Press Release: OAR Funds Seven Peer Education Projects to Start 2026
Arlington, VA, April 3, 2025 –The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is excited to announce the winners of the Spring...
Press Release: OAR Releases Korean Translation of Kit for Kids Materials
Arlington, VA, January 5, 2026 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is publishing the Korean translation of the Kit for Kids program, which aims to...
Press Release: OAR Awards 2025 Applied Research Grant Winners
Arlington, VA, December 12, 2025 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the...
Press Release: OAR Grants Fund 10 New Peer Education Projects
Arlington, VA, October 3, 2025 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is proud to share the winners of the...
Press Release: OAR Awards Seven Community Grants
Arlington, VA, September 29, 2025 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) announced the recipients of the 2025 Community Grant...
Press Release: OAR Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
ARLINGTON, VA, August 15, 2025 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of...
Press Release: OAR Awards 10 Graduate Research Grants in 2025
ARLINGTON, VA, July 9, 2025 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is delighted to announce the recipients of its...
Press Release: AASPIRE Healthcare Toolkit Now Available on OAR’s Website
Arlington, VA, May 7, 2025 – In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is excited...
Press Release: OAR Awards Operation Autism Grant Winners
ARLINGTON, VA, April 17, 2025 – In celebration of April Month of the Military Child, the Organization for Autism Research...
Press Release: OAR Grants Funds 14 New Peer Education Projects
Arlington, VA, April 11, 2025 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is excited to announce the winners of the...
Press Release: OAR Partners with CCIU to Promote Peer Education Across Chester County, PA
Chester County Intermediate Unit Media Release April 3, 2025 Chester County Intermediate Unit Celebrates World Autism Awareness Day with Countywide Initiatives...
Press Release: OAR Shares 2024 Applied Research Grant Winners
ARLINGTON, VA, December 5, 2024– The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is happy to announce the winners of the 2024...
2023
December 15, 2023: OAR Announces 2023 Applied Winners
October 13, 2023: Hillsborough Township in New Jersey Rolls Out the Kit for Kids Program
September 1, 2023: OAR Awards Fall 2023 Peer Education Grants
August 18, 2023: OAR and AIR-P Award 2023 Community Grant Winners
August 11, 2023: OAR Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
July 6, 2023: OAR Awards 2023 Graduate Research Grants
April 4, 2023: OAR Awards Spring 2023 Peer Education Grants
2022
December 8, 2022: OAR Announces 2022 Applied Recipients
September 16, 2022: OAR Awards Fall 2022 Peer Education Grants
September 14, 2022: OAR and AIR-P Announce Winners of Inaugural Community Grant Competition
August 16, 2022: OAR Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
May 13, 2022: OAR Awards 2022 Graduate Research Grants
March 31, 2022: OAR Celebrates Launch of Updated Hire Autism Website
2021
December 2, 2021: OAR Announces Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color
December 1, 2021: OAR Announces 2021 Applied Research Grant Recipients
November 17, 2021: OAR Sets New Application Process for 2022 Applied Research Competition
September 19, 2021: OAR Releases New Interactive Transition Guide
August 12, 2021: OAR Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients
