Check Out OAR’s Educator’s Guide to ASD
Many autistic students have learning and social difficulties that require support from educators. OAR’s ninth Life Journey Through Autism guidebook is intended to help…
Rate of Autism Without Intellectual Disabilities Is Rising
Researchers at Rutgers University recently reported that, between 2000 and 2016, autism rates among children without intellectual disabilities rose by five times— from 3.8…
A Hire Autism Job Seeker Finds Success
Valerie Thompson, a later diagnosed autistic individual, found herself going to interviews and receiving positive feedback but not a final offer despite considerable tech…
Promoting Autism Acceptance in Children
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research studies in 2023. These new grants, totaling $313,712, bring OAR’s total…
Neurodiversity as a Super Power
“The world needs different kinds of minds to work together.” – Temple Grandin That’s right…I said it: Neurodiversity is a superpower. In this article,…
Supporting Community-Involved Research
It is commonly known that it takes an average of 17 years before an impactful research study affecting clinical or healthcare knowledge is incorporated…
Spring Webinar Series Begins April 13
April has been designated as a month to celebrate and campaign for autism acceptance since the 1970s. As part of OAR’s April activities, we…
Autism & Military Families: Coping with Extended Separation
Military duty often requires service member to be away from home for extended deployments for training or combat operations. Depending on your child, the…
Reducing Substance Use Through Education
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research studies in 2023. These new grants, totaling $313,712, bring OAR’s total…
Building an Inclusive Higher Education Environment
The need for resources and support in higher education is paramount for autistic individuals who are interested in obtaining post-secondary education. Research suggests…
OAR’s Kit for Kids Promotes Friendship
Incorporating the Kit for Kids into a curriculum is a significant step in a school’s anti-bullying strategy. Research shows that students with disabilities…
Youth Art Contest Now Accepting Submissions
OAR’s 2023 Youth Art Contest is officially open for submissions. The theme for the third annual contest is “community.” We look forward to…
