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Organization for Autism Research
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, Virginia 2,606 followers
Research and resources that help families today!
About us
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research that can be applied to help families, educators, caregivers, and individuals with autism find much-needed answers to their immediate and urgent questions. OAR’s mission is to apply research to the challenges of autism.
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https://researchautism.org/
External link for Organization for Autism Research
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- Funding applied research, Evidence-based autism resources, Run for Autism fundraising program, Autism in the School House initiatives, Hire Autism, and Employment of adults with autism
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2111 Wilson Blvd
Suite 401
Arlington, Virginia 22201, US
Employees at Organization for Autism Research
Updates
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When two of Libby Fink’s children were diagnosed with autism, her family faced opportunity and challenges. Together, they wrote a new story. Read the article in this month's issue of the OARacle Newsletter!
Autism Gave Us A New Story | Organization for Autism Research
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Our 2024 Youth Art Contest Autism Ally Age 10 & Under Winner is titled Angels of Growth by artist Ishee J. from Pembroke Redmond, WA. Ishee described their art as "Sun and Water are angels of growth. Almost all life on Earth needs Sun and Water to grow. May these two angels of growth help us all become who we want to become." Congratulations Ishee! 🎉 #Autism #AutismAcceptance #artcontest #youthart
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Did you know? Our Guide for Military Families is available in English and Spanish! Through these guides, we provide quality information about autism in a military context. Check them out on our website today!
A Guide for Military Families | Organization for Autism Research
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An autism diagnosis can bring about many different feelings, for both you and your child. If your child is having a difficult time accepting their new diagnosis, check out this advice for helping them build a positive identity and self-esteem. Read the article in this month's issue of the OARacle Newsletter!
Helping Your Child Accept Their Autism Diagnosis | Organization for Autism Research
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Our OARacle Newsletter has great articles for everyone in the autism community! Check out this Readers' Favorite about the use of communication boards for nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals. https://lnkd.in/gzxs2pDc Want articles like this delivered directly to you? Sign up for our monthly newsletter today!
OARacle Newsletter | Organization for Autism Research
https://researchautism.org
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Our 2024 Youth Art Contest Autistic Youth Age 14+ Winner is titled Amelia – A Self Love Portrait by artist Layla C. from Pembroke Pines, FL. Layla described their art as "Amelia is a young woman who has struggled to find her inner beauty. After a little work and a lot of self love, when Amelia closes her eyes, this is who she sees. She has grown and learned to see herself in the way that she deserves!" Congratulations Layla! 🎉 #Autistic #AutismCommunity #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismAcceptance #AutismResearch
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Don't forget to sign up for our webinar happening this Thursday! 💻 Join us in discussing ways to enhance connections, community building, and priority outcomes for autistic students in middle and high school. Register today!
Webinar: Building Connection and Community in Middle and High School Settings | Organization for Autism Research
https://researchautism.org
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The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) recently reported total funding for autism research and trends in specific research areas from 2019-2020. 🔎 Read a summary of the report in the latest issue of the OARacle Newsletter!
IACC Releases 2019-2020 Research Funding Report | Organization for Autism Research
https://researchautism.org