This October, friends Natalie and Corina laced up their running shoes for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as part of the RUN FOR AUTISM team. The duo comprises team Baby Bat, named for Natalie’s daughter, Amaranta, who was affectionately nicknamed “Baby Bat” by Corina. Natalie and Corina wanted to run for a cause…
Working with neurodivergent individuals has always been a key part of Jojo Levey’s life, as a tutor, family member, and now runner for the Organization for Autism Research. This fall, she’s racing the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, her second marathon with the RUN FOR AUTISM program. She chose OAR as her charity for…
Through the cooperative efforts of a parents group, a developer, and Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS), a one-of-a-kind neuro-inclusive apartment building will open in early 2027, according to an August press release about the groundbreaking. Located in Red Bank, NJ, the three-story, 34,000-square-foot residential building, THRIVE Red Bank, will provide 32 one-bedroom apartments…
From in-person gatherings to virtual opportunities, this October offers you fun ways to support OAR and connect with others. Game Night Trivia with OAR Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 16, when Port City Brewery in Alexandria, VA, will host a fun-filled Game Night Trivia with OAR. Join us at 7 pm for trivia competitions…
Substance use disorder is a widespread problem that affects one in 10 Americans, including autistic adults. While there is evidence-based programming for adults who engage in unhealthy substance use, those programs are not designed for autistic people. In their 2023 OAR-funded study, ADAPT: Development of a Substance Use Disorder Prevention Class for Autistic Adults, Laura…
A new patient walks into my office, looking like a lot of my patients do: exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure whether I’m going to be just another doctor who doesn’t believe them. They’ve already seen a dozen specialists. Some have said “it’s just anxiety.” Others didn’t even say that much. They’ve been told their test results…
A huge industry exists to address the needs, activities, and preferences of older adults (65+) and those approaching older age (50+), a rapidly growing segment of our population. Autistic adults are among this growing population and, like everyone else, have emerging needs as they enter their 50s, 60s, and above. Some needs are like those…
When I joined the RUN FOR AUTISM team for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago marathon, I did not expect to be able to raise nearly $4,000 in less than three weeks, exceeding my initial fundraising goal by $2,500. This was only made possible by sharing my fundraising page with friends and family members and sharing…
A recent analysis of 338,415 health records found that males are being diagnosed with autism earlier in life while the age for females has remained static, and many are not diagnosed until adulthood. In 2024, 44% of boys were diagnosed before age 5 while only 34% of girls were diagnosed before age 5. Epic Research—the…
Chip In Fore Autism – September 20 This fall OAR is bringing our community together again for an evening of celebration, connection, and purpose at Chip In Fore Autism. The event takes place on Saturday, September 20, at Topgolf National Harbor, beginning at 5 p.m. More than just a fundraiser, Chip In Fore Autism is…
