So far I have heard from a few BCBA providers who would like to be included
on the list of TriCare providers being made available for military parents
being restationed to other bases (being made available on-line that is).
Any BCBA's out there who would like to be included, please send me an email
at SteppingStonesConsulting@....  Also, if you know of other BCBAs
serving the area(s) you serve, please include them as well in the email
(with their permission of course).  The larger my list is, the more choices
that gives parents when they move.  I would like to have a HUGE list!  That
would be great! Parents, if you'd like to send me who your providers are
(assuming they agree to be included in the list), what areas they serve, and
whether they do Echo or both Echo and Demo, I'll add them to the list of
providers.  *Also, if there are STs or OTs (or any other providers) you'd
like to send my way, I will make a list for them too - so don't be stingy
with your lists!  : )  *Then, I'll forward everything I've got to the new
website Nick mentioned.  Thanks, Nick.  It's a great idea to have that
website, and I think it will be extremely helpful once finished. I also
noticed on the new website a subheading for dietary restrictions. If help is
needed on gathering information for those who have been diagnosed as having
an intolerance to gluten or who need information to know how to go about
getting tested for the intolerance, just let me know.  I've had the
intolerance for years and I'd be happy to share what I know.   Have a nice
Thursday!  Hopefully all of you are remaining healthier than our house is
right now!  We all have the flu!  Ugh.

Christen Boutwell, BCBA

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 8:13 PM, Mary Bourgeois <diznychic@...> wrote:

>
>
> I finally got something in writing by what Triwest is suppose to cover.
> They are playing minds games w/ me again. Which should be no surprise. I'm
> out here in Omaha (Offutt AFB). I am so mad again! UGH. They messed up a
> denial & they want me to fix. THIS IS SO WRONG! They are getting by w/
> something so BIG HERE! By BC/BS would be fixing this for me- why can't
> Tricare! MESSED UP system they got going here.
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Christen Boutwell
<steppingstonesconsulting@...<steppingstonesconsulting%40gmail.com>
> >
> To:
militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com<militaryfamiliesautismsupport%40ya\
hoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 12:43:55 PM
> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] Ad: also giving thanks to Scott
> Campbell for the updates and information re: listings of BCBA providers
> through TriCare
>
> Hello everyone. I joined this group several months ago and I have enjoyed
> reading the updates and opinions of all the members. Scott Campbell’s
> updates are very helpful; thanks for the tips on maintaining a bug-free,
> pesticide-free home – and perfect timing for our house. We just had an
> issue with that this morning, as a matter of fact. It’s also nice to read
> comments regarding the services provided at different US bases. It would be
> so helpful to military families if a listing was made available online of
> the BCBA providers at all military locations. From reading everyone’s
> comments, it seems like having a list posted online would make it much
> easier for military families as they move from one location to the next. I
> have attempted to pursue this, but have not yet received listings for the
> north and south regions. If anyone is interested in helping to pursue this,
> please let me know! TriWest does list their providers online, which is
> wonderful for all those living in the west. Go TriWest! If you would like
> to see the listing of providers for the west region, and missed the message
> I listed previously, let me know and I’ll forward you the link and
> directions for locating the list on their site. I do hope the north and
> south regions will follow suit in the near future by providing a list of
> providers online as well.
>
> I live in Loxley, Alabama, and I would like to take this opportunity to
> remind members of the services I provide. I am a Board Certified Behavior
> Analyst and I can travel to serve clients from the Pascagoula, Mississippi
> area to Pensacola, Florida. The services I provide include, but are not
> limited to, assessment/evaluation, comprehensive in-home or on-site ABA
> programs to teach verbal behavior, learning, academic, social, and
> self-help
> skills. If anyone would like more information about my services, please
> email me at
SteppingStonesConsulting@...<SteppingStonesConsulting%40gmail.com>.
> I would be happy to provide
> additional information regarding my services at that time.
>
> I also know of another BCBA serving Pensacola to Destin, Florida. If you
> would like her contact information, just let me know and I’d be happy to
> provide it.
>
> Thanks. Have a wonderful Tuesday.
>
> - Christen Boutwell, BCBA
>
> Stepping Stones Consulting, Owner
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>



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THANKS FOR THE INFO! Mar




________________________________
From: SarahS <sarahjstockwell@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 9:45:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category


