In November, OAR’s Board of Directors approved five new research studies for funding, for a total of $196,272, bringing OAR’s all-time total research funding to more than $4.4 million since 2002. OAR received 137 pre-proposals in the 2021 Applied Research Competition and subsequently invited 47 applicants to submit full proposals. Twenty full proposals were then…
December marks an extra special milestone for OAR as we celebrate our 20-year anniversary! We are so excited to have the opportunity to thank each and every OAR supporter for all you have done for us over the years. Whether you have been with us since the beginning or just discovered us this year, we…
In September, OAR hosted two webinars, which are now available for viewing. The first, Supporting Paraprofessionals to Implement Functional Communication Training (FCT) to Address Challenging Behavior, was held on September 16 and presented by Drs. Virginia Walker, PhD, BCBA-D, and Megan Carpenter, PhD. The second webinar, The Impact of COVID-19 on Families of Children with…
With the end of the year rapidly approaching, job seekers are on the hunt to secure part-time and full-time opportunities before 2022 begins. Our newest navigator cohort is ready to help. Sixteen incredible volunteers make up this cohort, the largest to date. Congratulations to our newest navigators: Alyssa Figgins, Amber Elias, Corey Cecchini, Dvorah Richman,…
OAR and the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) have partnered to create a Community Grant Competition, which supports the design, packaging, and distribution of informational resources that aim to enhance the physical and mental health and quality of life of autistic individuals. This competition recognizes the expertise of community members and aims…
OAR has published its online newsletter, The OARacle, monthly since 2002 and concurrently published nearly 300 original blog posts since 2009, part of our commitment to provide high-quality resources and information to the autism community. We want to make sure that the information we are bringing you is useful, interesting, and relevant to your needs.…
The RUN FOR AUTISM Endurance Challenge is back for its second year. Join OAR for this 54-day exercise and fundraising challenge dedicated to autism research. Starting on October 20, we challenge every participant to complete one, two, or all three endurance challenges by December 13, OAR’s 20th birthday: 54-Mile Challenge – (averages out to 1 mile/day) 1 in 54 children is diagnosed with autism.…
How better to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month than by sharing the story of Carl Peterson, a Hire Autism job seeker? His story is representative of so many who have come to Hire Autism to use the resources they find there and the expertise of Hire Autism’s volunteer navigators. After receiving his second master’s…
OAR is developing a new digital resource to provide information and resources for late-diagnosed autistic adults. We are seeking volunteers to review the online toolkit, which is comprised of a variety of fact sheets, tip sheets, and worksheets for adults both pre- and post-diagnosis. Most autistic people receive their diagnoses early in their lives, enabling…
For the fourth consecutive year, Jewelers for Children has pledged an additional $50,000 to support OAR’s Kit for Kids program. This brings Jewelers for Children’s total contribution to OAR to $170,000. The Jewelers for Children Board of Directors announced the 2021 contribution during the organization’s annual board meeting in Las Vegas on August 29, 2021.…
