Organization for Autism Research (OAR)

I serve as a Council Member on the Self-Advocate Advisory Council (SAAC) for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).

As a council member, I collaborate with fellow autistic self-advocates to provide direct input on OAR's research priorities, educational resources, grant applications, and community guidebooks. Our work ensures that applied autism research directly reflects the needs, interests, and lived realities of the autistic community.

I also participate as a panelist and speaker for OAR educational webinars and events, addressing topics such as workplace inclusion, career navigation, and adult life on the spectrum.

Reading

• Organization for Autism Research Official Website - OAR uses applied science to answer questions that autistic individuals and their families face daily.
• OAR Self-Advocate Advisory Council (SAAC) - OAR's Self-Advocate Advisory Council ensures autistic voices guide research agendas and program development.
• Driving Forward: Living Your Best Life as an Autistic Adult - OAR webinar exploring strategies, community, and career insights for living your best adult life as an autistic individual.
• Autism Inclusion in the Workplace Panel (OAR Recording) - Recorded panel discussion on autism inclusion in the workplace hosted by OAR.