Preparing Your Young Adult for the Transition to Postsecondary Education
May 08, 2020
This blog post has been adapted from “Chapter 5: Postsecondary Education” of OAR’s resource “A
Mentors Help Young Adults Find Ideal Jobs
April 06, 2020
Adults with autism often face high levels of unemployment because of their social and communication
January 27, 2020
The definitions of friendships are as unique and varied as each of us are. For
Set Goals As A Self-Employed Artist
January 06, 2020
Many people with autism find comfort in structure, lists, and routines. Not me. I’m one
Resources to Support the New College Student
August 30, 2019
College. The word conjures up so many images and experiences. For incoming freshmen, those experiences
Adding Equity and Inclusion to the College Experience
August 30, 2019
College students with autism have the same desire as other college students: to become independent
OAR Awards $1 Million in Scholarships Since 2007
August 05, 2019
OAR takes great pleasure in announcing the 2019 recipients of the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship
Disclosure from Personal Points of View
August 05, 2019
Deciding when and how to disclose autism is complex and personal for each individual with
Trains: How My Special Interest Became My Career
May 08, 2019
Many children are born with two natural fears: the fear of falling and the fear
Self-Advocate Haley Moss Admitted to Florida Bar
January 14, 2019
Last week, Haley Moss, self-advocate and member of the OAR community, became a member of
November 14, 2018
Louis Scarantino is an autism self-advocate. In this post, Louis discusses his experience in college, and
October 10, 2018
Michael John Carley is a self-advocate who frequently visits companies to discuss topics related to