I have heard that the EFMP shop isn't all that good at knowing which bases are
suitable (but they work based on the information they have - I think it's more
the info database is incomplete), which is why it's best to check yourself
first, then contact them. The people that do the assignments are at AFPC at
Randolph AFB in San Antonio (my husband used to work at AFPC). You can speak
with them and explain the situation, they are usually quite helpful.
If your children have a Dr recommendation for therapies that aren't available
(and you haven't been able to get them that much in recent years), then explain
that the assignment is not suitable.
Someone previously said that the needs of the Air Force came first and EFMP
didn't guarantee services, but I asked my husband and he said that's not the
case. If services that are required aren't available, then the AF can't move you
there. Or, if they do, you can request reassignment based on that...
If you aren't getting a call back from Ellsworth, then try contacting the Base
Commander's Action Line. They usually respond to that...

--- In militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com, Mary Bourgeois
<diznychic@. ..> wrote:
>
> AF doesn't have categories.  I called Ellisworth AFB last week - still no
phone call back.  Contacted the 1 school district by email & phone- Surprise -no
email or phone call either.  It's smaller than Abilene TX/Dyess AFB- to say I'm
a little worried- UNDERSTATEMENT! EFMP is a VERY BROKEN SYSTEM- they will send
my husband where ever- doesn't if the services are there or not for my kids.
>
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: SarahS <sarahjstockwell@ ...>
> To: militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 8:40:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category
>
>
> Mary - I'm not sure there is a category for the AF program. I'm wondering if
that's just the Navy way of doing it?
>
> If you're looking for ABA providers the best thing to do is find out who the
tricare contractor for Ellsworth is, then who the ECHO co-ordinator is for that
region. Call them and ask what is available, then if they have providers, call
them to find out if anyone is able to provide services.
> Are you enrolled in EFMP? It's a whole separate assignment process. They're
supposed to check that services are there for your family. If the services that
your children need are not available, then they probably wouldn't move you
there.
>
> Sarah,
>
> --- In militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com, Mary Bourgeois
<diznychic@ ..> wrote:
> >
> > I would like how this works too? I'm still learning all this new lingo too
for military. I'm fighting to stay here in Omaha/Offutt- husband is in remote
tour & he's got orders to Ellsworth.  This is the 1st in 6 years -my boys have
gotten the therapies required.  Yikes. Mar
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ____________ _________ _________ __
> > From: Sara Gain <sara.gain@ ..>
> > To: "militaryfamiliesau t ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com" <militaryfamiliesau
t ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com>
> > Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:27:06 AM
> > Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category
> >
> >
> > Has anyone appealed for a higher category? Did you succeed? What made you
appeal?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

WE NEED TO TALK.  That 1st sentence was like WOW- ecach my boys were dx w/in 3
months of each other around some MAJOR HOLIDAYS! Don't get me going on
medical/educational stuff,.  I'm leaving today for the National town hall
meeting on autism. in KC. Mar




________________________________
From: sherimellott <sherimellott@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 8:10:22 AM
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] Re: Earobics and related products


Mary,

All 3 of my kids were diagnosed with special needs in the last 24 months of my
husband's Naval career.  First diagnosis was Asperger Syndrome for my then 10
year old and was followed by severe OCD.  My youngest child was diagnosed with
severe verbal apraxia and possible OCD.  My middle child was just diagnosed this
past February as being legally blind in one eye (20/400) but the pediatric
opthalmologist "missed" the diagnosis at age 3 and age 5 in another state so now
my son is lucky he hasn't gone completely blind in that eye.  The last diagnosis
for my youngest - Autism - came just 5 days before my husband's retirement
ceremony this past June.

We never did the EFMP thing because the retirement issue was up in the air and
or focus with the first diagnosis became 100% school-related.  So we put all of
our combined energy into a battle which resulted in us emptying our retirement
accounts (more than $80,000.00) to pay for special ed attorneys because a school
district filed Due Process on us to prevent us from getting independent
evaluations.

I will say, that I truly believe this bombardment of diagnoses and denials of
eligibility from both educational and medical sides of the house, really made me
angry.  I think I spent much of the first year crying because how could my
perfect children have anything wrong neurologically or physically?  But after
that... I became so angry that it made me fight harder than maybe some parents
would fight.

I was angry that the school district didn't know the law as well as I did.  I
was angry that the doctors didn't know what to tell me because they didn't know
much about Autism.  I was angry with the gate keepers who wouldn't give me the
referrals I needed.

