Knowledge Is Power and Protection
“I was in the mainstream health class in high school, learning about health with students without disabilities. When the sexuality...
Understanding Healthy Relationships
Relationships can be confusing—even when you want them, value them, and try hard to do them “right.” You might leave...
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...
OAR’s Sex Ed Guide for Young Adults Increases Knowledge
A recent study that adapted Sex Ed for Self-Advocates, OAR’s online guide, for use in a direct-instruction intervention found that...
Queer Dating for Autistic Young Adults: Tips for Staying Safe and Comfortable
Dating as an autistic young adult can feel overwhelming. To autistic and queer young adults, it can seem like there...
Equipping Clinicians to Address Sexual Health with Autistic Patients
Sexuality is a part of every person’s life, and education about sexuality and sexual health is essential. However, this area...
Sexual and Reproductive Health Education for Parents
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research studies in 2024. These new grants, totaling...
Educating Your Child About Sexuality and Relationships
Sexuality and relationship education includes a wide range of information: changing bodies, dating, kissing, gender identity, being turned down for...
Practicing Safety in Online Relationships
The internet connects billions of people around the world, providing information and opportunities to bond with others around shared interests....
Autism Training for Sexual Assault Counselors Is Now Available
Autism Training for Sexual Assault Counselors is designed for college sexual assault counselors to provide them with information about autism...
Sexuality and Relationship Webinars Well Received
Throughout April and May, OAR teamed up with experts and researchers to deliver a four-part webinar series on the themes of...
Getting and Giving Consent: For People with Autism
This webinar was presented on Thursday, April 20, 2023, by Katherine McLaughlin, M.Ed., AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. Resources: Presentation...
