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.
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...
Bringing the Birds and Bees Down to Earth: Social Skills, Sexuality, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
February 01, 2006
Over the past 10 years, much has been written about facilitating social skill development in...
Things Parents Should Know to Access Effective Educational Services for Children with Autism
September 01, 2005
Note to readers: In each issue of The OARacle, we provide a helpful resource on...
Things Parents Should Know to Access Effective Educational Services for Children with Autism
September 01, 2005
It is currently estimated that approximately one in 166 children have an autism spectrum disorder...
Taking It Easy: Behavioral Relaxation Training (BRT) for Persons with Autism
August 01, 2005
Everyone encounters frustrating, frightening, or irritating situations on a daily basis. For most of us,...
June 01, 2005
Note to readers: In each issue of The OARacle, we provide a helpful resource on...
On Science, Pseudoscience, and the Mega-Millions Lottery
April 01, 2005
First, I need to disclose something… on a weekly basis I buy two or three...
Special Needs Planning: What You Need to Know
March 01, 2005
Note to readers: In each issue of The OARacle, we provide a helpful resource on...
Problem Behavior at Home and in the Community: When Is It Most Likely To Occur? A Guide for Parents
March 01, 2005
Note to readers: In keeping with OAR’s interest to make research results understandable to the...
Social Skills Training for Students with ASD and Their Peers
February 01, 2005
All social interaction and social problems involve at least two people. Social difficulty can be...
Research to Practice — Incorporating Published Research Into Your Child’s Intervention Program
December 01, 2004
Note to readers: In each issue of The OARacle, we provide a helpful resource on...
The Cycle of Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns
October 01, 2004
Many students with Asperger Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders (ASD) view school as a...
