Why Community Engagement Is Needed in Gender/Autism Research
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Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is driven by the communities for which the research is ultimately
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We Reillys are a typical family making our way through the 21st century. My wife,
What Is the Role of a Parent Advocate?
March 09, 2022
It’s tricky to be a parent advocate in the autism community, especially if, like me,
Trying To Live A Life Like Theirs
February 02, 2022
As both an adult on the autism spectrum and an advocate for disability rights, my
January 04, 2022
Last month we celebrated OAR’s 20th birthday. At this time two decades ago, OAR was
Promoting Inclusivity in the Telehealth Movement
November 30, 2021
The emergency department (ED) is often a chaotic, loud, and, frankly, frightening place. Patients may
Tackling Employment Outcomes from All Angles
November 01, 2021
As a transition specialist, I had observed young adults falling off “the services cliff” —
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Skilled Trades
October 06, 2021
“Help Wanted” signs seem to be commonplace these days. According to news and business reports,
Preparing Neurodivergent College Students for Careers
September 01, 2021
When I first entered the gates of Mercyhurst University in the spring of 2017, I
The Intersection of Autism and Mental Health
August 04, 2021
In recent years, awareness of mental health concerns has grown, coinciding with an increased understanding
At the Intersection of Mental Health and Autism
July 13, 2021
It is estimated that as many as 70% of those on the autism spectrum experience
Acknowledging and Addressing Our Mental Health Needs
June 02, 2021
“Not until we are lost, do we begin to understand ourselves” – Henry David Thoreau
