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Check Out OAR’s Educator’s Guide to ASD
Many autistic students have learning and social difficulties that require support from educators. OAR’s ninth Life Journey Through Autism guidebook is intended to help…
OAR’s Kit for Kids Promotes Friendship
Incorporating the Kit for Kids into a curriculum is a significant step in a school’s anti-bullying strategy. Research shows that students with disabilities…
Help for Transitions at Different Life Stages
For this month’s issue on transitions, OAR offers this list of resources that highlight best practices and tips for transitions throughout the different stages…
Navigating the Transition to Adulthood
For students in special education, “transition” refers to the time when a young adult leaves the K-12 education system and embarks upon adult life.
For this month’s issue on safety and the criminal justice system, OAR has compiled a list of agencies and organizations that provide resources related…
A Guide to Understanding and Managing Safety
Autism presents a range of safety challenges across the lifespan including difficulty interacting with law enforcement, communicating with others, and unknowingly engaging in illegal…
How to Navigate College Stresses
Navigating academic responsibilities and a social life in college can be overwhelming, even more so for autistic students. Seeking help can also be…
Off to College Ready for Campus Life
Going to college can be an exciting opportunity for students to discover new interests, live independently, and develop self-advocacy skills. All college students…
What Are Communication Boards?
Communication boards are a form of augmentative and alternate communication that can be used in households, schools, and other community settings. Through the…
Communication is critical in many aspects of daily life to indicate our preferences, needs, and decisions with others. However, not everyone communicates in…
Resources for Autistic and LGBTQIA+ People
Autistic individuals face many challenges in life, which can be exacerbated if they belong to another community such as the LGBTQIA+ community. This…
Resources for an Inclusive Environment in Education
For many teachers, tenured or new, navigating the world of an inclusive environment can be a confusing experience. However, inclusivity can be a…
