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 Fall 2025 Peer Education Grant Competition. This cycle, OAR awarded $36,687 to 10 programs that support autism education for over 7,000 students in grades K-8. Since 2012, OAR has helped educate more than 257,000 students…
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 Competition today. These grants support the development of practical tools intended to positively impact the health of autistic individuals. Each of the Community Grant recipients will receive a one-time grant ranging between $1,000-$15,000. This year,…
When Remote Work Feels Like a Remote Possibility: Setting Yourself Up for Success
Fundraising Tips and Ideas for a Successful Marathon Experience
When I joined the RUN FOR AUTISM team for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago marathon, I did not expect to be able to raise nearly $4,000 in less than three weeks, exceeding my initial fundraising goal by $2,500. This was only made possible by sharing my fundraising page with friends and family members and sharing…
How Comic Books Can Help Autistic Learners
There is no standard autistic child. Some feel loud noises to be painful, while others find eye contact unbearable. Diverse symptoms indicate diverse perspectives on processing the world and its information. Because of this, a standard education system does not always serve them effectively. Especially reading – the cornerstone of traditional academic instruction – which…
New Analysis Shows Earlier Age for Autism Diagnoses
A recent analysis of 338,415 health records found that males are being diagnosed with autism earlier in life while the age for females has remained static, and many are not diagnosed until adulthood. In 2024, 44% of boys were diagnosed before age 5 while only 34% of girls were diagnosed before age 5. Epic Research—the…
Join OAR for a September to Remember
Chip In Fore Autism – September 20 This fall OAR is bringing our community together again for an evening of celebration, connection, and purpose at Chip In Fore Autism. The event takes place on Saturday, September 20, at Topgolf National Harbor, beginning at 5 p.m. More than just a fundraiser, Chip In Fore Autism is…
Behavioral Strategies to Help with Problem Behavior
Problem behavior, such as self-injury, aggression, and disruptive behavior, which many autistic children demonstrate, can strain family relationships and result in challenges at school and other places. If not addressed, it can lower quality of life, limit the autistic child’s access to education and community activities and raise parental stress. In a two-year OAR-funded study,…
Create an Inclusive School Environment
For many children, the start of a new school year is filled with excitement—fresh notebooks, new classmates, and the excitement of seeing their friends after a summer apart. For children with disabilities, this time can also bring anxiety, uncertainty, and worry about not having friends at school. Students with disabilities often face emotional and physical…
