Siblings of autistic individuals often face similar challenges and stressors, from childhood to adult roles as advocate and potentially caretaker. OAR’s autism sibling support resources provide information that can help. These resources are available online for free and two copies of each can be mailed free as well. Autism, My Sibling, and Me Tailored towards…
The Autism Housing Network (AHN) is an online hub that neuro-inclusive communities use to list housing, developer tools, and resources. A project of Madison House Autism Foundation, AHN seeks to normalize inclusion with varying partners across America to ensure that neurodiverse adults are supported and included in their homes and community. AHN empowers local communities across…
Autistic individuals deserve access to health information that’s tailored for their needs. Do you want advice on how to advocate for yourself at your next doctor’s visit? Are you wondering how to discuss important topics like puberty, dating, sexuality, and sexual assault with an autistic teen or adult in your life? These OAR-created and funded resources…
With proper resources at their disposal, health and wellness professionals can offer more informed and tailored care, fostering a supportive environment that respects the unique needs and preferences of autistic individuals. These autism resources help empower professionals to deliver comprehensive and inclusive care, promoting better outcomes and enhancing the overall wellbeing of autistic individuals. You…
Comprehensive sexual education is key to acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills for developing healthy relationships, good sexual health, and safety. However, it is often a daunting topic that contains nuanced questions on sensitive issues. Paired with hidden social cues and the complexities of modern-day dating, young autistic people can often find themselves struggling. OAR’s online…
OAR’s Kit for Kids peer education program teaches elementary and middle school students about their autistic peers. The Kit’s main component is an illustrated booklet entitled “What’s Up with Nick?” This colorful, kid-friendly booklet tells the story of an autistic student named Nick, as seen through the eyes of a neurotypical peer. The story teaches…
Self-advocacy—the ability to communicate one’s interests, needs, and rights—is a key component in supporting greater independence among autistic people. Advocacy in the workplace is particularly important since autistics can often feel overlooked or under-supported in a neurotypical environment. OAR recently concluded its fall webinar series focused on autism in the workplace. Those webinars and more…
Autism Training for Sexual Assault Counselors is designed for college sexual assault counselors to provide them with information about autism and guidance on working with autistic survivors of sexual assault. The 90-minute training includes three modules: Autism Sexual assault and autism Counseling sexual assault survivors who are autistic The modules are designed to provide learners…
These resources offer information related to money management and financial preparation for self-advocates and families of autistic individuals and others with disabilities. The ABLE National Resource Center The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2013 (S. 313/H.R.647) was introduced in the 113th Congress and became law on December 19, 2014. In 2015, the…
Adulthood brings increasing levels of independence, choice, and personal control. For students in special education, adulthood begins with what is known in the special education system as “transition” — when an individual leaves the K-12 education system. As it is for everyone beginning their adult lives, the transition period is marked by great potential —…
