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Bodies and Minds in Motion: A Dance‑Based Digital Game for Autistic and Twice-exceptional Health

Date & Time

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Category

Disability Awareness Month at Rutgers

Location

Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services

100 Dudley Road New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

Information

Sponsored by Integrated Dance Collaboratory IDC - Mason Gross Dance Department

This is an in-person lecture and does not require advance registration

This is a lecture by Dr. Marianna Pagkratidou, an assistant professor in the Psychology Department at Dublin City University, Ireland about the creation of a digital video game for Autistic and Twice-exceptional participants to engage in to promote health through dance and movement from the participants home.

This event is free to individuals self-identifying as autistic and/or twice-exceptional, and their parents, guardians, families, and friends, as well as RCAAS faculty and staff, and GSAPP faculty, graduate students, and researchers on autism. 

No registration necessary

Accessibility features:

  • Accessible entrance
  • Microphones used to amplify sound
  • Accessible seating available

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please call (848)932-1384 or email jfdance@mgsa.rutgers.edu in advance of your participation.