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Positive autism screening results rarely prompt follow-up
July 09, 2020
Most toddlers who screen positive for autism do not receive the recommended referrals for follow-up...
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An Autistic Teenager’s Fight for Acceptance
July 07, 2020
Liz and Heather Gold wrote the zine “I Don’t Believe in Popular Kids” to celebrate...
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Autism traits in children more variable than previously thought
July 02, 2020
The severity of core autism traits changes substantially in nearly half of autistic children from...
Featured Blog
The Components of an Individualized Education Program
July 01, 2020
This blog post has been adapted from “Chapter Two: Individualized Education Programs” of OAR’s resource...
Latest News
How Race and Ethnicity Affect Diagnosis, Treatment and Support for Autistic Children and Adults
June 30, 2020
Research in the last decade has found that black and Hispanic children are more likely...
RUN FOR AUTISM
Get Active For Autism Virtually
June 30, 2020
OAR will hold its second annual Active For Autism 5K as a virtual race this...
Newsletter
New TV Shows Feature Women with Autism
June 30, 2020
In May, the television channel Freeform announced that their show, “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” had...
OAR News
OAR’s Summer Intern Begins Work
June 30, 2020
OAR’s newest intern, Lance Silberstein, began work as OAR’s summer intern on June 5 and...
OAR News
Apply for an Autism Education Grant
June 30, 2020
OAR has expanded its commitment to peer education by awarding grants ranging from $500 to...
Webinars
Don’t Miss OAR’s Transportation Webinar on September 17
June 30, 2020
Join OAR’s next webinar on September 17 at 11 a.m. ET, when Earnst Ilang-Ilang will...
Safety
June 30, 2020
People with autism are significantly more likely to interact with law enforcement officials than those...
Newsletter
Independence Is More Than A Day in July
June 30, 2020
This column first ran in the July 2016 issue of The OARacle. We invite you...
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