In October 2016, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research studies in 2017. These new grants, totaling $178,866, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.6 million since 2002. This is the final of six previews featured in “The OARacle” this year. A quick Google search of “parental stress and…
As information consumers surfing the internet, we often find ourselves inundated with programs and treatments that claim to be effective, even when there is no scientific evidence behind the claims. Evidence-based practices (EBPs) on the other hand, are interventions that have been shown to be effective based on the scientific literature. So far, the National…
OAR is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2017 Graduate Research Grants. The program awards up to $1,000 to master’s students and $2,000 to those in doctoral programs to conduct research related to autism. This year, OAR is awarding 11 grants totaling $20,619, both new highs for OAR. These new grants add up to more…
In October 2016, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research studies in 2017. These new grants, totaling $178,866, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.6 million since 2002. This is the fifth of six previews to be featured in “The OARacle” this year. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…
In December 2016, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research studies in 2017. These new grants, totaling $178,866, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.6 million since 2002. This is the third of six previews to be featured in “The OARacle” this year. Learning disabilities affect as many as…
OAR is currently accepting preproposal applications for its annual Applied Research Competition. Since 2002, OAR has funded 220 applied and graduate research studies totaling more than $3.6 million. OAR hopes to continue this success in 2017 by supporting research studies that provide practical and useful outcomes to individuals with autism and their families. Applied Research…
In December 2016, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research studies in 2017. These new grants, totaling $178,866, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.6 million since 2002. This is the second of six previews to be featured in “The OARacle” this year. Approximately 40 percent of youth with…
OAR is now accepting applications for its Applied Research Competition and Graduate Research Grant Program. Since 2002, OAR has funded 220 applied and graduate research studies totaling more than $3.6 million. OAR hopes to continue this success in 2017 by supporting research studies that provide practical and useful outcomes to individuals with autism and their…
Just last month, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research studies in 2017. These new grants, totaling $178,866, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.6 million since 2002. This is the first of six previews to be featured in The OARacle this year. Four in every 10 youth with…
For individuals with autism, a good night’s sleep can be elusive. Treating the problem with medication comes with its own difficulties, including side effects and the effectiveness of the medication. While many research studies have focused on sleep problems in young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), few have been conducted that examine solutions for…
