RUN FOR AUTISM runner Joseph Carrasquillo completed a personal challenge in September, running a 100-mile race to raise awareness of autism on behalf of his son, Jacob, who was diagnosed with autism nine years ago. “Jacob had a wonderful neuropsychologist at the time who brought it to our attention that he had tremendous potential but…
OAR recently awarded $78,918 to support 17 projects led by the fall 2024 winners of the Peer Education Grant program. In total, OAR has awarded $107,497 for 27 projects in 2024. With these grants, OAR has helped educate over 237,000 children through the Kit for Kids program since 2012. Launched in 2012, the program supports projects that promote…
OAR has released a new collection of books about autism for kids and teens on the OverDrive Libby app, thanks to generous funding provided by Jewelers for Children. It is OAR’s goal to help autistic children process their autism identity and help non-autistic children, including siblings, understand and embrace autistic differences through evocative storytelling and…
Are you looking for a way to support autism research while experiencing the magic of Walt Disney World? RUN FOR AUTISM is a participating charity with the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in Orlando, Florida, January 8 to 12, 2025. RUN FOR AUTISM has entries available into the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon,…
For autistic adults, having a mentor when navigating a competitive job search can make all the difference. Hire Autism celebrates the success of a recent job seeker, Max, who shared how pivotal his navigator, Rose, was in helping him secure meaningful employment. One of the most impactful aspects of his mentorship experience was hands-on assistance…
OAR invites graduate students to submit research proposals for the annual Graduate Research Grant Program. Opened on September 9, OAR has started accepting proposals from students pursuing graduate studies in the United States and abroad. The maximum award for master’s candidates is $1,000, while doctoral and post-doctoral candidates are eligible for a maximum award of $2,000.…
In partnership with the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), OAR is pleased to announce the winners of the Community Grant Competition. This grant supports community members to design, develop, and distribute resources to positively improve the physical and mental health and quality of life of autistic individuals. Each recipient receives a one-time…
OAR has awarded scholarships to 64 students for 2024, bringing the scholarship total to $1,909,500 provided to 622 autistic students since 2007. That is the highest number of scholarships OAR has ever awarded in a single year. This year, the Schwallie Family Scholarships, Hussman Scholarships, and Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color attracted 1,096 applicants,…
OAR’s fall 2024 webinar series will focus on topics of employment, such as vocational training; mental health, soft skills, and inclusion in the workplace; and barriers to employment like housing and transportation. Additionally, OAR will host a panel webinar to foster conversation about neuroinclusion in the workplace and best HR practices. Join us this fall…
A recent study that adapted Sex Ed for Self-Advocates, OAR’s online guide, for use in a direct-instruction intervention found that participants’ knowledge of interpersonal relationships increased on average between 16% and 20% on pre- and post-intervention measures. Participants also reported the intervention as helpful, with 92% indicating that their knowledge either improved or greatly improved…
