OAR invites graduate students to submit proposals for new research studies that will commence July 1, 2020, or later for the 2020 Graduate Research Grant Program. Since the program was established in 2004, OAR has awarded over $269,970 in grants to fund 149 graduate research studies. Last year, OAR made grants to 11 students with grant…
OAR invites you to a free webinar about the Unstuck and On Target intervention on December 11, 2019, at 1 p.m. ET, presented by Drs. Laura G. Anthony and John F. Strang. Register now to learn more about Unstuck and On Target: Improving Young People’s Executive Function Skills. Webinar Description Unstuck and On Target is…
Military families face all the emotions and challenges that accompany having a child diagnosed with autism, compounded by the realities of service: war, extended family separation, frequent moves, varying access to specialized healthcare, and other stressors that complicate and often work against effective treatment for children with autism. In response to these challenges, OAR created…
In October, OAR released an audio version of the Sex Ed. for Self-Advocates guide. Topics of sex, sexuality, and relationships are very important in terms of personal growth, development, and safety, but few resources exist about them that directly address the needs and concerns of people with autism. By widening the accessibility of this resource,…
Corinne Gambacurta recently joined OAR staff as an intern for the fall and spring semesters. She is a senior at The George Washington University double majoring in public health and math and minoring in business administration. Her interest in OAR is due in part to her sister, Sophia. “She has autism and that has affected…
OAR invites graduate students to submit research proposals for its annual Graduate Research Grant Program. Since the program was established in 2004, OAR has awarded over $269,970 in grants to fund 149 graduate research studies. Last year, OAR made grants to 11 students with grant awards totaling $20,372. OAR hopes to build on this success in 2020,…
Sophie Thurschwell wrapped up her internship on Friday, August 16, after two and a half months as an integral member of OAR’s programs and outreach team. Those months were busy and productive ones for her. “The main projects I worked on were confirming the proof of diagnosis for each of the scholarship finalists and recording…
Please welcome Margaret Gorman, OAR’s new programs and outreach associate, who began working at OAR on August 9. She is excited to work for an organization that affects people in a positive way, allowing her to “directly help individuals by answering questions and providing resources.” Gorman is a 2019 Bryn Mawr graduate with personal and…
Update your address book with our new location: Colonial Place at Courthouse Metro, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 401, Arlington, VA 22201. Colonial Place was OAR’s first home when it began back in 2001. Much has changed since then, and the building now boasts a state-of-the-art gym facility, tenant lounge, and convenient Corner Bakery on the…
OAR’s August 12 webinar about addressing problem behavior is available for viewing on our website. Led by Dr. Jane Barbin, the webinar covered critical topics such as: Reasons problem behaviors can occur Behavioral intervention plans Ways to collaboratively increase positive, replacement behaviors Of the 75 participants that provided feedback: 93 percent reported the content as…
