Ebooks Have Arrived
A selection of OAR’s “Life Journey Through Autism” guidebooks is now available in ebook format and can be downloaded on Amazon Kindle and Kobo. Ebooks provide more flexibility for readers and are more easily accessible, which is a great advantage for those who travel. OAR is confident that with this greater accessibility, we can reach an…
Asperger’s and Intimacy Through Chess
This post originally appeared on The Mighty. It is re-posted here with permission. Communication is hard. It is hard especially if you were not pre-wired to recognize facial expressions, body language and other subtle nonverbal cues “normal” people think I can notice in conversations. I have always found myself trying to decipher human emotions like…
OAR Invites Applications for Research Funding
Graduate Studies Examine College Life
Since OAR’s Graduate Research Grant Program was established in 2004, OAR has awarded over $222,800 in grants to fund 127 graduate research studies. These reviews describe the results of two recently completed studies. Using Apps for Appointment Completion Rachel Wright, a doctoral student at the University of Tennessee, completed an OAR-funded study, “IDirect My…
Use of Evidence-based Practices
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is very much the buzzword in educational and therapy programs for children, youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By EBP, we mean intervention and instructional practices or programs having scientific evidence that shows that they are effective. The EBP movement came from the field of medicine and dates back nearly…
Stay Up to Date on the Latest Research
The world of autism research is broad, and it seems to be constantly changing. Each week, articles about new studies appear in our social media feeds or are reported on the nightly news, revealing new and important factors in understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD). If you’re a member of the autism community, whether you’re a…
Scholarship Applications Accepted through May 7
OAR will accept applications for the 2018 OAR Scholarship Program starting Monday, December 4, 2017 through Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applicants can apply to either the Schwallie Family Scholarship or the Lisa Hussman Scholarship. Each offers $3,000 scholarships to students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSM-IV or 5 criteria) pursuing full-time…
Looking for a Good Night’s Sleep
As autism research continues to progress and scientists unearth more information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the correlation between unhealthy sleeping patterns and ASD grows even more robust. A recent article on Spectrum News described the sleep problems that affect many with autism and the associated consequences according to a study by S.E. Goldman, Ph.D. published…
Coping & Engaging During the Holidays: Tips to Include Your Child with Special Needs in the Holiday Festivities
This post originally appeared on the author’s blog, 4th Wall Theatre Company. It is re-posted here with permission. The holiday season is upon us and it seems that no matter what holiday you and your family celebrate or how you celebrate it, one common factor prevails from family to family: the holidays bring crowds. Even…
