When most people think about autism, they think of it as something that only affects children. Yet autism is a lifelong condition, and most autistic people are adults. Based on census data for the United States and the United Kingdom (and most other western countries), 20% of the autistic population are under 18 and 80%…
Community-based interventions are limited for autistic adults. Could community programs fill some of the gap? Programs that foster self-expression, confidence, and leadership offer promising opportunities to help neurodivergent adults to develop skills they need to achieve their goals. In their 2022 OAR-funded study, Amplifying Autistic Voices: Investigating the Impact of a Community-Based Public Speaking Program, researchers…
The alarm goes off late. You rush through the morning, skipping breakfast and brushing your teeth with the last squeeze of toothpaste. By the time you’re out the door, the plan for the day already feels derailed. It’s a familiar pattern. One small change snowballs into giving up on the rest. Keeping up with sleep, hygiene, and nutrition can be hard for anyone, and…
Toni is incredibly proud of her 6-year-old nephew, David. “Anyone that meets David instantly falls in love with his creative, gentle, and uplifting personality,” she said. Toni is part of the RUN FOR AUTISM team at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, running for David, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 18…
This October, friends Natalie and Corina laced up their running shoes for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as part of the RUN FOR AUTISM team. The duo comprises team Baby Bat, named for Natalie’s daughter, Amaranta, who was affectionately nicknamed “Baby Bat” by Corina. Natalie and Corina wanted to run for a cause…
Working with neurodivergent individuals has always been a key part of Jojo Levey’s life, as a tutor, family member, and now runner for the Organization for Autism Research. This fall, she’s racing the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, her second marathon with the RUN FOR AUTISM program. She chose OAR as her charity for…
Through the cooperative efforts of a parents group, a developer, and Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS), a one-of-a-kind neuro-inclusive apartment building will open in early 2027, according to an August press release about the groundbreaking. Located in Red Bank, NJ, the three-story, 34,000-square-foot residential building, THRIVE Red Bank, will provide 32 one-bedroom apartments…
Jessica Newell, the recently hired Hire Autism associate, coordinates Hire Autism’s Navigator Program, which includes training and supporting the volunteer mentors who serve as navigators. “Navigators are paired with autistic job seekers to help with resumes, cover letters, and interview skills. If you fill out the contact form on Hireautism.org to volunteer as a navigator,…
From in-person gatherings to virtual opportunities, this October offers you fun ways to support OAR and connect with others. Game Night Trivia with OAR Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 16, when Port City Brewery in Alexandria, VA, will host a fun-filled Game Night Trivia with OAR. Join us at 7 pm for trivia competitions…
