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,…
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…
Autism Acceptance Month Is Around the Corner
As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, OAR is also looking ahead to the ambitious goals it has set for 2023, including…
IACC Approves New Strategic Plan
In January, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) approved a new strategic plan, as reported in Disability Scoop. The new plan provides recommendations…
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…
Promoting Youth Engagement in Transition Planning
Transition teams are critical to building effective plans for youth who are preparing to embark on their adult lives after high school. These teams…
Aligning Evidence-Based Practices Across Home and School
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research studies in 2022. These new grants, totaling $313,712, bring OAR’s total…
My experiences of having an autistic brother aren’t anything special. I am not a saint. My parents aren’t saints. Strangers have an…
