{"id":210263,"date":"2022-09-29T15:19:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T19:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/?page_id=210263"},"modified":"2023-07-13T15:35:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T19:35:28","slug":"autism-interdisciplinary-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/about-the-college\/chss-initiatives\/chss-interdisciplinary-groups\/autism-interdisciplinary-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism Interdisciplinary Group (AIG)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<h2>Mission Statement<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Autism Interdisciplinary Group (AIG)<\/strong> aims to join together researchers, clinicians, stakeholders, and students at 精品成人福利在线 University (MSU) and in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States is diagnosed each year with autism. In New Jersey, the number is higher, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to address the complex needs and bolster the inclusion of autistic individuals.<\/p>\n<p>In the world of autism care and research, interdisciplinary collaboration is the best practice. To that end, the central guiding aim of the Autism Interdisciplinary Group is to bring together Autism-related efforts across campus, in order to coordinate 1) scholarship and research, 2) programming and services, 3) education, and 4) outreach efforts to improve the lives of people on the autism spectrum and their families. Our hope is that these efforts will augment the impact of the work on the autism community and the field.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/AIG_LOGO.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/AIG_LOGO.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"AIG Logo\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Scholarship and Clinical Services<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\n<strong>Scholarship and Clinical Services<\/strong><br \/>\nWe aim to advance the mission of MSU as a public research institution of enhancing both its national and international research impact and reputation, driving innovation and relevant solutions for the diverse communities of New Jersey and the region by conducting integrative projects and services that capitalize on the diverse expertise throughout 精品成人福利在线 University. In addition, the collaboration being sought via this group is in line with the mission of the College in strengthening the research.\n<p>This group aims to periodically bring together researchers at MSU from various departments who focus on autism aimed at following outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthening multi-departmental collaboration in autism research<\/li>\n<li>Fostering research and clinical networks beyond the university<\/li>\n<li>Engaging the community to embrace the complexity associated with autism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Serving the 精品成人福利在线 and Beyond<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nAn important goal will be to foster a sense of community, inclusion, and acceptance for autistic individuals and their families on campus and in the broader community through strategic partnerships, collaborations, and providing resources and services.\n<p>All of the above initiatives will simultaneously provide knowledge-building educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students at MSU, consistent with the University-wide intention of maximizing student success, defined both within the 精品成人福利在线 University experience and following graduation in their diverse and multiple careers. Students at all levels will be welcomed to participate in all meetings, workshops, and events.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Meet the AIG Group Members<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Erin_Kang_150x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Erin_Kang_150x200.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Erin_Kang_150x200.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Erin Kang\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\"><strong>Founder: Erin Kang, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Erin Kang (she\/her\/hers) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at 精品成人福利在线 University. Dr. Kang received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University in 2020 with an advanced graduate certificate in Quantitative Methods. She has received several awards including the President\u2019s Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students and the <em>JCCAP<\/em> Future Directions Launch Award. Her research focuses on integrating science and practice by understanding processes that shape clinical presentations in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), investigating neural mechanisms of clinical phenotypes and plasticity in ASD, and applying these insights to evidence-based interventions for social functioning. Her research incorporates contemporary analytic methodologies including advanced quantitative methods and neuroscience.\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Mary-Isaac-Cargill_150x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Mary-Isaac-Cargill_150x200.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Mary-Isaac-Cargill_150x200.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Isaac-Cargill\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\"><strong>Coordinator: Mary Isaac Cargill, B.A.<\/strong><br \/>\nMary Isaac Cargill (she\/her\/hers) is a second-year student in 精品成人福利在线 University\u2019s Clinical Psychology PhD program. Mary Isaac received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia in 2021. Her research interests include identifying differences in the presentation of autism spectrum disorder across different genders, sexualities, and cultures, as well as developing diagnostic materials that reflect those differences. She is also interested in understanding perceptions of autism in order to reduce stigma surrounding the condition. She plans to utilize these findings to develop specialized, evidence-based interventions to improve the quality of life of autistic people.\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/10\/Brian-Abrams_150x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/10\/Brian-Abrams_150x200.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/10\/Brian-Abrams_150x200.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Brian Abrams\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\"><strong>Member: Dr. Brian Abrams<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Brian Abrams has been a music therapist since 1995, with experience across a wide range of clinical contexts, including in support of life experiences and potentials of neurodivergent children and adults. He has published and presented internationally on numerous topics, including humanistic music therapy and health humanities. He has also served on the editorial boards of numerous journals, such as Music Therapy Perspectives, the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, and Voices. Brian has served as music\u00a0therapy faculty at the John J. Cali School of Music, 精品成人福利在线 University, since 2008.\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/12\/Corinne-Catalano_150x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/12\/Corinne-Catalano_150x200.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/12\/Corinne-Catalano_150x200.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Corinne Catalano\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\"><strong>Member: Corinne Catalano, Ph.D.<br \/>\n<\/strong>Corinne Catalano is the Assistant Director for Consultation Services at 精品成人福利在线 University\u2019s Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health. She is the project manager for the NJ Inclusive Education Technical Assistance (NJIETA) project funded by the NJ Department of Education. Dr. Catalano is a member of the NJ State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention and serves as Chair of the SICC Personnel Preparation Committee. She is also serving on the NJ Autism Advisory Panel charged with revising the NJ Department of Education Autism Program Quality Indicators. Corinne developed and validated the Teacher Self-Efficacy for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms Scale (TSE-ASD\/EC) and published this work in the Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education (2022).\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Laura_Lakusta_150x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Laura_Lakusta_150x200.