May 1, 2021: OAR Awards 2021 Graduate Research Grants
2020
December 14, 2020: OAR Releases New Friendship Tip Sheets
December 3, 2020: OAR Announces 2020 Applied Research Grant Recipients
September 30, 2020: OAR Announces Fall 2020 Autism Education Grant Recipients
August 4, 2020: OAR Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
May 27, 2020: 2020 Graduate Grant Recipients Identified
April 1, 2020: OAR Announces Spring 2020 Autism Education Grant Recipients
March 1, 2020: OAR Launches New Autism Education Grant Program
2019
December 13, 2019: OAR Celebrates 18th Birthday with Updated Parent’s Guide to Research
December 6, 2019: OAR Releases Updated Guide for Military Families
December 5, 2019: OAR Announces 2019 Applied Research Grant Recipients
October 29, 2019: OAR Releases Sexuality and Sex Education Audio Guide
August 7, 2019: OAR Awards More Than $1 Million in Scholarships Since 2007
May 1, 2019: OAR Announces 2019 Graduate Research Grant Recipients
April 17, 2019: OAR Launches Sex Ed. Guide for Self-Advocates
January 24, 2019: OAR Redesigns Operation Autism Website
2018
December 6, 2018: OAR Announces 2018 Applied Research Grant Recipients
August 7, 2018: OAR Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients
May 3, 2018: OAR Announces 2018 Graduate Research Grant Recipients
Jan. 25, 2018: OAR Releases New College Guide for Students with ASD
2017
Dec. 13, 2017: OAR Celebrates 16th Birthday with New Guide Release
Dec. 5, 2017: OAR Announces 2017 Applied Research Grant Recipients
Dec. 1, 2017: OAR Releases Selection of Life Journey Through Autism Guidebooks in eBook Format
Oct. 26, 2017: Hire Autism, An Initiative By the Organization for Autism Research, Wins $50,000 Prize
Aug. 8, 2017: The Organization for Autism Research Competes for $50,000 Prize to Improve Lives of Young Adults with Autism
Aug. 3, 2017: OAR Awards Scholarships to 39 Students with Autism
May 4, 2017: OAR Announces 2017 Graduate Research Grant Recipients
March 30, 2017: OAR Celebrates Autism Awareness Day with New Educational Resource
March 30, 2017: Hire Autism Launches in Northern Virginia
2016
Dec. 13, 2016: OAR Celebrates 15 Years with New Website Launch
Dec. 1, 2016: OAR Announces 2016 Applied Research Grant Recipients
Aug. 18, 2016: OAR Awards Scholarships to 38 Students with Autism
May 19, 2016: OAR Announces 2016 Graduate Research Grant Recipients
2015
Dec. 1, 2015: OAR Announces 2015 Applied Research Grant Recipients
July 17, 2015: OAR Awards Scholarships to 35 Students with Autism
May 4, 2015: OAR Announces 2015 Graduate Research Grant Recipients
April 28, 2015: OAR Launches “Think Safety” Web site: Information and Resources for Autism Families
2014
Dec. 19, 2014: OAR Releases “A Guide to Safety” for Parents and First Responders
Aug. 26, 2014: OAR Launches “Autism Sibling Support” Initiative with Three New Resources
July 29, 2014: OAR Awards Scholarships to 40 Students with Autism
May 1, 2014: OAR Announces 2014 Graduate Research Grant Recipients
April 2, 2014: New Autism Curriculum Fills Major Teacher Training Void
Jan. 27, 2014: Autism Plugged In Partners with edmDistrict, The EDM Network, and Mixify for Online Musical Festival to Benefit OAR
2013
Dec. 12, 2013: OAR Releases Two New Kit for Kids Components
Nov. 1, 2013: OAR Announces Recipients of the 2013 Applied Research Grants Program
June 11, 2013: OAR Announces 2013 Graduate Research Grant Recipients
March 7, 2013: New Training DVD Brings Autism Education to Life for Teachers
2012
Nov. 13, 2012: OAR Announces The 2012 Applied Research Competition Winners!
