Editor’s Note: This is second of a two-part blog on the author’s experience assessing survey data on EFMP and special needs issues for military families. You can view Part 1
Tag Archive: EFMP
Apr
08
Data, Data Everywhere…There’s More to the EFMP Story Than You Think, Part 1
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part blog on the author’s experience assessing survey data on EFMP and special needs issues for military families. by Leslie K.
Feb
23
Moving/PCS’ing – Now what?
In talking to many of my Air Force friends over the last couple of weeks, it sounds like everyone is starting to find our their assignments for next year. This can be a very exciting time for some, as we anxiously await the chance for a change of…
Feb
12
Rights and Responsibilities of Parents of Children with Disabilities
The following information is courtesy of the Fort Meade, Md., Exceptional Family Member Program office. It’s about the Rights and Responsibilities of Parents of Children with Disabilities. Take a look
Dec
22
Assignments and the Exceptional Family Member Program
I know it’s still the holidays and this may be the furthest thing from everyone’s minds, but for those of us in the military, assignments season will fast be upon us. I need to start out with a couple of caveats, I am a JAG (Judge Advocate Genera…
Dec
22
Assignments and the Exceptional Family Member Program
I know it’s still the holidays and this may be the furthest thing from everyone’s minds, but for those of us in the military, assignments season will fast be upon us. I need to start out with a couple of caveats, I am a JAG (Judge Advocate Genera…
Sep
06
Tell DoD what’s on your mind about special needs support
by Nicholas Sabula We’re a week out from the upcoming DoD Advisory Panel on Special Needs and the clock is ticking on providing your input. In order to bring as
Aug
27
Join military families for DoD Military Family Readiness Council at the Pentagon
The Defense Department’s Military Family Readiness Council will meet Sept. 20, 2-4 p.m., in the Pentagon Conference Center B6.A Facebook event page is available here. The purpose of the Council
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
Apr
19
Tour of AMFAS Part 5: Worldwide Installation Resource
When it comes to helping our military families, you are critical. You know what is available around installations you are at or installations you have been to. You know where
Apr
19
To Change Tricare, ECHO and EFMP We’ll Need to Document the Facts
It’s no secret that it requires a great amount of patience, emotional intelligence and great follow-up skills when submitting documentation for services for your autistic child. Tricare overall is a good health care plan, but when it comes to the…
Mar
15
Initiative encourages autism awareness; 1:88 educate, advocate, elevate
By Sarah Harrell III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific CAMP FOSTER, Japan – According to the TRICARE operations manual, Chapter 20, Section 10, “Among the more
Mar
07
Panel Aims to Boost Support to Special-needs Families
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 7, 2012 – Military families with special-needs members would benefit from better communication and education, members of an exceptional family member
Feb
12
Caring For Military Kids with Autism ACT (CKMAA) Perspective
Here is a great post about the CKMAA that I stumbled across. As a military service member I can appreciate both of the benefits and areas of improvement in organizations such as EFMP, ECHO, Tricare and others. There is much good, but there is also much…
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
12
State of AMFAS: 2011 Review
I hope everyone had a safe and prosperous new year. Here at American Military Families Autism Support it’s time to reflect on where we’ve gone and where we plan to
Nov
07
Standardization May Be Key For EFMP Families
For anyone willing to listen
Oct
22
Experiences from a DoD Advisory Panel
by Nicholas Sabula On Sept. 27 military family members representing all services, components and disabilities convened at the Department of Defense Education Activity headquarters in Arlington, Va. The purpose was straight-forward: to discuss issues and offer up solutions to the major overarching issues of the military’s special needs community. It’s been several weeks now since [...]
Sep
09
Input requested for DoD Special Needs Panel
By Nicholas Sabula How would you like the chance to have your voice heard at the highest levels of DoD on items impacting our children? Would you be willing to spend a small amount of time to create a potentially large benefit for our military autism community, even our military special needs community [...]
Aug
12
New Website Added To Recommended Websites – “Military Homefront – EFMP Special Needs Toolkit”
The Department of Defense (DoD) has come up with a pretty good resource on a website called Military Homefront. According to the DoD, Military Homefront is the Department of Defense website for official Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP)…
Aug
11
What Does Tricare ECHO Benefits Provide my Military Dependent?
After your kiddo is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), you can then enroll her into the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO). This is the supplement that provides for a short list of benefits, including getting the necessary ABA se…
Jul
06
PA Guard Drags Its Feet
Once again we are victims of bureaucracy. Let’s start with some facts.
-Current orders end August 15th. That’s FORTY DAYS.
-We have TWO EFMP kids.
-TWO schools to find if we have to PCS
- TWO IEPs that need moved.
-THREE therapists to coordinate (Still on the wait list for one, or it would be FOUR).
-FOUR specialists to coordinate x2… read more »
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…
Jun
08
Educating Your Command About Your Family’s Special Needs in Autism, Part #1
There is something important that you have to accept as a proud military service member who is serving your country: that your family situation and the special needs required of your EFMP, autistic dependent(s) require a greater investment of your pers…
AMFAS Update
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 2 of 4 May 22, 2013
- 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
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
- Autism Mom – Finding A Balance May 22, 2013
- A Cure for Autism? Thoughts and Reflections May 8, 2013
- 87 Blue Balloons and 1 White April 6, 2013
Navy Chaplain: A Story
- Eloping and Autism: How to get a free safety kit for your ASD kid (or share with a family you love) May 22, 2013
- What is the difference? April 14, 2013
- THE BIGGEST SECRET EVER!! March 18, 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