OAR Launches Updated Hire Autism Website
We are excited to announce that OAR’s new, expanded Hire Autism website launched on March 31. The new site features more jobs board search filters, a searchable resource library, an events calendar, a user accessibility widget, profile and job board navigation tutorials, personalized job alerts, and improved employer-candidate search capabilities. Following Hire Autism’s demonstration project…
New Film Highlights the Story of an Autistic Teenager
Tyson’s Run, a film based on the true story of an autistic teenager, was released on March 11. The film follows the journey of Tyson, played by Major Dodson, as he overcomes bullying and prejudice to compete and win his first marathon. In his professional life, Tyson’s father, Bobby Hollerman, is a football coach with…
Congratulations to the Youth Art Contest Winners!
Resources for an Inclusive Environment in Education
For many teachers, tenured or new, navigating the world of an inclusive environment can be a confusing experience. However, inclusivity can be a unique opportunity — it can be an enlightening endeavor that brings educators and students closer in favor of education. Teaching children acceptance and awareness about their autistic peers has never been easier…
Roles and the Reilly Family
We Reillys are a typical family making our way through the 21st century. My wife, Linda, and I met in college and married in 2000. We have two children, Charlotte and Alexander. Charlotte is nearing the end of high school, and Alexander is anticipating the conclusion of his freshman year. We also have two furry…
The Role of Social Connections in Reducing Suicide Risk
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for five applied autism research studies in 2022. These new grants, totaling $196,272, bring OAR’s total research funding to more than $4.4 million since 2002. This article is the third of five previews to be featured in The OARacle this year. Autistic people are significantly more likely…
Making The World A Better Place For Autistic Students
“The worst thing you can do is nothing. ” ― Temple Grandin Have you ever taken a subway at rush hour in a new city? Herds of people bump into you and loud noises are everywhere. Signs with information you need flash so quickly that they are indiscernible to you. It is overwhelming, and you…
Autism Representation in Books
In my last post, I talked about why authentic representations of autism are so important for both autistic and non-autistic readers. I also shared some great books by autistic authors that I hope you add to your collection. We should all try to amplify more autistic voices! But perhaps you, as a reader, would also…
