May 2021 OARacle: Health

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How To

Help Your Child Wear a Mask

If your child won’t wear a mask, these strategies can help you teach your child to get used to mask wearing.

Research

Reducing Obesity in Autistic Children

Researchers evaluated an intervention to encourage healthy eating and physical activity.

Resource Spotlight

Critical Health Care Issues Examined

In OAR’s April webinar series, researchers discussed health care challenges faced by young autistic adults.

OAR News

Apply for an Autism Education Grant

These grants support projects that promote autism awareness and acceptance, with amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Thanks to You, OAR Had a Most Wonderful April

With your support, OAR reached its campaign goals. But the work’s not done…here’s how you can help.

Announcing Our 2021 Graduate Research Grantees

OAR is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 Graduate Research Grants.

New Autism Navigators Join the Program

Navigators play a critical role in helping job seekers. Meet our newest navigators and find out how you can join them.

Community News

What to Watch in May

PBS featured some new shows and characters as part of its April National Autism Acceptance Month programming.

Upcoming Events

Ongoing: RUN FOR AUTISM virtual races
July: Soak Up The Sun Summer Distance Series
September 16: Webinar: Supporting Paraprofessionals to Implement Functional Communication Training to Address Challenging Behavior

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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.