It’s the time when you discover who you are as an individual, and how you define yourself within the whole of society. Just as important, it’s a time to prepare for adulthood and independence.
In addition to the everyday challenges, mistakes, and adventures that come with the typical high school experience, many autistic people face unique challenges. Some of you might struggle more with planning and time management than others normally would. For many, making friends simply doesn’t happen overnight, and requires a great deal of effort.
This section of the website is dedicated to supporting autistic high school students.
Learn more about the resources we have for high schoolers.
College and Mental Health: An Interview with Nyla Cooper
OAR interviewed Nyla Cooper, a 2022 Synchrony Family Scholarship winner, and member of OAR’s Scholars’ Society, about the impact of mental health on her…
In a recent Biospace article, John Ricco, the co-founder of Atlantic Group Recruiting, explained that autistic employees “often…
OAR Announces Synchrony Tech Scholarship Recipients
It is OAR’s pleasure to announce the two recipients of the first of two rounds of the 2023 Synchrony…
