Studies Funded

Learn about OAR-Funded Research Projects

We host annual research competitions to support pilot studies in applied autism research. The projects we fund have the potential to directly impact the day-to-day quality of life of autistic people. Since 2002, we have awarded more than $5 million in grants to support 359 studies. Scroll down to view all the research projects OAR has funded and download the list of published research journal articles that have come from these studies.

Funded Research Studies

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An Evidence-Based, Virtual Toolkit for Community Mental Health Clinicians Serving Autistic Youth

Grace Lee Simmons, Ph.D.

2025 Applied Research
Status: In Progress

Topics: Social and Communication Skills, Education and School Aged Children, Behavior, Emotions, Mental Health, Families

Socially Valid Behavior Support Plans for Students with Autism

Megan Carpenter Ph.D., BCBA-D & Lydia Beahm, Ph.D., BCBA

2025 Applied Research
Status: In Progress

Topics: Social and Communication Skills, Education and School Aged Children, Behavior, Emotions, Mental Health, Miscellaneous

Study of Parent’s AI Coach for Parent-Implemented Communication Interventions for Children with ASD

Jinjun, Xiong, Ph.D.

2025 Applied Research
Status: In Progress

Topics: Education and School Aged Children, Early Intervention

Autistic Parents’ Participatory Engagement in Early Intervention Services: A Needs Assessment

Laurel Benjamin

2025 Graduate Research
Status: In Progress

Topics: Employment, Transition, and Adults, Education and School Aged Children, Early Intervention

Exploring the Diagnosis Process and Educational Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Visual Impairment

Saurym Quezada

2025 Graduate Research
Status: In Progress

Topics: Education and School Aged Children, Families, Early Intervention

Improving Word Reading and Spelling in Autistic Children Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Cayla Solis

2025 Graduate Research
Status: In Progress

Topics: Social and Communication Skills, Education and School Aged Children

The Path Less Visible: Decoding the Autism Care Pathway Through the Lenses of Black Caregivers

Ja'Toria Palmer

2025 Graduate Research
Status: In Progress

Topics: Education and School Aged Children, Behavior, Emotions, Mental Health, Early Intervention

Autistic and Not Lonely: A Creative and Participatory Exploration of How Autistic Adolescents Experience Loneliness

Luciana White

2024 Graduate Research
Status: Completed

Topics: Education and School Aged Children, Families

Caregiver Assisting in Developing Independent Daily Living Skills (AID)

Renming Liu

2024 Graduate Research
Status: Completed

Topics: Education and School Aged Children

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About Our Research Competitions

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Applied Research

$50,000 grants for applied pilot studies

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Graduate Research

$1,000 – $2,000 grants for graduate students

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