September 2021 OARacle: Back to School

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How To

Adjusting to the Post-Pandemic Normal

How should autistics and our families begin adjusting to the new post-pandemic “normal” that is emerging?

Preparing Your Child for the Workplace

Learning workplace skills must extend beyond the classroom. These tips can help you get your child ready for employment success.

Research

Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Campus

Funded by an OAR board-designated grant, this research project aims to create systemic support for autistic students.

Perspective

Preparing Neurodivergent College Students for Careers

One student offers insights on what makes a successful college autism support program by reflecting on his experience with the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM).

Resource Spotlight

Virtual Resources Available for the New School Year

OAR’s Student Corner includes new videos and activities for K-8 peers.

OAR News

Attend OAR's Free Webinar Events

The first of five free webinars about education and employment supports will be on September 16.

Graduate Research Grant Program Opens This Month

OAR’s Graduate Research Grant Program will open for proposals on September 13.

OAR Releases Updated Transition Guide

OAR’s updated transition guide is packed with content, resources, and activities.

2021 Scholarship Winners Announced

Fifty-one students received scholarships in 2021 through the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship and Schwallie Family Scholarship.

OAR Awards New Education Grants

Five education projects received funding through OAR’s Autism Education Grant Program.

Help Make OAR a Top-Rated Charity

Write a review on the Great Nonprofits website by October 31, 2021 and put OAR at the top for the twelfth year in a row.

Participate in Research

Want to be involved in autism research? Researchers are looking for people to participate in their studies right now. These studies take place both remotely and in person. Browse through these research participation opportunities to see if you or someone you know is eligible to participate.

Community News

Spending Time in Nature

Getting outside is good for all of us and may provide specific benefits for autistic children and young people.

Upcoming Events

Ongoing: RUN FOR AUTISM virtual races
September 13: Graduate Research Grant Competition application opens
September 16: Webinar: Supporting Paraprofessionals to Implement Functional Communication Training to Address Challenging Behavior
September 29: Webinar: Families of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
October 7: Webinar: Abil-IT: Changing Lives
October 14: Webinar: Preparing Young Adults for Employment: Empowering Disabled Young Adults to Take Charge of their Transition Out of High School
October 31: Marine Corps Marathon & MCM10K (Arlington, VA)
November 7: TCS New York City Marathon (New York, NY)
November 7: Los Angeles Marathon (Los Angeles, CA)
November 17: Webinar: Employment Supports for Transition-Aged Autistic Youth: How to Support Autistic Young Adults in the Workplace

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Funds raised go directly to the identification of research priorities and the funding of applied research grants that will help individuals and families today. Donations are fully tax-deductible.