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Laura_Lakusta_150x200.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Laura Lakusta\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\"><strong>Member: Dr. Laura Lakusta<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Laura Lakusta is a cognitive developmental psychologist. The &#8216;big&#8217; question of nature and nurture motivates many of her research questions, such as: 1) How do children learn language, specifically prepositions and verbs that refer to spatial configurations and specific mechanisms (stick on, glue to)? 2) How do infants represent spatial configurations in the world (the cup is ON the table) 3) How may cognition (perception and Theory of Mind) explain servant leader development? Together with her students, she explores\/hopes to explore these topics in neurotypical populations as well as in individuals with ASD.\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/12\/Eileen-McKeating_150x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/12\/Eileen-McKeating_150x200.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/12\/Eileen-McKeating_150x200.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Eileen McKeating\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\"><strong>Member: Eileen McKeating, Ph.D.<br \/>\n<\/strong>Eileen McKeating is currently the Research Associate at the Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health at 精品成人福利在线 University. She is responsible for research initiatives and program evaluation for the Center\u2019s many federal, state and foundation funded projects. Dr. McKeating teaches a graduate course on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) focused on recent developments in science that emphasize neurobiological factors and stress systems in children with ASD. Through the course, professional development opportunities and writing, she is interested in bridging the gap between research and practice. Publications include articles on preschool expulsion, clinical judgment, and topics related to ASD.\n<p>For information on the Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health, please use this link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-autism-and-early-childhood-mental-health\/\">CAECMH<\/a> for the 精品成人福利在线 University website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Dane_Wagner_150x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Dane_Wagner_150x200.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Dane_Wagner_150x200.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Dane Wagner\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\"><strong>Member: Dane Wagner<\/strong><br \/>\nDane Wagner began his work with people with autism in 2012 providing support in the classroom, home and advocacy settings. As a music therapist, Dane uses an individualized developmental approach which considers the uniqueness of each individual he works with. Dane uses this approach as a music therapist at the Ben Samuels Children&#8217;s Center at 精品成人福利在线 University as well as through his own work as a music therapist and DIR Floortime facilitator.\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Jennifer_Yang_150x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Jennifer_Yang_150x200.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/Jennifer_Yang_150x200.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer Kang\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\"><strong>Member: Dr. Jennifer Yang<\/strong><br \/>\nYingying (Jennifer) Yang is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology at 精品成人福利在线 University. She studies cognitive development in typically developing children and people with intellectual\/developmental disabilities.\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Contact Information<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><strong>Autism Interdisciplinary Group<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:autism@montclair.edu\">autism@montclair.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Events - Past and Present<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-calendar-25live horizontal\" data-filter-view=\"AIG\" data-max-events=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-label=\"Calendar Event Output\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>PAST EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fifth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2023\/06\/AIG-symposiumflyer.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2023\/06\/AIG-symposiumflyer.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2023\/06\/AIG-symposiumflyer.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Autism Interdisciplinary Group flyer for April 2023 Symposium\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column four-fifths\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/view-event.php?id=123548\">Autism Interdisciplinary Group Hosts its Second Annual Symposium<\/a>\n<p><strong>Friday, April 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Dickson Hall &#8211; Brantl Lecture Hall &#8211; Rm 177<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Autism Interdisciplinary Group (AIG) is hosting its second annual symposium, titled &#8220;Neuro-inclusive praxis: Imagining the possibilities from multiple perspectives&#8221; in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fifth\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/10\/DrLernerTALK_Flyer_cropped.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/10\/DrLernerTALK_Flyer_cropped.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/10\/DrLernerTALK_Flyer_cropped.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Flyer for Dr. Lerner lecture\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2023\/06\/AIG-symposiumflyer.png\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column four-fifths\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/view-event.php?id=100634\">Rethinking Social Competence Across the Spectrum and the Lifespan<\/a>\n<p><strong><span class=\"date\">October 20, 2022, <\/span> <span class=\"time\"> 10:45 am &#8211; 11:45 am <\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"datum\"><strong>Dickson Hall &#8211; Cohen Lounge &#8211; Rm 178<\/strong> <\/span><br \/>\nThe Psychology Department&#8217;s invited talk by Dr. Matthew D. Lerner, titled <strong>&#8220;Rethinking Social Competence Across the Spectrum and the Lifespan.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/view-event.php?id=98588\"><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fifth\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/2022_04_29_AIG-Symposium-Flyer-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/2022_04_29_AIG-Symposium-Flyer-scaled.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2022\/09\/2022_04_29_AIG-Symposium-Flyer-scaled.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"AIG Inaugural Symposium Flyer\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2023\/06\/AIG-symposiumflyer.png\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column four-fifths\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/view-event.php?id=98588\">Autism Interdisciplinary Group (AIG) Hosts Its Inaugural Symposium<\/a>\n<p><strong>1-4PM on Friday, 4\/29<br \/>\nDickson Hall&#8217;s Cohen Lounge<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/about-the-college\/chss-initiatives\/2021-2022-interdisciplinary-group-initiative-results\/\">Autism Interdisciplinary Group (AIG)<\/a> is hosting its inaugural symposium from\u00a0 This is an opportunity to hear from folks from different disciplines and perspectives who share an interest in autism-related work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/view-event.php?id=98588\"><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":210269,"parent":210374,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-210263","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210263","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=210263"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210263\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":211327,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210263\/revisions\/211327"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210374"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/210269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=210263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}