Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center

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Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center The DDDC is one of the centers of GSAPP. We serve the needs of people with autism spectrum disorders.

A critical component of the DDDC’s mission is the continued dissemination of research in the field of Applied Behavior A...
10/09/2026

A critical component of the DDDC’s mission is the continued dissemination of research in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Most recently, staff members Selenne and Michaela, and former staff member, Kayla, participated in the poster sessions at the NJACE (New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence) & RUCARES (Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services) Conferences.

Congrats to Mackenzie, DDDC doctoral trainee, on receiving the Anthony Marino Rutgers University Doctoral Studies Award....
10/06/2026

Congrats to Mackenzie, DDDC doctoral trainee, on receiving the Anthony Marino Rutgers University Doctoral Studies Award. A huge “Thank you” to the Greenwich Autism Alliance for their generous support of our doctoral student training program.

This year, the DDDC is proud to present the 2026 Community Partnership Award to Dr. Meera Navadia, an exceptional partne...
09/28/2026

This year, the DDDC is proud to present the 2026 Community Partnership Award to Dr. Meera Navadia, an exceptional partner whose commitment is helping to expand access to critical preventative medical care for our learners. Nominated by Meredith Bamond, our Douglass Training Coordinator, Meredith explained,
“Dr. Navadia worked thoughtfully and skillfully with students, incorporating tips and feedback she had learned throughout her visits to ensure a positive and supportive experience…Dr. Navadia’s partnership with the DDDC is an excellent example of community engagement that directly and positively impacted our students, and she is highly deserving of this recognition.” The program that Dr. Navadia helped to set up this year in collaboration with our Nurse Charmaine not only provided our students with valuable opportunities to practice tolerating simple medical exams, it provided us with information about how we can teach our students the skills they need to access preventative care. Dr. Navadia is now serving as a liaison with incoming 1st year pediatric residents to ensure they receive this valuable training during their residency. Thank you. Dr. Navadia, for the invaluable experience you provided for our students and our community!

The DDDC is hiring! We are looking for a dedicated and committed Speech and Language Specialist to join our team. If you...
09/23/2026

The DDDC is hiring! We are looking for a dedicated and committed Speech and Language Specialist to join our team. If you’re looking for a unique experience and specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis and autism, this could be a good fit for you! Link below or in bio for more information or to apply!

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/280985

Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, this month we would like to spotlight all the staff who have dedicated a dec...
09/18/2026

Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, this month we would like to spotlight all the staff who have dedicated a decade or more to the DDDC. Thank you to our Decade Plus All Stars: ⁠Todd Frischmann (32 years), ⁠Catriona Francis (30 years), Margaret Mateyka (29 years), ⁠Marlene Brown (27 years), ⁠Jaimee White (27 years), ⁠Jacqueline Molnar (25 years), ⁠Joseph Gironda (24 years), ⁠Naomi Coral (24 years), ⁠Meredith Bamond (24 years), ⁠Sharon Grant (23 years), ⁠Melissa McCulloch (22 years), ⁠Robert Larue (22 years), ⁠Rachel Davis (22 years), ⁠Faith Torres (20 years), ⁠Corinne Schulman (18 years), ⁠Richard Werkheiser (16 years), ⁠Amber Wolf (16 years), ⁠Tara Nardella Moore (15 years), ⁠Victoria Grenci (15 years), ⁠Sarah Levine (14 years), ⁠Cristina Webb (14 years), ⁠Alexandra Abrantes (13 years), ⁠Shelley Bertino (12 years), ⁠Kimberly Boley (12 years), ⁠Jill Atschinow (11 years). We are so incredibly lucky to have such dedicated staff!! Thank you!!

The DDDC is hiring! Are you a Special Education Teacher interested in gaining unique experience working in the field of ...
09/15/2026

The DDDC is hiring! Are you a Special Education Teacher interested in gaining unique experience working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis? We are looking for dedicated educators to join our team! Follow the link below or in our bio for more information about the position and to apply!

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/280632

Back to school and ready for a fantastic year ahead! Here’s to fresh beginnings, new goals, and endless possibilities. W...
09/11/2026

Back to school and ready for a fantastic year ahead! Here’s to fresh beginnings, new goals, and endless possibilities. Wishing everyone a year filled with success, achievement, and memorable experiences. Let’s make it a great one!

We can’t provide quality service or conduct meaningful research without the training! Highlights from last week’s annual...
09/04/2026

We can’t provide quality service or conduct meaningful research without the training! Highlights from last week’s annual fall training include a professional development presentation by Dr. John Guercio, the Vice President of Crisis Services and ABA at Arc of the Ozarks, honoring Dr. Navadia, pediatric resident from RWJ, with our Community Partnership Award, and completing a fun and interactive Escape the Room activity for our team building event. We ended the week ready to jump into another successful school year (and with ice cream)!

That’s a wrap on ESY and another successful swimming program!! Thank you to our parent organization, DOORS, and Edison E...
08/07/2026

That’s a wrap on ESY and another successful swimming program!! Thank you to our parent organization, DOORS, and Edison Elks, who continue to support access to community fitness opportunities for our students.

We hope everyone has a restful, safe and fun summer break! See you in the fall!

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25 Gibbons Circle
New Brunswick, NJ
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