How to Navigate the Holiday Season with Anna Robinson
The holiday season can be a fun, but sometimes stressful, time for autistic people. On one hand, the season may include quality time spent…
Posts by: Organization for Autism Research
Exceptional and Able: Teen turns down military future over exclusionary policies
Tory Ridgeway wanted to be an aerospace engineer in the U.S. Navy, but the Navy didn’t seem to want him.
Preparing for PCS with your Autistic Child
For autistic children, who often crave routine and “sameness,” the frequent moves that characterize the lives of most military families can pose particular challenges.
Ready, Set, Get Fit and Fundraise in 2024!
Now is a great time to make your 2024 fitness goals and join the RUN FOR AUTISM team at these fun events in…
OAR Welcomes Our Newest Hire Autism Volunteers
The new Hire Autism navigators and ambassadors will join their fellow volunteers to help Hire Autism improve employment opportunities for autistic individuals and…
New Jersey School District Rolls Out Kit for Kids
Hillsborough Township became the first school district in New Jersey to roll out OAR’s…
Autism in the Workplace Webinars Available for Viewing
OAR’s fall 2023 webinar series, Autism in the Workplace, focused on practical strategies, tools, and accommodations for supporting autistic employees. If you weren’t…
Community Grant Competition Is Open for Applications
OAR and the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) invite autistic individuals and the people who surround them to submit an…
Autism Training for Sexual Assault Counselors Is Now Available
Autism Training for Sexual Assault Counselors is designed for college sexual assault counselors to provide them with information about autism and guidance…
Autism Inclusion in the Workplace Panel
This panel took place on Thursday, October 12, 2023, with panelists Shea Belsky, Carolyn Jeppsen, Tiffany Jameson, and Lyric Rivera and moderator…
The Transition from Higher Education to the Workplace for Autistic Students
This webinar was presented on Thursday, September 28, 2023, by Emily Raclaw, M.S., LPC, CRC and Molly Conners. Resources:…
Lost in Translation: What’s Missing in the Strengths-Based Approach for Autistic Workers
This webinar was presented on Thursday, September 21, 2023, by AJ Locashio, M.Ed. Resources: OAR…
A Guide for Evaluating Research Articles
For most parents, the diagnosis of autism may be emotionally challenging. You may feel overwhelmed by your child’s diagnosis. It is natural and understandable…
Where to Go for Financial Information
These resources offer information related to money management and financial preparation for self-advocates and families of autistic individuals and others with disabilities. The ABLE…
Support OAR by Leaving a Review on GreatNonprofits
If OAR made a positive impact on your experience as a member of the autism community, please help us reach a wider audience and…
Hire Autism Job Seeker Finds Meaningful Employment
William Sowell came to the Hire Autism job board with a goal: to find a job that was meaningful to him, fit his skillset,…
OAR Awards Eight New Peer Education Grants
OAR takes great delight in introducing the fall 2023 Peer Education Grant recipients. Launched in 2012, the Peer Education Grant Program supports projects…
Looking for a different kind of challenge in 2024? Join the TRI FOR AUTISM team for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. You’ll challenge yourself, have…
Autism, Disclosure, and Workplace Accommodations
This webinar was presented on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, by Melanie Whetzel, M.A., CBIS. Resources:…
College and Mental Health: An Interview with Nyla Cooper
OAR interviewed Nyla Cooper, a 2022 Synchrony Family Scholarship winner, and member of OAR’s Scholars’ Society, about the impact of mental health on her…
