ARLINGTON, VA, July 9, 2025 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2025 Graduate Research Competition. The program offers up to $1,000 to master’s students and $2,000 to doctoral candidates or post-doctoral students to conduct autism-focused research. This year, OAR is awarding 10 grants totaling $19,306. With…
When Beth Caruso sought out her first marathon, she looked for a race that was, among other things, approachable. The Marine Corps Marathon fit the bill. “It’s the people’s marathon!” Beth said. “I knew I could finish it too.” Gearing up for the race, Beth looked to add meaning (and friendship) to her miles. She…
Support autism research and experience the magic of Walt Disney World® while supporting the autism community. The RUN FOR AUTISM is thrilled to be a participating charity with the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm in Orlando, Fla., January 7-11, 2026. The RUN FOR AUTISM has entries available for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, Goofy Challenge…
Game Day with the Washington Nationals, sponsored by Flywheel Centers ABA Therapy, supports OAR and offers you an opportunity to connect with fellow supporters, friends, and families who share OAR’s mission. Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 20, 2025 for a 1:35 pm game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. This family-friendly event is a…
Ten years ago, when Aidan, my profoundly autistic son, was 14, I had all kinds of ideas about what his adulthood might look like. I often swung between hope and fear. On hopeful days, I envisioned that he would live in a cool community with his peers; we’d start a business (I even bought a…
In October 2024, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six applied autism research grants and one autism resource grant. These new research grants, totaling $338,844, bring OAR’s total research funding to $5.3 million since 2002. This article, describing the resource grant, is the seventh of the previews to be featured in The OARacle this year. Autistic people who…
Imagine arriving at work and being told where to sit, what to do, and how to do it—without being asked what you prefer or how you feel. Your success depends on you doing exactly what you’re told. Every time you try to express yourself, someone redirects you. For many students with profound autism, this is…
The more closely your job application aligns with what the company is seeking, the more likely you will receive a call back from a hiring manager and move forward in the next steps of the hiring process. Tailoring your job search materials and applying for jobs takes time and energy, so it is essential to ask yourself…
RUN FOR AUTISM is thrilled to introduce our inaugural RUN FOR AUTISM ambassador cohort! Our RFA ambassadors will connect with our athletes and strengthen the RFA community. From our Facebook groups to their local communities, our ambassadors will unite our community to make a lasting impact. Our 2025 Ambassador Cohort Beth Caruso joined the RUN…
The Rehearsal has created buzz among autistic viewers, as well as others. In this HBO reality TV series, comedian Nathan Fielder creates life-like practice sessions with sets and scripts to help people prepare for important life events. In season 1, he helped someone confess to a friend that they did not have a master’s degree…
