Blue Envelope Program Supports Autistic Drivers
The Blue Envelope Program, an initiative designed to improve communication between autistic drivers and law enforcement officers, has been adopted...
OAR Welcomes New Hire Autism Navigators
Along with the spring sunshine, OAR’s Hire Autism Program warmly welcomed seven new talented navigators. Congratulations to Jenine B., Cristian...
Social-Emotional Development and Communication for Young Children
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
Find Your Crowd: Building Real Friendships Through Authenticity
I have collected Pokémon cards since I was about five years old. It felt like the most natural thing in the...
Why Connection Matters for Autistic Children
“Do autistic children really want friendships?” As parents and practitioners, we may have asked ourselves this question. If a child...
Additional IDEA Funding Available to States
In mid-May, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it will provide an additional $144 million to states and districts to use for Individuals with...
London Marathon Team Reaches New Heights
Windy Tanner intends to fundraise for OAR until she’s raised $50,000—enough to fund a new research study. “In April 2023, my older brother, who was...
Your Support Made the Difference!
Each year, OAR lays out ambitious goals for engaging community members in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout the beginning...
Improving Mental Health Services for Autistic Youth
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
Everything Changed: An Excerpt from “What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic”
The following excerpt is shared with the author’s permission from the book What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic, which...
“We are people of color, we’re Black, that’s part of our culture…the experience as a Black caregiver, it’s very, very...
Culturally Responsive Care for Latinx Families
For Latinx families in the United States, healthcare services are not always easy to navigate for reasons beyond mere language...
