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,…
Rate of Autism Without Intellectual Disabilities Is Rising
Researchers at Rutgers University recently reported that, between 2000 and 2016, autism rates among children without intellectual disabilities rose by five times— from 3.8…
Supporting Community-Involved Research
It is commonly known that it takes an average of 17 years before an impactful research study affecting clinical or healthcare knowledge is incorporated…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Congratulations to the 2022 Applied Research Grantees
OAR is delighted to announce seven new research grants from the 2022 Applied Research Competition. These new grants, which total $276,212, brings OAR’s all-time…
2023 Applied Research Competition Now Open
OAR invites researchers to submit a letter of intent for the 2023 Applied Research Competition. The maximum award is $40,000 for pilot studies beginning…
Targeting Anxiety Treatment for Young Autistic Children
Recent data suggests that 40% of autistic children under the age of 7 have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can exacerbate autism symptoms, such as…
Promoting Better Criminal Justice Outcomes for Autistic Individuals
With multiple high-profile stories of negative interactions between autistic individuals and law enforcement, coupled with the fact that autism impacts individuals throughout their lives,…
