
College and Mental Health: An Interview with Nyla Cooper
OAR interviewed Nyla Cooper, a 2022 Synchrony Family Scholarship winner, and member of OAR’s Scholars’ Society, about the impact of mental health on her…
School is critical for autistic students to develop academic, social, and life skills necessary for independence. Are your students supportive and understanding of their autistic classmates? Are you comfortable addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom?
Next to family and friends, few people have a greater influence on children than their teachers. OAR offers free resources and grant opportunities to educators to help support autistic students in the classroom and foster a positive classroom culture of acceptance.
Learn more about the resources we have for educators.
What is autism? What is causing the increase in autism prevalence? What does it mean for a student to have Asperger Syndrome? What is the differences between the DSM-IV and DSM-V?
Your classroom is already a diverse place. With the rising inclusion of autistic students in general education settings, the challenges associated with managing a classroom will grow.
Having a child with Asperger Syndrome (i.e. level 1 autism) in your class will have a different impact on your classroom environment than having a child with classic autism.
What is an Individualized Education Plans (IEP)? Why use IEP? How can I help? What is the IEP team and how does it work? What type of information can I find in an IEP?
The beginning of a new school year is a demanding time for teachers. The transition can be especially challenging when working with autistic students.
College and Mental Health: An Interview with Nyla Cooper
OAR interviewed Nyla Cooper, a 2022 Synchrony Family Scholarship winner, and member of OAR’s Scholars’ Society, about the impact of mental health on her…
Apply for a Peer Education Grant
Since 2012, OAR has helped educate over 184,000 children through the Peer Education program. OAR’s commitment to peer…
Students Invited to Apply for the Graduate Research Grant
OAR invites graduate students in the United States and abroad to submit research proposals for the annual Graduate Research Grant…