That children with autism are bullied is not news to most parents of a child with autism. In fact, a number of research studies have already illuminated the strong correlation between autism and bullying, including a highly publicized report (Sterzing et al., 2012) that was supported in part by OAR funding. OAR offers a review…
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the federal government’s annual charitable campaign and historically one of OAR’s greatest sources of support, kicks off next month. “Military service members, federal employees, and employees in comparable state campaigns have generously supported autism research and OAR to the tune of $100,000 to $300,000 annually for the past five years.”…
While early intervention is widely regarded as a critical developmental support for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which model provides the greatest benefit is a subject of debate. A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which included OAR Scientific Council member, Kara Hume, Ph.D., recently published research…
“For many families whose child receives a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, hearing the news can be overwhelming. It’s rewarding for me to be able to help them figure out what the next steps are and connect them to the right services. When they leave feeling like they are on the right track and…
In October 2012, the OAR Scientific Council approved 12 new studies for a total of $355,000 in funding through its annual applied research competition. These efforts, which are now underway, are poised to advance our understanding of autism and how to effectively support those affected by the disorder. This month, we are previewing two more…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the results of a new study in which 2 percent of nationally surveyed parents of children ages 6-17 reported that their child had been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (prevalence rate of 1 in 50, and 1 in 31 for boys). This is an increase from…
Many teenagers with or without an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) love video games. In fact, previous research has shown that adolescents with ASD are more likely than those with other types of disabilities to spend most of their free time playing video games. One study even found that children with ASD spend significantly more hours…
In October 2012, OAR’s Board of Directors approved 12 new studies for a total of $355,000 in funding through its annual applied research competition. These research efforts, nine of which are now underway, are poised to advance our understanding of autism and how to effectively support those affected by it. This month, we feature previews…
Linda Reilly is a proud Army wife and part of OAR’s RUN FOR AUTISM team. She has run several races with OAR, including the Philadelphia Marathon. Her husband, Major Shane Reilly, and their two children, Charlotte, 8, and Alexander, 5, have also participated in the RUN FOR AUTISM. Alexander is on the autism spectrum. The…
In October 2012, the OAR Scientific Council approved 12 new studies for a total of $360,000 in funding through its annual applied research competition. These efforts, which are now underway, are poised to advance our understanding of autism and how to effectively support those affected by the disorder. Throughout 2013, The OARacle will feature “previews”…
