OAR’S MISSION IS TO APPLY RESEARCH TO THE CHALLENGES OF AUTISM.
We strive to use science to address the social, educational, and treatment concerns of self-advocates, parents, autism professionals, and caregivers. The mission of “applying” research to answer questions of daily concern to those living with autism defines our goals and program objectives and shapes our budget.
In addition to funding research, our mission includes the requirements to:
Disseminate new and useful information to as many members of the autism community as possible, and Direct all research and programs initiatives toward enhancing the quality of life for individuals with autism.
Organization for Autism Research
We are the Organization for Autism Research, better known as OAR. OAR is an organization founded and led by parents and grandparents of children with autism, who serve as the Board of Directors providing leadership, life experience, and heart.
The last and most important piece of the OAR paradigm is the community we serve. It is strong. It is diverse. It is vocal. It is unyielding in its quest for answers. On one hand the community is our reason for being; on the other, it is the source from which we draw strength, support, inspiration, and the capacity to act and do good.
Content from: Organization for Autism Research