Unfortunately, we are only going to see more of this as a growing and aging autism population works to find acceptance in a culture that is much indifferent, apathetic and ignorant of autism. Please join me and Pathways In Autism in signing this petiti…
Tag Archive: advocacy
Oct
22
Expect Spin With Autism Mandates
This is to be expected as mandates across the states now start to take effect. “Creative” maneuvering by the insurance companies is going to delay, defer, or deny coverage for ABA as much as possible due to the effect on their bottom line. …
Aug
26
The Berge Family Victory For ABA for All Retirees!
We are so proud of this family who fought the good fight and won! What a precedent they have set. We have yet to see, ultimately, how Tricare will respond, but suffice to say that RETIREES NOW GET ABA COVERAGE FOR AUTISM!! Please take a look here and G…
Aug
01
Ernie Els a Hero For Autism
I greatly appreciate those celebrities who take the time to advance the cause of autism awareness and advocacy. I think their “star power” really makes a difference in our growing community. Not discounting other celebrities and professiona…
Jul
29
Manchester Schools Refuse to Maintain Transportation Monitor. Oh. And Chicken Bones.
If you haven’t been around for the fun, please read THIS, THIS, and THIS.
Cheers.
Jun
19
Military Spouse of The Year Jeremy Hilton
This certainly isn’t new news, however, it is worth posting about. Jeremy Hilton was recently named Military Spouse of The Year for 2012. In order to win this honor, a military spouse first has to be submitted by their native service that they re…
May
25
Behind Closed Doors
These are the Members of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. These are the people who decide behind closed doors whether or not to accept an amendment similar to the one we passed last week in the House that will give our children the autism treatments we have been waiting for. Behind closed doors. When no [...]
May
18
When Stars Align
Me: “I really don’t feel up to going tonight.” SGM: “Me either. But hell, we have a babysitter for once.” Me: “Good point.” - That was the evening last February, 2011, headed out the door with SGM to meet with Congressman John Larson and other families with autism. § I didn’t want to. I had [...]
May
17
How Much Is Too Much When It Comes To Your Child’s Treatment?
I wanted to share something with you that I believe every loving, involved and advocating parent struggles with when it comes to the care and well being of his autistic child. I know that many of mine and my wife’s discussions revolve around this, an…
Mar
01
Crappy Transportation Company – Finger Lickin’ Good Times
This is PART THREE in a gripping saga about Crappy Transportation Company. If you are new to the story, please read THIS, then THIS. Thanks. So. After using an empty, greasy Dunkin Donuts bag to smoosh away the CHICKEN BONES from under RM’s seat and then securing her tightly in the safety straps, I kissed [...]
Feb
17
You’re a FIVE-Star in My Book
One-click YOUR kick-ass advocacy skills at CMKAA.org. Tell your US Rep to sign on to HR2288 Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act. Hooah.
Feb
07
Late Bloomer
“I want to tell you that Rachel is incredibly special in so many ways, and yet I want you to know that she’s not special at all. I want you to know that there is nothing in her that is not in each and every single one of us, and that once it’s awakened, it [...]
Jan
07
One Year Anniversary for Pathways In Autism! Goal Setting Time!
I want to wish you all a happy and successful 2012!!! I can’t believe it has been a year since my first post on this blog. It is my hope that something that was written was helpful to someone who is caring for, parenting, loves or knows someone w…
Dec
10
“I’m Just a Bill” by CMKAA
For anyone looking for a refresher on how the Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act – H.R. 2288 (CMKAA) is going to need your help to get passed, I’m handing over today’s post to Schoolhouse Rock. Don’t let CMKAA die in committee. I don’t have the cash or enough booze for the funeral. [...]
Oct
06
Real vs Perceived Stress in Life
Stress. Every family who is
Oct
04
Taking Responsibility
Before I make my point
Aug
29
Family Advocate of the Year Award Winner – The ARC of the Pike’s Peak Region, CO
I had been waiting for them to update their website, but I just couldn’t wait any longer before it moves from NEWS to OLDS, lol. My very special wife, and fellow advocate Lisa, is this year’s ARC of the Pike’s Peak Region winner of th…
Aug
29
Family Advocate of the Year Award Winner – The ARC of the Pike’s Peak Region, CO
I had been waiting for them to update their website, but I just couldn’t wait any longer before it moves from NEWS to OLDS, lol. My very special wife, and fellow advocate Lisa, is this year’s ARC of the Pike’s Peak Region winner of th…
Aug
05
New Website Added to Blogroll – “Welcome To Stimcity”
I have been reading and searching into my fellow bloggers who share similar family situations and outlooks on life in regard to the affects of autism. Here is a very dedicated blog to that end and yet another family fighting the good fight in awareness…
Jul
19
The Growing Need For Cohesive Effort in Awareness & Advocacy For Military Families Living With Autism
Sorry I have been off the grid for a while! Deployment in the final days of the War in Iraq have been keeping me increasingly busy and unable to attend to my duties for all of you! I have to tell you that is always a great feeling when you make a new c…
Jun
26
Are Changes To Tricare Benefits For Autism On The Way?
