I have a unique position as both an autism researcher and a member of the Autistic community. I co-founded and co-direct the Academic Autism Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE) along with my colleague, Christina Nicolaidis. AASPIRE is a long running — 14 years now! — community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnership between academic researchers…
On November 4 and 5, OAR’s Scientific Council met virtually to select the winners of the 2020 Applied Research Competition. OAR received a record-breaking 195 pre-proposals and invited 44 applicants to submit full proposals. Eighteen full proposals were selected to move on to the final round. After much deliberation, the Scientific Council recommended six research…
Since 2002, OAR has funded more than 125 studies through its Applied Research Competition, totaling more than $4.4 million total in research funding. OAR hopes to build on this success in 2021 and continue to support research studies that offer meaningful outcomes to individuals with autism and their families. 2021 Applied Research Competition Beginning…
Three recent studies highlighted in the news have focused on healthcare and autism, with implications for autistic adults, young adults, and children. Chronic Physical Health Conditions A study by researchers at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, found that adults with autism are more likely than others to have chronic physical health conditions that…
OAR invites graduate students to submit research proposals for its annual Graduate Research Grant Program. OAR accepts proposals from students pursuing graduate studies in the United States and abroad. The maximum award for master’s candidates is $1,000, while doctoral and post-doctoral candidates are eligible for a maximum award of $2,000. Interested students may apply online, and proposals…
Mathematics skills are crucial to postsecondary success. Autistic secondary students need instruction that explicitly prepares them to apply the skills they learn in school to real-world settings. Simply knowing what to do without knowing when or why is insufficient. With generalization and independence as the ultimate goal, students need instruction that addresses the skills necessary…
OAR invites graduate students to submit research proposals for its annual Graduate Research Grant Program. OAR accepts proposals from students pursuing graduate studies in the United States and abroad. The maximum award for master’s candidates is $1,000, while doctoral and post-doctoral candidates are eligible for a maximum award of $2,000. Interested students may apply online, and proposals…
In order to be able to live independently, it is necessary to be able to walk from place to place and cross streets successfully. Many autistic adults, however, are not able to safely navigate as a pedestrian, which makes a variety of activities, from holding a job and attending school to shopping and going to…
Research shows that paraprofessionals can implement supports in the classroom that will enable them to address challenging behavior among students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research has also shown that functional communication training can be implemented in school settings among students with ASD. What research has not shown, however, is if paraprofessionals can deliver functional…
OAR invites graduate students to submit research proposals for its annual Graduate Research Grant Program starting on September 14. OAR accepts proposals from students pursuing graduate studies in the United States and abroad. The maximum award for master’s candidates is $1,000, while doctoral and post-doctoral candidates are eligible for a maximum award of $2,000. Interested…
