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.
Two Parents Share Their Perspective on School Transitions
August 01, 2006
Our son, Alex, is a happy 12-year-old boy who is beginning his fifth year of...
Sexuality and Adolescents with Autism
June 01, 2006
Summary: More of a literature review than a study Koller, nonetheless, provides a comprehensive overview...
Teaching Teenagers with Autism to Seek Assistance When Lost
May 01, 2006
Summary: Taylor and colleagues choose to address the issue of personal safety and learners with...
May 01, 2006
The OAR Funded Research Report provides updates on the status of OAR funded research through...
Summer Living! Let’s Have a Blast!
May 01, 2006
The ‘Perspective’ column provides readers of The OARacle a firsthand account on a range of...
Preparing Your Child for Summer Camp
May 01, 2006
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, all thoughts turn to summer. It’s...
Autism Spectrum and Law Enforcement Training
May 01, 2006
For many of us, autism spectrum risk and safety management is a daily concern. We...
The Effect of Brief Training on Attitudes and Interactions of Co-Workers with Autism
April 01, 2006
While the philosophy of community based employment is to promote community integration and the social...
Changing Attitudes by Demonstrating Abilities
April 01, 2006
This month’s Perspective columnist is Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin is a designer of livestock...
Transitioning to New Programs for Teens
March 01, 2006
This article describes a pilot program focused on transitions that adolescents with autism spectrum disorders...
Planning Successful Transitions
March 01, 2006
Everyone must adjust to new environments. Sometimes these adjustments involve adapting to a new school,...
Effects of Video Modeling on Social Initiations by Children with Autism
March 01, 2006
Summary: Nikopoulous and Keenan investigated the use of video modeling to increase the social initiations...
