Featured Blog
Teen Autism Sibling Relationships
February 12, 2020
This blog post has been adapted from OAR’s resource “Life as an Autism Sibling: A...
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Apr
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Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:05 pm
until the webinar begins! Seminar in Crisis Safety for the ASD Population Best practices and tools to support parents and educators in addressing safety concerns Presented by Scott Fowler Description This webinar discusses the vital importance of safety and crisis preparation in both school and home settings. Topics covered include wandering and elopement, working with first responders, seclusions and restraints,...
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Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:05 pm
until the webinar begins! Self-Determination: Tips for Including Students in their Education and Transition Planning An introduction to building and supporting self-determination skills for students with autism Presented by Deborah Hammer and self-advocates Description This webinar will introduce participants to the fundamental concepts of Self-Determination for students with autism and related disabilities. We will discuss how to teach these concepts,...
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Featured Blog
February 04, 2020
Teaching naturally attracts advocates and activists. Inevitably, most teachers are convinced they can work within...
Latest News
Author with Autism Publishes First Children’s Book
February 01, 2020
An author with autism published his first children’s book hoping to inspire others. The book,...
Latest News
Study Finds 25 Percent of Children with Autism Do Not Have a Formal Diagnosis
January 29, 2020
A new study finds that 25 percent of children with autism do not have a...
Latest News
Experts Urge Autism Treatment as Early as Possible
January 28, 2020
Experts urge for earlier identification and treatment for children with autism, even for those still...
Newsletter
When Autism is Diagnosed in Adulthood
January 27, 2020
When it comes to diagnosing autism, much discussion and emphasis are placed on early diagnosis....
OAR News
Scholarship Applications Accepted Until May 4
January 27, 2020
OAR is accepting applications for the 2020 OAR Scholarship Program through Monday, May 4, 2020 at 11:59...
Research
2020 Research Grant Applications Now Open
January 27, 2020
OAR is currently accepting applications for the Graduate Research Grant Program and Applied Research Competition....
OAR News
Hire Autism to Release New Resources for Job Seekers
January 27, 2020
As a part of Hire Autism’s national expansion, OAR will debut new online job seeker...
OAR News
Gear Up for National Autism Awareness Month
January 27, 2020
It’s that time of year again! Over the past several weeks, OAR has been working...
Sexuality & Relationship Ed.
January 27, 2020
Sexuality education is an important subject in terms of personal growth, development, and safety, but...
Newsletter
Offering Social Skills Instruction as an Elective
January 27, 2020
Many students with an educational label of autism do well academically in school and therefore...
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