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Self-Advocate Resources

Resources for Self-Advocates

The Organization for Autism Research knows how important having information is for self-advocates. We publish and provide comprehensive guidebooks, manuals, online resources, and booklets for self-advocates that are written by experts in the field and backed by research. Topics include navigating relationships and sexuality to finding meaningful employment.

  • A Guide for Transition to Adulthood

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    Adulthood represents a time in one’s life where there are increased levels of independence, choice, and personal control. These are all qualities that can and should be part of any autistic adult’s life. For many young autistic people and their families, the transition to adulthood is a daunting one, marked by significant changes in available services. Proper planning can ease this difficult transition, however, and ensure that all autistic individuals build the skills and establish the supports that will allow them to take advantage of all that adulthood has to offer. 
    $0.00 SelectFirst two resources are free.

  • Finding Your Way: A College Guide for Students on the Spectrum

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    Everyone deserves a fulfilling college experience, including students on the autism spectrum. OAR’s Finding Your Way: A College Guide for Students on the Spectrum is intended to help autistic students become better prepared for college life and academics. This guide addresses challenges that are both universal and unique to students on the autism spectrum by providing helpful information, guidance, and resources. Finding Your Way offers practical advice from autism experts, powerful narratives from self-advocates, and relevant resource tools. It is intended to help readers anticipate and improve their academic and social situations by advocating for themselves. 
    $0.00 SelectFirst two resources are free.

  • A Mental Health Guide for Autistic College Students

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    Every student experiences stress at some point during college. Created by a team led by Vanessa Bal, Ph.D. and Evan Kleiman, Ph.D. at Rutgers University, OAR’s Mental Health Guide for Autistic College Students is intended to help autistic students promote their own well-being and know when and where to seek mental health services during college. The Mental Health Guide addresses challenges that may come up, as well as tips to promote well-being and cope with feeling overwhelmed. The guide also offers practical advice for navigating access to mental health care for autistic college students and their parents. 
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  • College Central

    College Central is OAR's resource hub for autistic college students. Explore our collection of resources navigating topics such as self-advocacy, academics, campus life, and career and money.
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  • Sex Ed for Self-Advocates

    This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don’t have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that. In each of the nine sections of the guide, self-advocates will be able to read articles and watch brief videos before testing their knowledge about a given topic and practicing new skills.
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  • Everything is Connected to Everything: Improving the Healthcare of Autistic and ADHD Adults

    This OAR-funded resource was created by All Brains Belong VT and provides guidance for medical professionals and autistic individuals in addressing multiple health conditions and improving the health of autistic patients.
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  • Hire Autism

    Hire Autism has resources for job seekers, employers, and those who might be supporting a friend, student, or loved one with their job search. So whether you’re looking for information on how to write a stellar resume or ideas on how to become a more autism-friendly employer, there is something for you!
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