When your sibling meets that special someone. Cool or chaotic?
“Did you talk to them about Kelsey?” That always became a common refrain around the house when either myself or my brother were potentially…
Autism and Bullies: Tips for Preventing and Addressing Bullying
Bullying is defined as “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance” (U.S. Department of Health and Human…
Preparing for the Transition to Adulthood
Adulthood brings increasing levels of independence, choice, and personal control. For students in special education, adulthood begins with what is known in the…
The Ever-Changing Path to Independence—Step by Step
Our 32-year-old son, Matt, has what I call “classic” autism. With limited communication and social skills — and generally unaware of danger —…
Empathy in Advocacy: Recognizing my Non-Verbal Son’s Exhausting School Day
This post originally appeared in Hi Blog! I’m Dad. It is reposted here with permission from its author James…
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If OAR made a positive impact on your experience as a member of the autism community, please help us reach a wider audience…
Changing Winds: The Beginning of our Family’s Journey with Autism
“Take time to mourn” That is what the pediatric specialist said to me directly after she told me my son, Connor, was profoundly autistic. …
Preparing for Independent Living
While the physical transition to a new living environment will not occur until your child has at least finished high school, preparation for that…
Giving Parents the Tools to Improve Their Children’s Sleep
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for seven applied autism research studies in 2023. These new grants, totaling $276,212, bring OAR’s total…
In today’s interconnected world, no one is immune to social media’s portrayal of perfect parenthood, but reality is rarely seamless. This immaculate portrait of…
It is summertime, and pools, beaches, lakes, and ponds are wonderful places to enjoy recreation. For autistic children, though, places near water can be…
Leveling the Playing Field for Autistic Parents
It’s 5:45 in the morning, and her feet patter into the room. She gets into the bed, rests her head next to mine on…
