Treating Anxiety in a School Setting
In 2019, OAR awarded a $2,000 Graduate Research Grant to Stephanie Joseph, a doctoral student at the University of Oregon studying special education.
Posts by: Sherri Alms
Advice for the Transition to College
When Ryan Neale went to UCLA, his dream school, he struggled in the first months of his freshman year…
Understanding Auditory Processing in Autistic Adults
In 2020, OAR awarded graduate researcher Chelsea Anderson a grant of $2,000 for her investigation into the role of auditory attention in speech-in-noise…
Giving Parents the Tools to Improve Their Children’s Sleep
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for seven applied autism research studies in 2023. These new grants, totaling $276,212, bring OAR’s total…
It is summertime, and pools, beaches, lakes, and ponds are wonderful places to enjoy recreation. For autistic children, though, places near water can be…
Coaching Fathers to Improve Children’s Communication Skills
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for seven applied autism research studies in 2023. These new grants, totaling $276,212, bring OAR’s total…
Older Autistic Adults at Higher Risk for Health Issues
Two new studies have found older autistic adults are at risk for age-related physical conditions and injuries and are particularly susceptible to certain…
In late March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the autism prevalence is higher that it was…
Giving a Voice to Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for seven applied autism research studies in 2023. These new grants, totaling $276,212, bring OAR’s total…
Adapting a Parent Intervention for Korean Speakers
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for seven applied autism research studies in 2023. These new grants, totaling $276,212,…
Rate of Autism Without Intellectual Disabilities Is Rising
Researchers at Rutgers University recently reported that, between 2000 and 2016, autism rates among children without intellectual disabilities rose by five times— from 3.8…
Promoting Autism Acceptance in Children
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research studies in 2023. These new grants, totaling $313,712, bring OAR’s total…
Reducing Substance Use Through Education
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research studies in 2023. These new grants, totaling $313,712, bring OAR’s total…
IACC Approves New Strategic Plan
In January, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) approved a new strategic plan, as reported in Disability Scoop. The new plan provides recommendations…
CDC Invests $20 Million for Autism Tracking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in mid-December that it would invest more than $20 million over four years to continue…
Aligning Evidence-Based Practices Across Home and School
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research studies in 2022. These new grants, totaling $313,712, bring OAR’s total…
British Journalist Writes First Autism-friendly Cookbook
Just in time for holiday gift giving, there’s a new book for autistic people that is practical and just right for breakfast, lunch, or…
Targeting Anxiety Treatment for Young Autistic Children
Recent data suggests that 40% of autistic children under the age of 7 have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can exacerbate autism symptoms, such as…
Improving Suicide Risk Screening for Autistic Youth
According to a report by the United Health Foundation released in early October, suicides among adolescents ages 15 to 19 jumped 29% over…
New California Law Reforms Conservatorships
A new California law will make conservatorship a “last resort,” as noted in an article on the Disability Scoop website. Instead, it promotes…
