Mark your calendars for two exciting opportunities to support OAR while connecting with your community and having fun. Shop for Good with Kendra Scott – August 16 Join OAR during your back-to-school shopping on Saturday, August 16, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for Shop for Good at the Kendra Scott store, located at 8093U Tysons…
OAR is proud to offer free informational resources for the autism community, which include our collection of autism resources on our website and our curated library of autism-related e-books and audiobooks in Libby. To widen access to these resources to families, individuals, and communities we have set two goals for distributing resources across the country…
Summer is heating up, and so are OAR’s local, in-person events. Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the chance to connect with supporters, families, and new faces at two local gatherings that combined fun with purpose. Jeni’s Sweet Support – June 25 On June 25, we teamed up with Jeni’s Ice Creams in Alexandria,…
Sleep difficulties are highly prevalent in autistic youth, often contributing to negative child and family outcomes. Behavioral sleep interventions have been shown to reduce those difficulties, yet few studies have examined how they would work for autistic youth. In 2024, co-investigators Cameron Neece, Ph.D., and Tori Van Dyk, Ph.D., conducted a two-year, OAR-funded study to…
When families think about college preparation, it’s easy to focus on grades, test scores, and applications. But for autistic students, success in college has just as much to do with what happens outside the classroom—things like managing a schedule, asking for help, or figuring out what to eat for dinner. Many autistic students arrive academically…
Summer gives you a chance to slow down and discover new rhythms with your autistic child. The longer days might feel a little unstructured, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. With some flexibility and thoughtful planning, you can create a season that works for your family. This guide offers simple ways to…
When Beth Caruso sought out her first marathon, she looked for a race that was, among other things, approachable. The Marine Corps Marathon fit the bill. “It’s the people’s marathon!” Beth said. “I knew I could finish it too.” Gearing up for the race, Beth looked to add meaning (and friendship) to her miles. She…
Support autism research and experience the magic of Walt Disney World® while supporting the autism community. The RUN FOR AUTISM is thrilled to be a participating charity with the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm in Orlando, Fla., January 7-11, 2026. The RUN FOR AUTISM has entries available for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, Goofy Challenge…
Game Day with the Washington Nationals, sponsored by Flywheel Centers ABA Therapy, supports OAR and offers you an opportunity to connect with fellow supporters, friends, and families who share OAR’s mission. Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 20, 2025 for a 1:35 pm game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. This family-friendly event is a…
Ten years ago, when Aidan, my profoundly autistic son, was 14, I had all kinds of ideas about what his adulthood might look like. I often swung between hope and fear. On hopeful days, I envisioned that he would live in a cool community with his peers; we’d start a business (I even bought a…