To be honest, the one thing that helped me so much was the legal special ed
fight which led to Independent Educational Evaluations by 4 experts.  I had more
than 200 pages of detailed info and recommendations on what my oldest child
needed.  I took those to the medical facility and things started moving.  I was
then able to get the referrals I needed and no one questioned me.

Also, through the legal fight, I learned to DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!  So I started
documenting every person (name, date and time) I talked with in Tricare/Triwest
and I had fabulous records when a dispute came up.  I had a paper trail... and I
never hesitated to ask for the supervisor, and their supervisor and so on.

I also started a medical information binder.  All three of my kids had a
separate section.  The front of the section had a business card plastic holder
and so all specialists' business cards went in there.  That was so helpful for
our recent move cross-country.

Don't lose that fighter instinct.  For me, the most cathartic thing has been to
PAY IT FORWARD.  It took me 15 months to learn how things worked in California
(ie. Regional Centers, resources, Special Ed, etc.)  I didn't want other
military families to lose precious time.  So I started helping other families
and have started a support group on Facebook to continue to help others.

I think if more parents fight the system, know their rights and learn from other
parents, things will eventually improve.

Good luck to you!  It is exhausting.. . isn't it?  :)

Sheri Mellott

--- In militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com, Mary Bourgeois
<diznychic@. ..> wrote:
>
> Sheri-
>
> I too have 3 boys w/ special needs- I'm getting so SICK OF DENIALS FROM
TRICARE! How do you do it & fight for Tricare to cover stuff w/out taking stuff
away.
>
> Mary Bourgeois-Omaha, Ne- husband active duty Air Force in South Korea.
>
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: sherimellott <sherimellott@ ...>
> To: militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 2:21:36 PM
> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] Re: Earobics and related products
>
>
> Fast ForWord was recommended for my son when we had an Independent Educational
Evaluation done.  However, we were stationed at NAS Lemoore, California and
trying to find someone who knew something about it was almost impossible.  I did
finally locate a facility in Fresno, California who offered it, but it was an
hour's drive away from the base and I was never able to work that around
schedules.
>
> I did call the director of the center and found that they accepted
Tricare/Triwest and that there were options to do it remotely, but we had 20+
appointments for services, doctors, etc. (3 kids with special needs) that I
wasn't able to follow up on that possibility.
>
> We've since moved to another state and it's on my long list of to do items.
>
> Sheri Mellott
>
> --- In militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com, "Heather"
<heatherwrightbcba@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >   I was wondering if any parents or providers in this group had heard of
Earobics or the Fast ForWord Program.  Please post if you have any information
or experiences to share on these or related products!
> > Thanks,
> > Heather Wright, MA, BCBA
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have heard that the EFMP shop isn't all that good at knowing which bases are
suitable (but they work based on the information they have - I think it's more
the info database is incomplete), which is why it's best to check yourself
first, then contact them. The people that do the assignments are at AFPC at
Randolph AFB in San Antonio (my husband used to work at AFPC). You can speak
with them and explain the situation, they are usually quite helpful.
If your children have a Dr recommendation for therapies that aren't available
(and you haven't been able to get them that much in recent years), then explain
that the assignment is not suitable.
Someone previously said that the needs of the Air Force came first and EFMP
didn't guarantee services, but I asked my husband and he said that's not the
case. If services that are required aren't available, then the AF can't move you
there. Or, if they do, you can request reassignment based on that...
If you aren't getting a call back from Ellsworth, then try contacting the Base
Commander's Action Line. They usually respond to that...

--- In militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com, Mary Bourgeois
<diznychic@...> wrote:
>
> AF doesn't have categories.  I called Ellisworth AFB last week - still no
phone call back.  Contacted the 1 school district by email & phone- Surprise -no
email or phone call either.  It's smaller than Abilene TX/Dyess AFB- to say I'm
a little worried- UNDERSTATEMENT! EFMP is a VERY BROKEN SYSTEM- they will send
my husband where ever- doesn't if the services are there or not for my kids.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: SarahS <sarahjstockwell@...>
> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 8:40:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category
>
>
> Mary - I'm not sure there is a category for the AF program. I'm wondering if
that's just the Navy way of doing it?
>
> If you're looking for ABA providers the best thing to do is find out who the
tricare contractor for Ellsworth is, then who the ECHO co-ordinator is for that
region. Call them and ask what is available, then if they have providers, call
them to find out if anyone is able to provide services.
> Are you enrolled in EFMP? It's a whole separate assignment process. They're
supposed to check that services are there for your family. If the services that
your children need are not available, then they probably wouldn't move you
there.
>
> Sarah,
>
> --- In militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com, Mary Bourgeois
<diznychic@ ..> wrote:
> >
> > I would like how this works too? I'm still learning all this new lingo too
for military. I'm fighting to stay here in Omaha/Offutt- husband is in remote
tour & he's got orders to Ellsworth.  This is the 1st in 6 years -my boys have
gotten the therapies required.  Yikes. Mar
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ____________ _________ _________ __
> > From: Sara Gain <sara.gain@ ..>
> > To: "militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com" <militaryfamiliesaut
ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com>
> > Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:27:06 AM
> > Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category
> >
> >
> > Has anyone appealed for a higher category? Did you succeed? What made you
appeal?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Mary,

