Culturally Adapted Approaches to Supporting Arabic-Speaking Individuals with Autism
When we talk about supporting autistic individuals, we often rely on models and strategies developed in cultural contexts very different...
Additional IDEA Funding Available to States
In mid-May, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it will provide an additional $144 million to states and districts to use for Individuals with...
London Marathon Team Reaches New Heights
Windy Tanner intends to fundraise for OAR until she’s raised $50,000—enough to fund a new research study. “In April 2023, my older brother, who was...
Your Support Made the Difference!
Each year, OAR lays out ambitious goals for engaging community members in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout the beginning...
Improving Mental Health Services for Autistic Youth
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
Everything Changed: An Excerpt from “What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic”
The following excerpt is shared with the author’s permission from the book What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic, which...
How to Write a Resume Without Work Experience
I’ve been supporting autistic adults seeking employment for several years now. One of the questions I get asked the most is: Do...
“We are people of color, we’re Black, that’s part of our culture…the experience as a Black caregiver, it’s very, very...
Culturally Responsive Care for Latinx Families
For Latinx families in the United States, healthcare services are not always easy to navigate for reasons beyond mere language...
Development and Evaluation of a Community-Informed Assent-Based ABA Approach
In October 2025, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research grants. These new research grants, totaling...
Creating an Environment Where All Can Thrive
Diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, are trendy topics in today’s world. So, what do they mean? Diversity, equity, and...
OAR Resources Speak Many Languages
Did you know that OAR offers a variety of autism resources in multiple languages? Accessing resources in a familiar language...
