Your Dedication Took Us Over the Finish Line in April!
Earlier this year, OAR laid out a set of ambitious goals to continue engaging community members in celebration of April’s Autism Acceptance Month. OAR…
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Hire Autism Team Got Active for Autism
The Hire Autism Active for Autism 5k team, comprised of volunteers, supporters, and staff, came together in April to raise $3,804 for the Changing…
DAD Focuses on the Fathers of Autistic Children
“I hope the film shows Dads like me that it doesn’t have to be quite so lonely, and actually talking about ‘it’ can only…
A guide to interpersonal communication and conflict for autistic teens and adults
This webinar was presented on Thursday, May 11, 2023, by Dr. Courtney Lang and Liana Hicks. Resources:…
Finding a Summer Job or Internship in College
Maybe you’re looking for experience in your desired career field. Or maybe your parents said it’s time for you to pay for some things…
Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash Was Fun for All
The fifth annual Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash was another huge success, raising over $50,000 for OAR’s Changing Lives Fund.
Join the RUN FOR AUTISM Marine Corps Marathon Team
What better way to celebrate the RUN FOR AUTISM’s 20th birthday than by joining the RUN team at the Marine Corps Marathon? The marathon…
New Business Manager Joins OAR Staff
OAR welcomed Sally Tran as business manager in April. Tran has more than 10 years of experience managing operations for small…
OAR welcomed six autistic students, including five rising seniors, from the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) to learn about OAR’s programs…
Hire Autism Welcomes New Volunteers
Ten navigators and two regional ambassadors joined the Hire Autism team in April. By helping to refine resumes, cover letters, and interview skills, navigators…
Apply for a Peer Education Grant
If you are working on or interested in creating a project that promotes autism awareness and acceptance in grades K-8 using the…
While Autism Acceptance Month has now come and gone, we know many of you wish to remain active, do more for the cause, or…
Navigating Mental Health Support
In a study published in 2023, more autistic college students reported below-average mental health (22.9%) than their non-autistic peers (14.3%), highlighting…
Friendship Development for Autistic Youth: Lessons from the UCLA PEERS® Clinic
This webinar was presented on Thursday, April 27, 2023, by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson. Resources: Presentation slides…
Getting and Giving Consent: For People with Autism
This webinar was presented on Thursday, April 20, 2023, by Katherine McLaughlin, M.Ed., AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. Resources:…
Understanding Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
In any relationship you have, there will be agreements and disagreements. That is normal. As you get to know an acquaintance, for example, you…
Preparing for “The Talk”: Ways to get ready to talk about sexuality, relationships, and identity
This webinar was presented on Thursday, April 13, 2023, by Dr. Eileen Crehan. Resources: Presentation slides…
OAR Awards New Peer Education Grants
OAR’s Peer Education Grants, launched in 2020, support projects that promote autism awareness and acceptance among K-12 public…
OAR is pleased to announce that Sean Flynn has been promoted to fundraising and special events director, and Sarah Culver has been promoted…
Congratulations to the 2023 Youth Art Contest Winners
OAR thanks the 74 young artists who submitted their creative artwork to the 2023 Youth Art Contest. We received artwork from young people…
