Every August 17, National Nonprofit Day recognizes the organizations, employees, volunteers, donors and community members who work together to make a difference. The day celebrates the positive impact nonprofits have on communities and encourages people to learn more about the causes they support. National Nonprofit Day was established in 2017.
As the new school year begins, many families hear the terms IEP and 504 Plan; but often there is confusion about what each of these are. While both are designed to support students with disabilities, they serve different purposes.
When people think about autism, one of the most common misconceptions is that autistic people simply prefer to be alone. While many autistic individuals do value solitude as a way to rest, regulate or recover from sensory and social demands, that preference should not be confused with social isolation or loneliness.
When people think about autism, they often picture a child who knows every fact about dinosaurs, a teenager who can identify every make and model of train or even an adult who can recite air travel schedules. While these are common stereotypes, they only scratch the surface of what special interests really are and why they matter.
For many years, autism was considered a condition that primarily affected boys. In fact, much of the early research that shaped our understanding of autism focused almost exclusively on males. As a result, the "classic" signs of autism that clinicians were trained to recognize often reflected how autism presents in boys.
Peer support is built on shared lived experience. Whether it's an autistic adult mentoring another autistic person, a parent connecting with another parent or siblings sharing their unique perspectives, these relationships offer something that professional services alone cannot: the reassurance that someone else understands.
Many autistic people spend a lot of energy attempting to hide or suppress autistic traits in order to fit into social expectations. This process is commonly called masking or camouflaging.
In a year that often felt uncertain and divided, Autism Oklahoma (AO) focused on something powerful: bringing people together. Through education, support, connection and community, we found joy.
When people hear the word "exercise," they often think about physical fitness, weight management or athletic performance. While movement certainly contributes to physical health, its value extends far beyond those outcomes—especially for autistic individuals.
When people hear the word "exercise," they often think about physical fitness, weight management or athletic performance. While movement certainly contributes to physical health, its value extends far beyond those outcomes—especially for autistic individuals.
Summer can be a wonderful break from the school year, but for many autistic children, the loss of routine and structure can create unexpected challenges.
Elopement – also called wandering – is a serious safety concern for many individuals of all ages with autism.
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