The Power of Movement: Benefits of Outdoor Exercise for Autistic Individuals
As we shake off the last chills of winter and welcome the warm sunshine, it’s the perfect time to talk about something close to…
Why We Should Continue to Embrace Autism Acceptance after April
April is a time of year to celebrate autism acceptance. During April, you’ll see people and businesses openly supporting autism and advocating for the…
Finding a Summer Job or Internship in College
Maybe you’re looking for experience in your desired career field. Or maybe your parents said it’s time for you to pay for some things…
How to Plan a Vacation with Your Autistic Child
As a parent of an autistic child, you know it’s important to include them in much of the planning process for vacations. After all,…
Understanding Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
In any relationship you have, there will be agreements and disagreements. That is normal. As you get to know an acquaintance, for example, you…
How Gamification Can Support Autistic Learners
As a growing number of educators are discovering, gamification can have a profound impact on autistic learners. By leveraging the principles…
Autism Acceptance With Jory Fleming
OAR is excited to launch this new interview series for the Scholars’ Society. This inaugural interview is with previous OAR scholar, Jory Fleming. 1.
Avoiding Autism Misinformation on Social Media
In 2018, the Pew Research Center reported that social media has surpassed print newspapers as a source of news information in the United States,…
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…
Learning About My Brother’s World
“How many more times are we going to watch the same Star Wars movie?” I asked my brother. I couldn’t believe he wanted to…
How Media Affects the Public Perception of Autism
It has always been my biggest concern – where I should bring up my kid. Currently, my son benefits from the IEP, which most…
Essential Self-Determination Skills for Transition Planning
In order to be an active participant in the transition planning process, your autistic teen needs to develop self-determination skills – the skills that…
