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Tag Archive: military autism
Apr
04
Nov
27
AMFAS encourages sharing our cause on Giving Tuesday
On Nov. 27 American Military Families Autism Support reached out to supporters, encouraging them to take part in Giving Tuesday. While the days following Thanksgiving offered, Black Friday, Small
Nov
01
AMFAS recognizes Military Family Month
November is a special time of year for our military families. In addition to Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holidays, the entire month is recognized as Military Family Month. During the
Oct
19
DOD Seeks Mentors to Help Hire People with Disabilities
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2012 – The Defense Department on Oct. 26 will kick off its annual volunteer mentoring program to help hire
Oct
07
11 years of War in Afghanistan
Today marks the 11-year anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom and the first American strikes against Al Qaeda and Taliban targets inside Afghanistan. It also marks 11 years that our military families,
Oct
07
11 years of War in Afghanistan
Today marks the 11-year anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom and the first American strikes against Al Qaeda and Taliban targets inside Afghanistan. It also marks 11 years that our military families,
Sep
14
Opportunities to join the AMFAS Team
American Military Families Autism Support continues to look for new and innovative ways to support our families. The benefit of having a great community is that there are a lot
Aug
05
Breaks an important part of Autism fight
By Nicholas Sabula When I started work on the American Military Families Autism Support project almost four years ago, I never imagined the amount of time and effort I
Aug
04
Happy 222nd Birthday to our U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard is a unique part of America’s military. Originally founded on Aug. 4, 1790 by President George Washington’s signing of the Tariff Act, the service now falls
May
14
Tour of AMFAS Part 9: The Community
If there is one word that encompasses what American Military Families Autism Support is about, it’s community. Our community is diverse, savvy and typically without a lot of time on
Apr
21
Tour of AMFAS Part 7: Events
As we continue with a look at the different functions of the website, we come to an important option that will help increase awareness of autism-related events for our military
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
20
Tour of AMFAS Part 6: AMFAS Answers
Everyone has questions. When it comes to military families and autism we have a bunch. To help our families get to the heart of their questions, we created what we
Apr
11
Tour of AMFAS Part 4: Website overview
In the early 2000s most every organizational leader was adamant that they needed a website. It didn’t matter that they had no clue what that meant. They had to have
Apr
10
Tour of AMFAS Part 3: Social Media
The term social media is universal, yet a lot of people don’t get the full benefit of what it is meant to offer. We understand this capability and use it
Apr
02
AMFAS recognizes World Autism Awareness Day
April 2 is a special day for anyone around the globe who knows someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder. On this day, organizations, businesses, government officials and lots and lots of
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
21
Your opinion counts for DoD Advisory Panel
by Nicholas Sabula Time is getting close for the upcoming DoD EFMP Advisory Panel and I’ll just take the opportunity to say thanks for the input and please pass the survey to anyone who has feedback on military support of our special needs families. Since I last wrote about the panel, I’ve been busy meeting [...]
Sep
15
AMFAS salutes America’s newest Medal of Honor recipient
Today President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Marine Sgt. Dakota L. Meyer at the White House. His leadership, compassion and unyielding drive under the worst situations are what makes America’s military the world’s finest. While he will be known by most for his heroic actions that took place in Afghanistan on Sept. [...]
May
26
Coded for AMFAS
AMFAS has unveiled a few technology-driven options for getting out the word on our community. Featured on our flyers for attendees at the AutismOne conference in Chicago are what are known as QR (short for Quick Response) codes (they can be read quickly by a cell phone). If you have an iPhone or Android phone, [...]
Apr
02
Autism in the Military
By Air Force Maj. Nicholas J. Sabula Defense Media Activity The second of April has special significance for my family — one year ago I was transitioning out of Afghanistan and returning home to a family I had not seen in seven months. What kept me going through the deployment was not just the important [...]
Jan
05
2011: Year of the Autism Warrior
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 go in 2011. First off, we are deeming 2011 Year of the Autism Warrior. Simply put, this is an important year for military families dealing [...]
Nov
22
Autism 101
Boy I sure wish there was such a thing. Life would be a heck of a lot easier for sure. I have been wanting to write a post about Eli to update everyone on his progress and setbacks, because there are so many people out there who are support…
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