Organization for Autism Research

Research and Resources that help families today.

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OAR is the only Autism organization which focuses solely on applied research.

OAR is the only autism organization which focuses solely on applied research.

Putting research to work providing answers to questions for those confronted directly and indirectly by autism
Funding research studies that investigate treatments, educational approaches, and statistical aspects of autism

Studies funded by OAR

More for parents on autism,
pdd & Asperger Syndrome

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What's Up With Nick?

What’s up with Nick? is a new package from OAR teaching students in grades 4 through 8 about autism. As part of Autism Awareness month, OAR is offering the What’s up with Nick? Guide along with a poster and lesson plan for students to use to teach their peers about autism. If you are interested in receiving the package for your classroom or your child’s school please contact Allison Gilmour at agilmour@researchautism.org or 703-243-9762.

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April OARacle is now available.

ICare4Autism is sponsoring an international conference in Jerusalem, Israel, August 1-2. Click here for more information.

OAR has charity entries into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!

2011 Graduate Student Grant Recipient, Lillian Christon is seeking professionals working with children with autism spectrum disorders to participate in a research survey. Check it out!