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Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the United States, with one in every 36 children on the autism spectrum. Join the movement focused on funding research and providing support to assist the autism community to thrive now and in the future. Make a gift today to help build acceptance, fund research, and provide free resources.

When you donate to OAR, you can do so with confidence, knowing that 80 cents of every dollar you give goes towards OAR’s core mission and programs. You are also donating to a charity that has earned a Charity Navigator’s highest rating and a “Top-rated” designation by Great Nonprofits.

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OAR’s Impact

In Research Grants Funded Since 2002

Awarded In Scholarships Since 2007

Children Learned About Autism Using 'Kit for Kids' Since 2012

While I haven’t yet found my ideal job, I’m far happier with the jobs I have now than I have had in the past, and I feel extremely well-prepared to continue my job search. [My Hire Autism mentor’s] guidance has provided me with a roadmap through this confusing process and I feel ready to push forward with more confidence and less anxiety than ever. I am so grateful to [my Hire Autism contacts] and all of HireAutism for providing this amazing, excellent free resource, and for all of their support and encouragement.

– Autistic Job Seeker

I am an educator and a mother of a young adult with autism. I became involved with OAR Run for Autism when planning a marathon training program. It was important to me to make my miles matter, and OAR’s mission and programs spoke to issues that are very close to my heart. I have run four marathons and two half marathons with this group. Each time, I have felt appreciated and perfectly supported by a group that has certainly become a “run family.” It is very meaningful to meet other individuals and families and share experiences about our loved ones with autism.

– Teacher & Autism Parent

Amazing resources for my family that fit our family choices and needs as well as resources of research data that helped guide us and confirmed our choices.

[We] especially appreciated the What’s Up with Nick youth resources. My daughter presented this to her class as a tool to help kids understand her younger brother. I’ve also given out this resource to my son’s friends parents as he got older and kids started to distance themselves because of his perseveration.

– Autism Parent

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is a wonderful organization that provides invaluable information for individuals with autism and their families. I truly appreciate how they support everyone from children on the spectrum, to siblings and parents, all the way through helping adults plan for higher education and employment. Multiple people in my family have benefited from their toolkits, and I will continue to turn to them for keeping up with autism news, research, and resources in the future.

– OAR Volunteer

We have been serving neurodiverse young adults since 1989 and are proud to say that we have always had a strong partnership with the hard-working members of OAR. We recently had the pleasure of speaking in their Webinar Series and it was nothing short of amazing. We certainly recommend this organization to anyone interested in creating a positive impact within the ASD community.

– College Living Experience

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