As a father of children with autism, Rob Gorski emphasizes the importance of self-care as a parent of children on the spectrum. This blog post was originally posted on theautismdad.com. I’ve been an Autism parent for almost seventeen years. In other words, I’ve done this a very, very long time. Along the way, I’ve learned countless lessons.…
This blog is a cross-post from the The Hire Autism Blog. It was originally published on Linkedin. In the article, Microsoft Wants Autistic Coders. Can It Find Them And Keep Them?” Vauhini Vara reported: “ . . . millions of adults with autism often find themselves in a difficult bind. They struggle to get and keep jobs…
College student Bailey Geehring not only shares her insights and personal experience growing up with a sibling with ASD, but also what she has learned to appreciate in hindsight. Dear fellow siblings of a brother or sister with autism, Today I am speaking to you not as a parent or a school counselor who thinks they know…
OAR is accepting applications for the 2018 OAR Scholarship Program through Monday, May 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applicants can apply to either the Schwallie Family Scholarship or the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship. Each offers one-time $3,000 scholarships to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (DSM-IV or 5 criteria) pursuing full-time post-secondary, undergraduate education in the…
OAR is accepting applications for its Graduate Research Grant Program through Monday, February 12 and its Applied Research Competition through Monday, March 26. Since 2002, OAR has funded over 220 research studies, bringing its funding total to more than $3.6 million. OAR hopes to build on this success in 2018, continuing its support of research…
Since its introduction in April 2012, the “Kit for Kids” peer education program has reached more than 90,000 students. The goal of the “Kit for Kids,” which includes the story, “What’s up with Nick?”, is to promote autism awareness and acceptance of classmates with autism among children (grades K-8) in a non-threatening and age-appropriate manner.…
“It takes a village to raise a child” describes the importance of having many people interact with children to help them grow and achieve their full potential. As the mother of a son with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), I know what it takes to “build a village” for a child with ASD. It takes hard…
In October, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research studies in 2018. These new grants, totaling $176,090, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.6 million since 2002. This is the second of six previews to be featured in The OARacle this year. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the Milestone Tracker, a free app that enables parents and health care providers to monitor children’s attainment of developmental milestones. Part of the CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early” program, the new app aims to educate families and encourages them to seek the help of…
This blog was originally published on Milestones Autism Resources Blog and is re-posted with permission. You can check out the original blog here. As families look to the year ahead, it is natural to ask yourself how you can better ensure a more productive and positive year for your loved one on the spectrum. Teen…
