COLUMBIA, Md.–In an effort to focus on strategic issues impacting military families dealing with autism, American Military Families Autism Support announces the formation of a steering committee aimed at ensuring
Tag Archive: autism speaks
Feb
07
New AMFAS Advisory Panel to provide strategic guidance
COLUMBIA, Md.–In an effect to focus on strategic issues impacting military families dealing with autism, American Military Families Autism Support announces the formation of a steering committee aimed at ensuring
Nov
29
Watch Congressional hearing on autism today
A variety of subject matter experts will be on Capital Hill today providing testimony to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform regarding autism spectrum disorder. The hearing titled, “1 in
Jun
16
URGENT SUNDAY DEADLINE: Tell your military autism story to Congress
by Jeremy Hilton Next Wednesday, June 20, at 1430 (in Room 232-A Senate Russell Bldg), the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel will be holding a hearing on the issues
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
03
Thoughts on Congressional briefing about Autism prevalence rates
By Jeremy Hilton Guest Blogger I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation about autism in the Rayburn building on Capitol Hill April 25. The announcement was related
Apr
20
Great Article About the Challenges Military Families Face Who Live With Autism
This article is a great summary of some of the biggest problems military families who live with autism face. Moving from post to post as frequently as we do, especially moving away from those blessed situations where your child is getting every service…
Apr
20
Autism speaks: Marine dad listens, helps piece together puzzle
by Bradley Gordon 2nd Marine Division CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – My son has autism. There, I said it – not easy for a Marine and a proud father. More specifically,
Apr
03
April is Autism Awareness Month!
I know, I know…you must be asking where we have been over the past few months? Well, I’ll tell you that I redeployed from Iraq safely, PCS’d to a new duty location for my final year of commitment to active duty military, tried to shar…
Apr
02
AMFAS participates in Autism Speaks event
If you were at the Autism Speaks event saluting military families Saturday in New York City, you might have seen a familiar online presence in attendance. American Military Families Autism
Mar
14
Autism Speaks event salutes military families
To recognize the start of Autism Awareness Month and Month of the Military Child, Autism Speaks is saluting military families March 31 in New York City. The family-friendly event, held
Feb
04
Military Families with Autism Finally Make it to ‘The Show’
Click –> HERE <– to see the coverage of HR2288 on Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC TRICARE does not cover autism therapies. A separate arm of services called the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) which is secondary to enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) does offer what amounts to an average of 11 hours [...]
Feb
04
Military Families with Autism Finally Make it to ‘The Show’
[Click above image to see coverage of HR2288 on Andrea Mitchell Reports MSNBC] TRICARE does not cover autism therapies. A separate arm of services called the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) which is secondary to enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) does offer what amounts to an average of 11 hours of ABA therapy per week – [...]
Jan
26
Tuesday, Jan. 31 on Capitol Hill: A day of support
By Nicholas Sabula American Military Families Autism Support On Jan.31, I will be taking the day off work to support other military families dealing with autism, as they pay a
Jun
02
The Growth of Autism Legislation – Where is it Heading And Who Really is Responsible?
I just read another great blog post on the Autism Speaks blog about one of the champions of the autism legislation across the United States, Lorri Unumb, who now directs the policy initiatives for Autism Speaks. She discusses about how the law, Ryan…
May
21
Military Moves & Autism – Moving To a New School District
Well, you just came down on orders. In six months from now you’ll be reassigned to a new duty location across the country. You have done this before, but this time you know things will be different. The last time you PCS’d you didn’t have little …
AMFAS Update
- Flag Day Important to America’s Military June 14, 2013
- Happy Birthday Army June 14, 2013
- Memorial Day: A Day to Remember May 27, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 4 of 4 May 24, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 3 of 4 May 23, 2013
CMKAA
- DoD Reports to Congress with Mystifying Excuses for Failing to Comply with Legislation June 5, 2013
- TRICARE Stalls on Implementing Treatments February 25, 2013
- FY2013 NDAA Includes One-Year Pilot Program January 2, 2013
Confessions from Household Six
- Sometimes You Just Need to Wallow – For a Minute June 7, 2013
- Cyber Schools in Pennsylvania May 30, 2013
- Please Stop the Ride May 12, 2013
Stim City
- DoD Reports to Congress with Mystifying Excuses for Failing to Comply with Legislation June 5, 2013
- I Was Struck by Lightning April 26, 2013
- In the Land of Oz (Home of the IEP) April 12, 2013
Captain Dad – Family Life with Autism, twins, and the Military
- Happy Father's Day June 15, 2013
- Going on a Mission - and Skittles! April 6, 2013
- March Madness March 16, 2013
Lily and the Roses
- The Terrible Two's At Age 6 1/2? June 5, 2013
- Autism Mom – Finding A Balance May 22, 2013
- A Cure for Autism? Thoughts and Reflections May 8, 2013
Spouse,Kids and Special Needs aren’t things issued in a Seabag?
- For Alex Spourdalakis.. Another Autistic life Lost. June 13, 2013
- Adding a Little Autism Ambiance to your Life. June 12, 2013
- Online Bullies.. Hiding behind the Avatar.. June 7, 2013
Navy Chaplain: A Story
- To the best dad I know.... June 16, 2013
- Time is Precious June 14, 2013
- Eloping and Autism: How to get a free safety kit for your ASD kid (or share with a family you love) May 22, 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!
- Father's Day June 17, 2013
- I said UNCLE!!! June 13, 2013
- IEP, IFSP, ARD, ECI and all the other things in between June 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
- Flu Shots Are Made From WHAT? June 17, 2013
- The Likes and Loves of Isaac McMillan June 15, 2013
- The Beautiful Side of my Child with Autism. June 6, 2013
Living Victory
- Going on a Space Walk! June 15, 2013
- Two Words June 14, 2013
- Gone Too Soon June 11, 2013
The Holland’s Home
- Happy Father’s Day June 17, 2013
- Sabbath Rest June 16, 2013
- We are low on funding so… February 12, 2013
Raising Soldiers 4 Christ
- New Bible Study with Good Morning Girls June 4, 2013
- Review of Pathway Readers May 27, 2013
- Our thoughts on the new Boy Scouts Policy May 26, 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!
- Father's Day June 17, 2013
- I said UNCLE!!! June 13, 2013
- IEP, IFSP, ARD, ECI and all the other things in between June 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
- Potty progress continues June 16, 2013
- Anxiety over Ben's preschool placement June 13, 2013
- T-Ball June 12, 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
- Finally, all grown up? June 16, 2013
- College orientation surprise for me & my aspie June 16, 2013
- What a way to spend a day, hike challenge by W December 24, 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