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Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Autistic Children May Begin Early
Alarming statistics from a study done by researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute indicate that suicidal thoughts and behaviors may…
OAR Welcomes New Development Associate
Shea Savage started her job as development associate on April 3. Her primary goal is to identify resources that will enable OAR to…
It’s an Active for Autism Wrap
The sixth annual Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash raised over $55,000 for OAR’s …
Interested in Employment? Read These Hire Autism Articles
Hire Autism posts featured articles on various employment topics to provide much-needed answers to common job search-related questions. Read the newest articles:…
Apply for a Peer Education Grant
OAR has helped educate more than 194,000 children through the Peer Education program since 2012. With the second…
Celebrate Autism All Year with OAR
While Autism Acceptance Month has come and gone, we know many of you wish to remain active, do more for the cause, or…
Health Resources for Autistic Individuals and Families
Autistic individuals deserve access to health information that’s tailored for their needs. Do you want advice on how to advocate for yourself…
I am the mom of four amazing kids (Connor, 25; Riley, 17; Grace, 12; and Kane, 8). I work as a life…
Suicide Risk Screening and Care for Autistic Youth
In November, OAR’s Board of Directors authorized funding for eight applied autism research studies in 2024. These new grants, totaling $297,569, bring OAR’s…
Helping Your Child Accept Their Autism Diagnosis
After finding out that your child is autistic, you may have a sense of relief and empowerment because you knew they were different…
Announcing 2024 Youth Art Contest Winners
Thank you to all the talented artists who participated in OAR’s 2024 Youth Art Contest. With entries from 125 artists across 24 states and…
IACC Releases 2019-2020 Research Funding Report
In March, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) released its 2019-2020 IACC Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report. The…
