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.
Identifying Socially Based Reinforcers for Young Children with ASD
May 01, 2011
Researcher Anibal Gutierrez, PhD, BCBA-D Purpose The purpose of this project is to develop and...
10 Steps to Starting A Peer Support Program in Your School
April 01, 2011
Julie LaBerge is the mother of 14-year-old identical twins sons with autism and a typically...
Expanding the Reach of Toddler Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 01, 2011
Amount of OAR Funding $30,000.00 Researcher Laurie A. Vismara, PhD, BCBA-D Purpose The...
Using Picture or Video Schedules for Successful Transitions
March 01, 2011
Picture schedules are a favorite easy-to-use intervention for parents and teachers. These visual supports are...
Improving Emotion Recognition Skills in Children with ASD: A Test of a New Intervention
March 01, 2011
Amount of OAR Funding $29,999.00 Researcher Karen Hobden, Ph.D., Research Associate and Core Program...
Randomized Clinical Trial of Mind Reading and In Vivo Rehearsal for Children with HFASDs
February 01, 2011
Researchers Marcus Thomeer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor; Co-Director, Institute for Autism Research; Canisius College, Buffalo, NY...
Parents as Play Date Facilitators for Preschoolers With Autism
January 01, 2011
Playing is not just fun for kids; it’s an important part of early development. As...
Outcomes of a Community Center-Based Program for Toddlers with Autism Spectrum
January 01, 2011
Researchers Sam Odom, Ph.D., director, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and Connie Wong, Ph.D.,...
Take Practical Steps to Ensure Your Child’s Safety
March 01, 2010
Bridget Taylor is executive director and Kate Britton is the principal and assistant director of...
No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills
August 01, 2009
Jed Baker, Ph.D. will provide the opening keynote address for OAR’s 2009 Applied Autism Research...
Multi-Tiered Systems for Preventing Behavior Problems of Children with Autism
December 01, 2008
A professor in the Division of Applied Research and Educational Support at the University of...
Night and Day: Investigating How Sleep Affects Daytime Functioning in Children with Autism
May 01, 2008
A good night’s sleep refreshes us physically and emotionally. Who hasn’t woken up after a...
