASD in adulthood can be complex, especially when, historically, supports have been tailored for children. Over the years, Dr. Bal and colleagues have been working to "to adapt and improve [the traditional measures that were developed for the use in children for an ASD diagnosis], or to develop new tools that will better capture the specific difficulties and strengths of adults being evaluated for ASD" (Health, 2021).

Important notes about PSC operations

The Psychological Services Clinic (PSC) is no longer accepting referrals for assessment or treatment services for the remainder of the calendar year.  When plans for 2025 are available, this website will be updated.

If you are experiencing a clinical crisis, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.

For interest in research opportunities, please complete this LifeSPAN Autism Lab Research Opportunity Form. 

If you are in need of services sooner, you may find Autism NJ's list of providers in the state helpful. 

The RCAAS-PSC is a University-based Training Clinic, which means that:

  • All services are provided by graduate students, who are supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist. All sessions are video recorded for supervision and training purposes.
  • In addition to serving the community, the RCAAS and PSC are committed to advancing autism research. To this end, all clients are given the opportunity to sign a research consent to allow information collected through the clinic to be used for research aimed at understanding autism and improving clinical practices.
  • The PSC may be closed during University breaks and holidays, as the clinic follows the Rutgers academic calendar. Please understand that responses may be delayed during these periods.
  • If you are experiencing a clinical emergency and are in need of an immediate assessment, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.