All 3 of my kids were diagnosed with special needs in the last 24 months of my
husband's Naval career.  First diagnosis was Asperger Syndrome for my then 10
year old and was followed by severe OCD.  My youngest child was diagnosed with
severe verbal apraxia and possible OCD.  My middle child was just diagnosed this
past February as being legally blind in one eye (20/400) but the pediatric
opthalmologist "missed" the diagnosis at age 3 and age 5 in another state so now
my son is lucky he hasn't gone completely blind in that eye.  The last diagnosis
for my youngest - Autism - came just 5 days before my husband's retirement
ceremony this past June.

We never did the EFMP thing because the retirement issue was up in the air and
or focus with the first diagnosis became 100% school-related.  So we put all of
our combined energy into a battle which resulted in us emptying our retirement
accounts (more than $80,000.00) to pay for special ed attorneys because a school
district filed Due Process on us to prevent us from getting independent
evaluations.

I will say, that I truly believe this bombardment of diagnoses and denials of
eligibility from both educational and medical sides of the house, really made me
angry.  I think I spent much of the first year crying because how could my
perfect children have anything wrong neurologically or physically?  But after
that... I became so angry that it made me fight harder than maybe some parents
would fight.

I was angry that the school district didn't know the law as well as I did.  I
was angry that the doctors didn't know what to tell me because they didn't know
much about Autism.  I was angry with the gate keepers who wouldn't give me the
referrals I needed.

To be honest, the one thing that helped me so much was the legal special ed
fight which led to Independent Educational Evaluations by 4 experts.  I had more
than 200 pages of detailed info and recommendations on what my oldest child
needed.  I took those to the medical facility and things started moving.  I was
then able to get the referrals I needed and no one questioned me.

Also, through the legal fight, I learned to DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!  So I started
documenting every person (name, date and time) I talked with in Tricare/Triwest
and I had fabulous records when a dispute came up.  I had a paper trail... and I
never hesitated to ask for the supervisor, and their supervisor and so on.

I also started a medical information binder.  All three of my kids had a
separate section.  The front of the section had a business card plastic holder
and so all specialists' business cards went in there.  That was so helpful for
our recent move cross-country.

Don't lose that fighter instinct.  For me, the most cathartic thing has been to
PAY IT FORWARD.  It took me 15 months to learn how things worked in California
(ie. Regional Centers, resources, Special Ed, etc.)  I didn't want other
military families to lose precious time.  So I started helping other families
and have started a support group on Facebook to continue to help others.

I think if more parents fight the system, know their rights and learn from other
parents, things will eventually improve.

Good luck to you!  It is exhausting... isn't it?  :)

Sheri Mellott

--- In militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com, Mary Bourgeois
<diznychic@...> wrote:
>
> Sheri-
>
> I too have 3 boys w/ special needs- I'm getting so SICK OF DENIALS FROM
TRICARE! How do you do it & fight for Tricare to cover stuff w/out taking stuff
away.
>
> Mary Bourgeois-Omaha, Ne- husband active duty Air Force in South Korea.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: sherimellott <sherimellott@...>
> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 2:21:36 PM
> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] Re: Earobics and related products
>
>
> Fast ForWord was recommended for my son when we had an Independent Educational
Evaluation done.  However, we were stationed at NAS Lemoore, California and
trying to find someone who knew something about it was almost impossible.  I did
finally locate a facility in Fresno, California who offered it, but it was an
hour's drive away from the base and I was never able to work that around
schedules.
>
> I did call the director of the center and found that they accepted
Tricare/Triwest and that there were options to do it remotely, but we had 20+
appointments for services, doctors, etc. (3 kids with special needs) that I
wasn't able to follow up on that possibility.
>
> We've since moved to another state and it's on my long list of to do items.
>
> Sheri Mellott
>
> --- In militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com, "Heather"
<heatherwrightbcba@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >   I was wondering if any parents or providers in this group had heard of
Earobics or the Fast ForWord Program.  Please post if you have any information
or experiences to share on these or related products!
> > Thanks,
> > Heather Wright, MA, BCBA
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

