Applied Research Competition

Overview

<p>Background. Since 2002, the Organization for Autism Research has proudly contributed more than $3.7 million in research grants. OAR is currently accepting proposals for its 2019 Applied Research Competition. Through this competition, OAR intends to promote evidence-based practices delivered from research in the following areas:<br /> • The analysis, evaluation, or comparison of current models of assessment, intervention, or systems of service delivery, including policy analysis<br /> • Applied aspects of educational, behavioral, or social/communicative intervention<br /> • Effective intervention across the lifespan for individuals considered to be severely impacted by autism<br /> • Adult issues such as continuing education, employment, residential supports, sexuality instruction, quality-of-life determinants, and “later intervention”<br /> • Issues related to family support, social and community integration, assessment and intervention with challenging behavior, and the use of technology in support of learners with ASD<br /> Objective. OAR seeks to fund studies that expand the body of knowledge related to autism intervention and treatment, produce practical and clearly objective results, have the potential to impact public policy, and provide outcomes that offer to enhance quality of life for persons with autism and their families. While applicants are always free to submit on any relevant area of research or intervention, this year, OAR is placing an emphasis on research that addresses the following targeted areas:<br /> • Community-Based Assessment and Intervention for Challenging Behavior<br /> • Effectiveness of Augmentative Communication Systems<br /> • Improving Access to and Effectiveness of Existing Systems and Services<br /> • Integrated Employment<br /> • Intersectionality, Equity and Diversity<br /> • Mental Health Assessment and Intervention<br /> • Mid-life and Older Adults<br /> • Residential/Community Services and Supports<br /> While there is no guarantee of funding, studies that address these topics will receive additional scoring credit during the review process. Studies may range from one to two years.</p>