It is such a tough time for the DoD to consider changes to benefits packages for service members right now, but there are legislators right now that are trying anyway. Here is a link to an article of two legislatures who are pushing for autistic benefi…
May
11
Compton Unified Schools and Their Blood Sucking Lawyers
I just got this email hot off the Outlook press today. This is the stuff that makes my blood boil as the parent of an autistic child who has in the past had to press a due process in order to adjudicate my son’s education. It riles me to NO END w…
May
08
Happy Mother’s Day Mommies! The Top 10 Reasons Why My Boy’s Mom is the Best!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there, especially all of those entrusted with the special charge of caring for an autistic child. I am very thankful for my loving wife, partner in advocacy and dedicated mom to our three boys on the auti…
May
05
The IDEA Restoration Act – Contact Your Rep in Congress! Final Week!
Have I ever shared with you that I can’t stand “minimums” or “limits”? Of course I haven’t, as we’re still getting to know each other. Minimums to me represent the least possible amount of effort or requirement on order to barely satisfy …
May
04
Rules of Combat (Advocacy, that is)
Here is a neat little post that I stumbled across going through some old RSS feeds from Wrightslaw. I appreciate the comparison to combat in this post. Pat Howey is a Wrightslaw seminar provider and according to her blog page has been an advocate for s…
AMFAS Update
- Finding Answers in Chicago at AutismOne May 21, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 1 of 4 May 21, 2013
- Armed Forces Day celebrates America’s warriors May 18, 2013
- Happy Mother Warrior’s Day May 12, 2013
- National Teacher Appreciation Day, Week a Chance to Give Thanks May 7, 2013
CMKAA
- TRICARE Stalls on Implementing Treatments February 25, 2013
- FY2013 NDAA Includes One-Year Pilot Program January 2, 2013
- TIME Magazine Highlights Last Minute Kill of CMKAA December 21, 2012
Confessions from Household Six
- Please Stop the Ride May 12, 2013
- Autism Awareness Today and EVERY Day April 23, 2013
- Go Ahead, Laugh AT Me April 12, 2013
Captain Dad – Family Life with Autism, twins, and the Military
- Going on a Mission - and Skittles! April 6, 2013
- March Madness March 16, 2013
- Reading Tea Leaves March 2, 2013
Lily and the Roses
- A Cure for Autism? Thoughts and Reflections May 8, 2013
- 87 Blue Balloons and 1 White April 6, 2013
- Why Autism Families Can Benefit From Blogging April 2, 2013
Navy Chaplain: A Story
- What is the difference? April 14, 2013
- THE BIGGEST SECRET EVER!! March 18, 2013
- 2012... Bella's Miracle Year! January 6, 2013
Who’s Teaching Who?
- Transitions: From Sampling to Eating March 21, 2013
- Today’s Lesson: Appreciation February 2, 2013
- First Impressions October 17, 2012
Oh What A Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Conner’s Search For A Voice
- The dreaded word. Deployment. March 21, 2013
- All our friends are different. February 18, 2013
- Sick in disguise. January 22, 2013
Red Green Lellow
- God make me a Warrior Mama. May 21, 2013
- Claiming my Namesake May 19, 2013
- Recovery for our kids with Autism: Getting out of our comfort zone April 28, 2013
The Holland’s Home
- We are low on funding so… February 12, 2013
- Book Review: Tent of David by Boaz Michael January 16, 2013
- Hey There Delilah January 2, 2013
Raising Soldiers 4 Christ
- Focusing on the Gospel this Resurrection March 28, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do and Special Needs March 17, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do….is it Biblical February 25, 2013
Pathways in Autism
- Please Sign Petition For Sensitivity Training At Whole Foods January 14, 2013
- Expect Spin With Autism Mandates October 23, 2012
- Watch Your Little Eloper! October 15, 2012
Pieces
- Truth From the Fox February 26, 2013
- Again I Rise February 21, 2013
- Working Together February 6, 2013
Oh What a Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Autism Recovered
- Kate's recovery story April 16, 2012
- Fairies get a new swing outside February 29, 2012
- Craftiness February 25, 2012
Four Cannons
- BFF’s May 22, 2012
- An Emotional Glimpse Into My Heart… May 17, 2012
- Soooo Ready For Spring! February 20, 2012
P.R.E.K.P.A.
- OUTINGS with 3 small children, Autism and only 1 parent August 7, 2011
- NEW DIET FOR KAITLYN!!! August 7, 2011
- ALL GROWN UP!!! August 2, 2011
Michelle’s maniacal musings on mommyhood
- Kindergarten graduation May 12, 2013
- The battle with strep continues May 12, 2013
- Hello Kitty May 3, 2013
A House of Hagfeldt’s
- You say its your birthday! na na na na na it's my birthday too! yeah! na na na na na March 1, 2013
- What's the deal-eo February 16, 2013
- Christmas 2012 January 16, 2013
ArmyWifeToddlerMom
- Remembering Ramzi Doany 10 years later September 11, 2011
- And she'll have fun fun fun till her Daddy takes her t-bird away June 16, 2011
- And more June 6, 2011
Army Wife and Autism Life
- Crazy Beautiful life February 13, 2013
- What the... January 26, 2012
- A Beautiful Moment November 21, 2011
Pajama Camper
- Family Update October 19, 2011
- Open House August 12, 2011
- Been Awhile August 11, 2011
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome
- What a way to spend a day, hike challenge by W December 24, 2012
- My aspie's rude awakening September 26, 2012
- Me, the problem? September 18, 2012
Shot’s Spot
- Send a deployment hug November 8, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 6 - Writing August 6, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 4 - Somewhere you sat August 4, 2012
Major Autism
- No one can tell you how to build October 4, 2011
- What causes autism? June 14, 2011
- Is this Autism (Money) Awareness Month? April 3, 2011