In 2013, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for seven new applied autism research studies in 2014. This additional $210,000 in research grants brought the total funds awarded by OAR to over $3 million since its first grants in January 2003. This review is the second in a series of seven that will appear in…
In 2013, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for seven new applied autism research studies in 2014. This additional $210,000 in research grants will bring the total funds awarded by OAR to over $3 million since its first grants in January 2003. Starting with this review, we will offer summaries of the newly funded research…
A wide range of educational placements are possible for students on the spectrum, because “Least Restrictive Environment” (the mandate set forth by special education law) is going to mean something different for each individual. But what are the other factors that influence where a student receives his or her instruction? Two researchers at the University…
A wide range of educational placements are possible for students on the spectrum, because “Least Restrictive Environment” (the mandate set forth by special education law) is going to mean something different for each individual. But what are the other factors that influence where a student receives his or her instruction? Two researchers at the University…
Social studies can be a challenging subject for students of all grade levels and abilities. This is especially true for students with autism, who often struggle to master skills, such as sequencing, that are required to successfully navigate academic material. In an effort to make social studies content more accessible, a group of researchers from…
That children with autism are bullied is not news to most parents of a child with autism. In fact, a number of research studies have already illuminated the strong correlation between autism and bullying, including a highly publicized report (Sterzing et al., 2012) that was supported in part by OAR funding. OAR offers a review…
While early intervention is widely regarded as a critical developmental support for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which model provides the greatest benefit is a subject of debate. A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which included OAR Scientific Council member, Kara Hume, Ph.D., recently published research…
In October 2012, the OAR Scientific Council approved 12 new studies for a total of $355,000 in funding through its annual applied research competition. These efforts, which are now underway, are poised to advance our understanding of autism and how to effectively support those affected by the disorder. This month, we are previewing two more…
Many teenagers with or without an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) love video games. In fact, previous research has shown that adolescents with ASD are more likely than those with other types of disabilities to spend most of their free time playing video games. One study even found that children with ASD spend significantly more hours…
