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2024 Spring Webinar Series Concludes
This spring, OAR teamed up with several experts from its Scientific Council to deliver a three-part webinar series about autism education. This series included…
2024 Spring Webinar Series Concludes
This spring, OAR teamed up with several experts from its Scientific Council to deliver a three-part webinar series about autism education. This series included…
Apply for a Peer Education Grant
OAR has helped educate more than 194,000 children through the Peer Education program since 2012. With the second…
Celebrate Autism All Year with OAR
While Autism Acceptance Month has come and gone, we know many of you wish to remain active, do more for the cause, or…
Press Release: OAR Awards Spring 2024 Peer Education Grants
Arlington, VA, April 5, 2024 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is excited to announce the recipients of its spring 2024 Peer…
OAR Launches a Library for the Autism Community
OAR’s commitment to providing free resources to information for the autism community has just expanded with our new online…
OAR Awards 10 New Peer Education Grants
This spring, OAR awarded $28,258 to support 10 peer education grants through its Peer Education Grant Program. With…
Autism Acceptance Month is Here!
OAR supports local communities with valuable resources, assists autistic individuals preparing for employment, and raises funds to support autism research studies. You can…
Press Release: OAR Launches a Libby Lending Library for the Autism Community
Arlington, VA, April 2, 2024 – In celebration of World Autism Day, the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is excited to launch…
Identifying Sensory Issues vs. Challenging Behaviors in Autistic Children
As an educator, I would often encounter students who presented challenging behaviors in the classroom. These behaviors would seem to appear for no apparent…
Promoting Friendship in the Classroom for Autistic Students
Perhaps the most common myth about autistic children is that they do not have the ability, motivation, or desire to establish and maintain meaningful…
OAR’s Spring Webinar Series Starts March 20
Join OAR and a series of expert presenters to learn evidence-based strategies to help nurture a positive school culture and teach practical skills that…
Using Speech-Generating Devices to Teach Language Skills
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research studies in 2024. These new grants, totaling $297,569, bring OAR’s total…