OAR-funded researcher Audrey Blakeley-Smith, PhD, is an assistant professor in the departments of psychiatry and pediatrics at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. She is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in developmental disabilities, most specifically autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Through funding from OAR, Dr. Blakeley-Smith is collaborating with local school districts on strategies to…
Study Increasing Functional Vocational Skills in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Using Behavioral Economics Researchers Principal Investigator: Robert H. LaRue, Ph.D, BCBA-D, director of behavioral and research services; Lara Delmolino, Ph.D., BCBA-D, director; Kate Fiske Massey, Ph.D., BCBA-D, associate director of behavioral and research services; Kimberly N. Sloman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, associate director of behavioral…
Geoff Crist is the proud parent of a beautiful, energetic, curious, daughter, Sydney (aka Beanie), 11, who was diagnosed with moderate/severe autism when she was 18 months old. He is a career firefighter and nationally registered paramedic, has worked in the 911 system for the past 16 years, and is an Indiana State-approved autism awareness…
Dennis Debbaudt is the author of the book, Autism, Advocates and Law Enforcement Professionals, and parent of a young man with an autism spectrum disorder. He’s also written for the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin and Sheriff Magazine and contributed numerous reports and book chapters about this subject matter. He’s produced the training videos Autism &…
Glenda Fuge is co-founder of Developmental Pathways for Kids, a private practice in Redwood City, Calif., where she specializes in Sensory Integration treatment and Integrated Play Groups for children with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral dysfunction and other self-regulation problems. In addition to her professional career, she served on the Commission on Disabilities for…
In 2011, OAR’s Scientific Council selected seven applied research projects for funding. This month, we describe a study being conducted by researchers at The New England Center for Children. Study Using a Direct Observation Assessment Battery to Assess Outcome of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism Researchers Rebecca P.F. MacDonald, PhD,…
OAR frequently receives questions from military reservists and their spouses regarding their eligibility for services through the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) for their dependents with autism. ECHO coverage is available for dependents of active duty military members who are enrolled in Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Accessed through the military healthcare program, TRICARE provides…
Ryan Rivera is the founder and publisher of CalmClinic.com. As someone who spent seven years of his life suffering from, as he calls it, the “whole package” – panic attacks, severe anxiety, agoraphobia, social anxiety, unbearable physical symptoms, headaches, neck pains, constant tension, diarrhea, palpitations, pounding heart, he understands the effects of anxiety and how…
In 2011, OAR’s Scientific Council selected seven applied research projects for funding. Dr. Hsu-Min Chiang’s project is the first of those that we are featuring in The OARacle. Study Predictive Factors of Participation in Employment for High School Leavers with Autism Researcher Hsu-Min Chiang, Ph.D., Teacher’s College at Columbia University, New York City Purpose…
Repetitive behavior is a trademark characteristic of autism. This behavior can range from odd and harmless, such as hand flapping, to self-injurious and harmful. In Effects of a Family-Implemented Treatment on the Repetitive Behaviors of Children with Autism, researchers lead by Brian A. Boyd, Ph.D.at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill investigated a…
