The OARacle is a monthly electronic newsletter that discusses research findings, resources, news from around the autism community, and perspectives from parents, professionals, and educators. Read our most recent issue, subscribe to the OARacle, or browse our archives below.
OAR Named Beneficiary of Basketball Tournament
June 27, 2017
On June 18, 2017, in the name of fun and charity, fathers and sons competed...
Alabama Senate Passes ABA Insurance Bill
June 26, 2017
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill (HB284) that will require many insurers to cover...
IMFAR Highlights Latest Research
June 26, 2017
The 16th annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) took place from May 10 to...
OAR Celebrates First $1 Million Gift
June 26, 2017
With the presentation of a check for $250,000 to OAR late last month, the Lankler...
The Summer Interns Have Arrived
June 26, 2017
Emma Lacombe and Kyleigh McGrail joined OAR recently as summer interns in programs and outreach....
Chairman’s Dinner Sets New High
June 26, 2017
On Monday, June 5, the bidding for wine and prizes during the annual Chairman’s Dinner...
June 26, 2017
Problematic behavior, such as biting or hitting in response to unpleasant events, can emerge at...
Study Aims to Reduce Parental Stress
June 26, 2017
In October 2016, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for six new applied autism research...
Resources Address Challenging Behaviors
June 26, 2017
As information consumers surfing the internet, we often find ourselves inundated with programs and treatments...
What to Do When a Tantrum Happens
June 26, 2017
This article is an excerpt from OAR’s “Understanding Autism: Professional Development Curriculum.” For students with...
OAR Sets New Highs for April Outreach
May 25, 2017
Earlier this year, OAR set outreach goals for Autism Awareness Month to spread awareness, take...
Arrest of Boy with Autism Sparks Debate
May 25, 2017
John Benji Haygood, a 10-year-old boy on the autism spectrum, was arrested in April in...
