Wow! 100 miles. Well, it you were near a base, the
EFMP program would assist you with any problems
getting services and/or directing you where to go for
resources. I also invited the EFMP coordinator to
assist and sit in with an IEP meeting for Leilani. He
was there along side my husband for support in getting
what I wanted, as far as services and challenges in
homework/classwork. Not living near a base, I truly
don't know that answer. This program doesn't affect
the tricare program. Only because we were living on
base in Okinawa, Japan. I think out in town, from
other military experiences, you most likely pick up
most of the tab. I would go straight to Tricare and
ask them before receiving services. Do you have an
800 number?
I don't know if this was any help, but good luck. I
understand what you're going through. I admire you
and it is not an easy task raising a child with
autism. When the child is younger, it is much easier
to figure out their learning style and manage
behavior. My daughter is considered
high-functioning... Being a teen is not easier
because of moodiness and reluctance to obey. She
resists your efforts and it leaves me drained.
Good Luck again,
Christine
--- "christine@..."
<christine@...> wrote:
> on 3/8/04 1:52 PM, Christine Rodriguez at
> oki622002@... wrote:
>
> > Hi Christine,
> > You can sign up with the "Exceptional Family
> Member
> > Program". It's usually next to the Navy Hospital.
> We
> > were stationed on Okinawa, Japan from 1995-2001
> and we
> > were enrolled with the program for our now 14 yr.
> old
> > daughter with autism. It was a wonderful
> experience
> > working with them and made it possible for us to
> get
> > services with the school for her IEP. Speech and
> > Physical therapist visit the school for sessions
> my
> > daughter was receiving. Plus, I was active
> > volunteering in the elementary school for years.
> I
> > can not tell you any more than that. But yes, you
> do
> > need to enroll your child.
> > Good Luck,
> > Christine
>
> thanks for your quick response.
> My husband is in Yokuska, Japan and my son and i
> live in NY.
> we get services thru the state here (aba, preschool,
> ot, speech)
> The school district has given us everything we
> needed
> (what a great deal you are thinking- but the average
> used house
> costs over $300,000) we can't even afford our own
> home.
> But, i'll do what i have to - to get the services my
> son needs.
> We have never lived near a navy base or hospital.
> I'm probably the only
> Navy wife for a hundred miles :)
> My husband is going to be in Diego Garcia soon (in
> about 6 months).
>
> what else is the program about when you don't live
> near a base?
> Does it change your services with Tricare?
>
> thanks for any input.
> how is your daughter doing now?
> take care-
> Christine
>
>


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