Sept. 18, 2012: OAR Releases Navigating the Special Education System Guidebook for Parents
Sept. 10, 2012: OAR Announces the 2012 Schwallie Family Scholarship Winners
Aug. 13, 2012: OAR and Rethink Autism Partner for Research
Aug. 8, 2012: Summaries of OAR-Funded Research Posted on the Web Important Autism Research Findings Now Available in Easy-to-Read Format
2011
Aug. 19, 2011: Gamers Raise Over $20,500 for Autism Research
July 18, 2011: OAR Announces the 2011 Schwallie Scholarship Winners
July 5, 2011: Milestones Autism Conference with OAR Sets New Attendance Record
2010
Nov. 5. 2010: OAR Announces 2010 Research Grants
Aug. 3, 2010: OAR Announces 2010 Graduate Research Grants
July 30, 2010: OAR Announces the 2010 Schwallie Scholarship Winners
2009
Dec. 9, 2009: OAR Chosen as Beneficiary for New “Songs of the Spectrum” CD
Nov. 20, 2009: OAR Awards $240K in 2009 Applied Research Grant Competition
Nov. 10, 2009: OAR LAUNCHES OPERATION AUTISM: New Web Site Focuses on Military Families and Autism
Sept. 2, 2009: OAR Awards Seven New Graduate Research Grants
July 17, 2009: OAR Announces the 2009 Schwallie Family Scholarship Winners
Jan. 19, 2009: OAR’s First Kilimanjaro Climb for Autism
2008
Nov. 20, 2008: Two Long Island Chapters from the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Family Make Major Gift to OAR
Nov. 4, 2008: OAR Awards $300,000 in Applied Research Grants
Sept. 2, 2008: OAR Awards $16,000 in Graduate Research Grants
July 22, 2008: Second Schwallie Family Scholarship Winners Announced
May 15, 2008: RUN FOR AUTISM in Beantown
Apr. 18, 2008: OAR Releases Asperger DVD for College Professors
Mar. 25, 2008: GripIron Autism Awareness Cardio Challenge
Mar. 18, 2008: Chicago Marathon Welcomes Autism Runners Back for 4th Year in a Row
Mar. 18, 2008: Marine Corps Marathon Welcomes Autism Runners Back for 6th Year in a Row
Mar. 4, 2008: Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Welcomes Autism Runners for the First Time
Feb. 20, 2008: Calling Ohio Runners! Be part of the 1st RUN FOR AUTISM – Cleveland Team
Feb. 1, 2008: Gerald Koocher Joins OAR’s Scientific Council
2007
Aug. 31, 2007: OAR Announces Scholarship Program for Persons with Autism
Aug. 31, 2007: OAR Announces $19,000 in Graduate Research Grants
July 31, 2007: RUN FOR AUTISM – Running Rabbis in New York City
July 24, 2007: OAR Announces Its Fifth Annual Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference
2006
June 5, 2006: OAR’s Inaugural Applied Research Convocation a Success
May 5, 2006 : World Class Athlete to Lead RUN FOR AUTISM
Apr. 6, 2006 : Research Competition Receives Record Response
2005
Nov. 22, 2005: OAR Funds Five New Autism Research Studies and Announces Opening of 2006 Applied Autism Research Competition
Oct. 19, 2005: Organization for Autism Research Publishes An Educator´s Guide to Asperger Syndrome
Sept. 8, 2005: OAR Announces 2005 Graduate Grant Recipients
Feb. 2, 2005: Organization for Autism Research Publishes An Educator’s Guide to Autism
Jan. 30, 2005: OAR Funds Five New Autism Research Studies and Announces Opening of 2005 Applied Autism Research Competition
2004
Sept. 9, 2004: OAR Announces Winners of 2004 Graduate Grants Program
Sept. 2, 2004: OAR Seeks Nominations for Community Service Award in Honor of the Late Jae Davis
Apr. 16, 2004: OAR´s Second Zogby Poll Shows Six Percent Increase in Autism Awareness
Apr. 5, 2004: Social Event Draws Parents of Children with Autism
Feb. 10, 2004: Parent’s Guide to Research Now Available Online
Jan. 8, 2004: OAR Announces Winners of 2003 Research Grant Competition
2003
Nov. 10, 2003: First Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference a Success
Oct. 6, 2003: First Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference a Success
Sept. 10, 2003: Applied Research and Intervention Conference
Feb. 6, 2003: 2003 Marine Corps Marathon™ / “RUN FOR AUTISM”
Jan. 31, 2003: First Research Grants
2002
Nov. 25, 2002: Zogby Conducts First National Autism Poll for OAR
Mar. 7, 2002: Research That Helps Families Today
