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Additional IDEA Funding Available to States
In mid-May, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it will provide an additional $144 million to states and districts to use for Individuals with...
London Marathon Team Reaches New Heights
Windy Tanner intends to fundraise for OAR until she’s raised $50,000—enough to fund a new research study. “In April 2023, my older brother, who was...
Your Support Made the Difference!
Each year, OAR lays out ambitious goals for engaging community members in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout the beginning...
Improving Mental Health Services for Autistic Youth
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
Everything Changed: An Excerpt from “What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic”
The following excerpt is shared with the author’s permission from the book What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic, which...
“We are people of color, we’re Black, that’s part of our culture…the experience as a Black caregiver, it’s very, very...
Culturally Responsive Care for Latinx Families
For Latinx families in the United States, healthcare services are not always easy to navigate for reasons beyond mere language...
Development and Evaluation of a Community-Informed Assent-Based ABA Approach
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
Creating an Environment Where All Can Thrive
Diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, are trendy topics in today’s world. So, what do they mean? Diversity, equity, and...
OAR Resources Speak Many Languages
Did you know that OAR offers a variety of autism resources in multiple languages? Accessing resources in a familiar language...
Help Create a More Inclusive World All Year Long
Thank you for being part of this year’s Autism Acceptance Month campaign. Our collective impact did not end when April...
2026 Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash Raises Funds and Fun
Five-hundred and fifty virtual and in-person participants took on the annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash to support...
