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...
OAR Awards 12 Graduate Research Grants in 2026
Arlington, VA, June 26, 2026 – Twelve graduate students recently received grants from OAR to support their research studies. OAR recently announced...
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...
Development and Evaluation of a Community-Informed Assent-Based ABA Approach
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
New National Autism Research Guidance Group Holds First Meeting
On March 3, a group of autism researchers and advocates announced the creation of an independent advisory body to help...
Improving Mental Health Care for Autistic Clients
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
Autism Just As Common In Girls As Boys, Study Finds
A Swedish study recently published in BMJ suggests that autism may not be more prevalent in boys than girls. Researchers analyzed autism diagnoses in...
Measuring Quality of Life to Improve It
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
Let’s Get Ready for Autism Acceptance Month
April Autism Acceptance Month is just around the corner. You can play a big part in helping us reach our goals...
Get Ready for Fun, Runs, Friends, Family, and a Great Goal
Join OAR to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with our annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash this April! This fitness and...
Evaluating an Intervention Addressing Healthy Sexual Relationships
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
Building for 2026 on the Progress of Our Past
At the beginning of a new year, January offers a natural moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead. For OAR,...
