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January 2017: Happy New Year from everyone at OAR!
 
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Prepare for a Transition
Dr. Diane Adreon offers these suggestions to help ease transitions to new environments for children and teens with autism.

Research Preview   


   

 

Factors in Vocational Outcomes
New OAR-funded study at Drexel will examine how modifiable factors affect vocational rehabilitation outcomes.


Perspective      



 



 
The Value of Patience and Perspective
Autism mom, Jenn Lynn, says it takes great patience and positivity to find the miracle in each moment.


Resource Spotlight      
 

 


 
New Website Features Research Portal
OAR’s new research portal provides a bank of information on OAR-funded research studies.

 


OAR News

 

Scholarship Program Now Open
The 2017 OAR Scholarship Program is accepting applications through Friday, May 5.


OAR Invites Research Applications
OAR is accepting applications for its Applied Research Competition and Graduate Research Grant Program.

New Year, New Staff Member
OAR welcomes Saman Kamgar-Parsi who joined the staff as a programs and outreach associate.


Community News

Penguin Robot Designed to Help Children with Autism

Interactive robot is designed to provide therapy support and reduce costs.

"Off the Rails" Tells Darius McCollum’s Story
A
new documentary captures the story of a man with Asperger syndrome whose love of transit has landed him in trouble.


 

Upcoming Events in 2017

 

January 15: RUN FOR AUTISM - 2017 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon (Houston, TX)


February 10: Graduate research grant proposals due

March 19: 2017 United Airlines NYC Half (New York City, NY) 

 

March 25: Casino Night (Arlington, VA)

March 27:
Applied research preproposals due


May 7: RUN FOR AUTISM - Dick's Sporting Goods Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay (Pittsburgh, PA) 

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