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Soliciting the Perspective of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

In 2015, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight new applied autism research studies in 2016. These new grants, totaling $229,827, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.5 million since 2002. This is the seventh of eight previews to be featured in The OARacle this year. Collette Sosnowy, Ph.D., an OAR-funded researcher and…

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Chloë K 5K Run Rock Ride Event Funds Study on Social Interactions

In October 2012, OAR’s Board of Directors approved 12 new studies for a total of $355,000 in funding through its annual Applied Research Competition. These research efforts, nine of which are now underway, are poised to advance our understanding of autism and how to effectively support those affected by it. This month, we feature a…

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Getting Answers to Questions About Post-High School Disengagement

In 2015, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight new applied autism research studies in 2016. These new grants, totaling $229,827, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.5 million since 2002. This is the sixth of eight previews to be featured in The OARacle this year. When researchers evaluated data from the National…

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Intervention Teaches Emotional Regulation

In 2015, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight new applied autism research studies in 2016. These new grants, totaling $229,827, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.5 million since 2002. This is the fifth of eight previews to be featured in The OARacle this year. Regulating their emotions is often a challenge…

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Learning More About Individuals with ASD and Psychiatric Disorders

In 2015, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight new applied autism research studies in 2016. These new grants, totaling $229,794, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.5 million since 2002. This is the fourth of eight previews that will be featured in The OARacle over the next few months. Despite growing recognition…

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Reducing Anxiety in Teens with ASD and Intellectual Disabilities

In 2015, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight new applied autism research studies in 2016. These new grants, totaling $229,794, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.5 million since 2002. This is the third of eight previews that will be featured in The OARacle over the next few months. Adolescents with autism…

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Research Project Aims to Improve Young Adults’ Social Competence

In 2015, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research studies in 2016. These new grants, totaling $179,827, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.5 million since 2002. This is the second of six previews that will be featured in The OARacle over the next few months. Young adults with…

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What Factors Drive Community Participation for Adults with ASD?

In 2015, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research studies in 2016. These new grants, totaling $179,827, bring OAR’s total research funding to over $3.5 million since 2002. This is a preview of one of those six studies. Limited but emerging research on adult outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum…

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Service Use for Young Children with Autism Declines with Age

Autism emerges early in life, typically by age 2, and the most successful interventions begin then. Pre-K settings, therefore, are a frequent site for services. Parents have two main options for their young children with ASD when they are seeking services: public or private schools via an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or private interventions outside…

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Navigating Autism Research

The autism field is filled with articles, websites, books, and testimonials about the potential benefits of various treatments or intervention strategies. From diets to dolphin therapy to discrete trial training, the sheer volume of options along with their purported evidence can be overwhelming. These resources and tips can help families and practitioners navigate those claims…

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