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July 19, 2017
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Autism Tuned InHelping Families... Changing Lives
About OAR
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) was created in December 2001 – the product of the shared vision and unique life experiences of OAR’s seven founders. Led by these parents and grandparents of children and adults on the autism spectrum, OAR set out to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily.
No other autism organization has this singular focus.
Who We AreA charity like OAR doesn’t succeed on its own.
We rely on people’s generosity, time, and assistance to help fund research studies,
produce and distribute guides and more.
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What do we do?
We’re dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by autism by supporting research that produces meaningful and practical results. We also keep families, educators, self-advocates, and professionals informed by delivering free, evidence-based resources and information everyday.
OUR MISSION IS TO APPLY RESEARCH TO THE CHALLENGES OF AUTISM.
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News & Events
Stay up-to-date with our latest developments, news, stories and events.
Research
Massive collaboration unearths inherited risk factor for autism
July 22, 2017
The largest-yet study to look for inherited risk factors for autism links a region on...
Upcoming Events
Aug 6, 2017
Resources
We provide evidence-based resources that help families, self-advocates, educators, and other professionals address the challenges autism presents.
Navigating the Special Education System
Designed for parents, this guide offers the information and tools needed to successfully navigate the education system anywhere in the country.
A Guide to Safety
This guide was written by parents, first responders, educators, and community members who share their strategies and resources to address safety threats that commonly arise during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
A Guide for Military Families
Military sources indicate that more than 13,000 military dependents, the majority of them children, have some form of autism.
