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...
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...
Help Create a More Inclusive World All Year Long
Thank you for being part of this year’s Autism Acceptance Month campaign. Our collective impact did not end when April...
2026 Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash Raises Funds and Fun
Five-hundred and fifty virtual and in-person participants took on the annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash to support...
Meet Our Newest Navigator Cohort
This spring, OAR’s Hire Autism Program sprang forward with eight new talented volunteers who became navigators. With their assistance and...
New National Autism Research Guidance Group Holds First Meeting
On March 3, a group of autism researchers and advocates announced the creation of an independent advisory body to help...
First-ever RUN FOR AUTISM Tokyo Marathon Team a Success
In March, six RUN FOR AUTISM runners who made up the first Tokyo Marathon team raised over $33,000. All longtime...
