College and Mental Health: An Interview with Nyla Cooper
OAR interviewed Nyla Cooper, a 2022 Synchrony Family Scholarship winner, and member of OAR’s Scholars’ Society, about the impact of mental health on her…
OAR Awards 55 Scholarships to Autistic College Students
OAR has awarded 55 students with scholarships for 2023, bringing the scholarship total to $1,717,500 provided to 558 autistic…
Getting Involved on Your College Campus
As a new college student, it’s normal to feel both excited and nervous for life on campus. After all, you’re surrounded by new people,…
Advice for the Transition to College
When Ryan Neale went to UCLA, his dream school, he struggled in the first months of his freshman year…
Fall Webinars Focus on the Workplace
Join OAR this fall for four live webinar events on autism in the workplace that will offer practical strategies, tools, and support plans…
Higher Education on the Spectrum
OAR strives to support autistic young adults in their transition to college and adulthood, a process that can be overwhelming as they leave…
Everyone deserves a fulfilling college experience, including autistic students. Going to college can be an exciting opportunity to discover new interests, live independently,…
Scholarship Recipient Shares Her College Experience
OAR interviewed Samantha Harker, a 2020 Schwallie Family Scholarship recipient and member of OAR’s Scholars’ Society, to ask…
Advocate for Accommodations in College
Accommodations can support success and learning in college. However, even college students with approved accommodations may experience barriers to…
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…
Navigating Mental Health Support
In a study published in 2023, more autistic college students reported below-average mental health (22.9%) than their non-autistic peers (14.3%), highlighting…
Introducing OAR’s Scholars’ Society
We are excited to announce the creation of our Scholars’ Society and hope to increase the ways in which we can network and…
