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Scholarship Applications Accepted Until May 6

OAR is accepting applications for the 2019 OAR Scholarship Program through Monday, May 6, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applicants can apply to either the Schwallie Family Scholarship or the Lisa Hussman Scholarship. Each offers $3,000 scholarships to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (DSM-IV or 5 criteria) pursuing full-time post-secondary, undergraduate education in the…

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Applied Research Competition Open for Applicants

OAR invites researchers to submit pre-proposal applications for its annual Applied Research Competition. Since the program was established in 2002, OAR has awarded more than $3.7 million in grants to fund over 115 applied research studies. OAR hopes to build on this success in 2019, continuing its support of research studies that offer meaningful outcomes…

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Sex Ed Resource Coming Soon

OAR is developing a new resource to help people with autism better understand sexuality and personal relationships. This is an important subject in terms of personal growth, development, and safety, but it can also be a daunting one. We are excited to create a resource on this topic that is specific to the needs of…

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Webinar: Social Skills for Adolescents and Adults with ASD

OAR is hosting a free webinar on the topic of social skills for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on March 28, 2019, at 2 p.m. ET, featuring Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Register now to attend “Social Skills for Adolescents and Adults with ASD: Finding Relevant Targets for Instruction, Using Instructional Strategies…

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Apply for a Summer Internship

OAR is accepting applications for summer interns interested in working with programs and outreach staff or the Hire Autism program. Applications are due no later than March 4. OAR established its internship program to support program and outreach efforts, while also offering college and graduate students the opportunity to gain work experience in a small…

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Scholarship Applications Accepted Until May 6

OAR is accepting applications for the 2019 OAR Scholarship Program through Monday, May 6, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applicants can apply to either the Schwallie Family Scholarship or the Lisa Hussman Scholarship. Each offers $3,000 scholarships to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (DSM-IV or 5 criteria) pursuing full-time post-secondary, undergraduate education in the…

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Research Grant Programs Open for Applicants

OAR is currently accepting applications for the Graduate Research Grant Program and Applied Research Competition. Since 2002, OAR has funded over 250 research studies, bringing its funding total to more than $3.7 million. OAR hopes to build on this success in 2019, continuing its support of research studies that offer meaningful outcomes to individuals with…

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Sex Ed Resource Coming Soon

OAR is developing a new resource to help people with autism better understand sexuality and personal relationships. This is an important subject in terms of personal growth, development, and safety, but it can also be a daunting one. We are excited to create a resource on this topic that is specific to the needs of…

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Ready, Set, Go for First Active for Autism

On April 14, 2019, OAR will host its first annual Active For Autism 5K. Join us and bring your family and friends to the Potomac Yard Trail in Alexandria, Va. This 5K will help spread autism awareness while raising money to fund life-changing research and provide free resources to families and educators. The family-friendly event…

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Join OAR as a Summer Intern

OAR is accepting applications for summer interns interested in working with programs and outreach staff or the Hire Autism program. Applications are due no later than March 4. OAR established its internship program to support program and outreach efforts, while also offering college and graduate students the opportunity to gain work experience in a small…

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