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.
Before an Emergency: Making Friends with Emergency Responders
February 01, 2012
Glenda Fuge is co-founder of Developmental Pathways for Kids, a private practice in Redwood City,...
February 01, 2012
In 2011, OAR’s Scientific Council selected seven applied research projects for funding. This month, we...
Learning Ways to Stay Calm Through a Child’s Meltdown
January 01, 2012
Ryan Rivera is the founder and publisher of CalmClinic.com. As someone who spent seven years...
Studying Factors Related to Employment for High School Students with Autism
January 01, 2012
In 2011, OAR’s Scientific Council selected seven applied research projects for funding. Dr. Hsu-Min Chiang’s...
Understanding ASD within the Socio-cultural Context of Vietnam
December 01, 2011
Traditionally, OAR publishes summaries of the applied research grants for which it has provided funding,...
Using Family-Implemented Treatment to Decrease Repetitive Behaviors
November 01, 2011
Repetitive behavior is a trademark characteristic of autism. This behavior can range from odd and...
What Does the Evidence Show Us? The Role and Benefits of Autism Service Dogs
October 01, 2011
Dr. Thomas Zane is a professor of education and director of the Applied Behavior Analysis...
How to Choose an Online Autism Treatment Program
September 01, 2011
Jamie Pagliaro is executive vice president and co-creator of Rethink Autism, an award-winning educational technology...
10 Steps to Understanding and Writing a Functional Behavior Assessment
August 01, 2011
Sara Baillie is a certified special education teacher and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)....
Preparing Children on the Autism Spectrum for Travel
July 01, 2011
Ernst O. VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW, is the associate dean and executive director of New York...
June 01, 2011
Shelly Huhtanen originally wrote this column for Exceptional Parent Magazine as part of its Military...
June 01, 2011
Researcher Patrick Szary, Ph.D. Purpose To develop and distribute a Transportation Skills Assessment Tool...
