Students Invited to Apply for the Graduate Research Grant
OAR invites graduate students in the United States and abroad to submit research proposals for the annual Graduate Research Grant…
Treating Anxiety in a School Setting
In 2019, OAR awarded a $2,000 Graduate Research Grant to Stephanie Joseph, a doctoral student at the University of Oregon studying special education.
Meet the New Scientific Council Members
OAR’s Scientific Council oversees the annual research competitions and produces the highest quality reviews for…
Understanding Auditory Processing in Autistic Adults
In 2020, OAR awarded graduate researcher Chelsea Anderson a grant of $2,000 for her investigation into the role of auditory attention in speech-in-noise…
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…
OAR Awards Nine Grants to Graduate Researchers
OAR awarded nine grants totaling $16,312.97 in the 2023 Graduate Research Competition. These newly funded grants are a part of the more than…
For most parents, the autism diagnosis can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the details and complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Including Fathers in Social Communication Interventions
Fathers are a primary communication and play partner for children. They play and talk with children in different ways than mothers do, providing important…
Coaching Fathers to Improve Children’s Communication Skills
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…
Older Autistic Adults at Higher Risk for Health Issues
Two new studies have found older autistic adults are at risk for age-related physical conditions and injuries and are particularly susceptible to certain…
In late March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the autism prevalence is higher that it was…
Rewatch OAR’s Webinars that Promote Neurodiversity Inclusion
Since 2018, OAR has been pleased to offer free webinars for parents, autistics, educators, and professionals from the autism community. These archived webinars…
