Self-advocate Kat Albee shares her knowledge on how to approach responding diplomatically in the blogosphere taking into consideration peoples’ differences and varying points of views. I was diagnosed at the age of 19 with a mild form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and as someone directly affected by ASD, I like to consider myself an…
Like every summer, we went on a vacation. Like most summers, it was a beach vacation. Like most vacations, my son’s autism made the trip more challenging. Would I still go for a vacation next year ? Yes, of course ! I can’t let meltdowns and anxieties come in the way of a new adventure.…
Just last month, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research studies that will begin in 2018. These new grants, totaling $176,090, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.6 million since 2002. This is the first of six previews to be featured in The OARacle this year. Though research…
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) necessitates that all school districts in the country make available transition services for individuals with disabilities once they reach age 16. Yet, according to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, research that addresses lifespan issues, including transitions to adulthood, physical and mental health conditions, and community integration, consistently remained the…
Adjusting to the unstructured freedom that comes with attending college can be difficult for anyone, but for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the college experience can be especially challenging. In addition to learning to lead independent lives juggling social and academic demands, students with ASD have limited services and accommodations to support their…
The transition from school-age years to adulthood is a stressful period for families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Under the best of circumstances, the shift from school to life after graduation can be difficult. These challenges are amplified when individuals with ASD present with significant support needs (e.g., behavioral problems). Most experts agree…
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 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 United…
OAR is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Research Grant Program and Applied Research Competition. 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 studies that offer meaningful outcomes to individuals with…
OAR is proud to announce the 2017 Applied Research Competition study topics and grant recipients. OAR received 150 submissions during the preproposal round and invited 56 applicants to submit full proposals. Only 25 full proposals advanced to the final round. OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six grant recipients recommended by the Scientific Council…
This post was originally published on the author’s website and is re-posted here with permission. Less than a third of all autistic adults are employed, either full-time or part-time. Less than a third. That means out of 3.5 million people with autism, only about 1 million of those people are employed. Most of them aren’t making…