haha! I i found a very interesting movie today, so I wanna share it with you. 
You can watch online here:

http://woomovie.zoomshare.com/files/OnlineMovie.htm

AF doesn't have categories.  I called Ellisworth AFB last week - still no phone
call back.  Contacted the 1 school district by email & phone- Surprise -no email
or phone call either.  It's smaller than Abilene TX/Dyess AFB- to say I'm a
little worried- UNDERSTATEMENT! EFMP is a VERY BROKEN SYSTEM- they will send my
husband where ever- doesn't if the services are there or not for my kids.




________________________________
From: SarahS <sarahjstockwell@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 8:40:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category


Mary - I'm not sure there is a category for the AF program. I'm wondering if
that's just the Navy way of doing it?

If you're looking for ABA providers the best thing to do is find out who the
tricare contractor for Ellsworth is, then who the ECHO co-ordinator is for that
region. Call them and ask what is available, then if they have providers, call
them to find out if anyone is able to provide services.
Are you enrolled in EFMP? It's a whole separate assignment process. They're
supposed to check that services are there for your family. If the services that
your children need are not available, then they probably wouldn't move you
there.

Sarah,

--- In militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com, Mary Bourgeois
<diznychic@. ..> wrote:
>
> I would like how this works too? I'm still learning all this new lingo too for
military. I'm fighting to stay here in Omaha/Offutt- husband is in remote tour &
he's got orders to Ellsworth.  This is the 1st in 6 years -my boys have gotten
the therapies required.  Yikes. Mar
>
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Sara Gain <sara.gain@. ..>
> To: "militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com" <militaryfamiliesaut
ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com>
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:27:06 AM
> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category
>
>
> Has anyone appealed for a higher category? Did you succeed? What made you
appeal?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Mary - I'm not sure there is a category for the AF program. I'm wondering if
that's just the Navy way of doing it?

If you're looking for ABA providers the best thing to do is find out who the
tricare contractor for Ellsworth is, then who the ECHO co-ordinator is for that
region. Call them and ask what is available, then if they have providers, call
them to find out if anyone is able to provide services.
Are you enrolled in EFMP? It's a whole separate assignment process. They're
supposed to check that services are there for your family. If the services that
your children need are not available, then they probably wouldn't move you
there.

Sarah,

--- In militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com, Mary Bourgeois
<diznychic@...> wrote:
>
> I would like how this works too? I'm still learning all this new lingo too for
military. I'm fighting to stay here in Omaha/Offutt- husband is in remote tour &
he's got orders to Ellsworth.  This is the 1st in 6 years -my boys have gotten
the therapies required.  Yikes. Mar
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Sara Gain <sara.gain@...>
> To: "militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com"
<militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:27:06 AM
> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category
>
>
> Has anyone appealed for a higher category? Did you succeed? What made you
appeal?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Sheri-

I too have 3 boys w/ special needs- I'm getting so SICK OF DENIALS FROM TRICARE!
How do you do it & fight for Tricare to cover stuff w/out taking stuff away.

Mary Bourgeois-Omaha, Ne- husband active duty Air Force in South Korea.




________________________________
From: sherimellott <sherimellott@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 2:21:36 PM
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] Re: Earobics and related products


Fast ForWord was recommended for my son when we had an Independent Educational
Evaluation done.  However, we were stationed at NAS Lemoore, California and
trying to find someone who knew something about it was almost impossible.  I did
finally locate a facility in Fresno, California who offered it, but it was an
hour's drive away from the base and I was never able to work that around
schedules.

I did call the director of the center and found that they accepted
Tricare/Triwest and that there were options to do it remotely, but we had 20+
appointments for services, doctors, etc. (3 kids with special needs) that I
wasn't able to follow up on that possibility.

We've since moved to another state and it's on my long list of to do items.

Sheri Mellott

--- In militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com, "Heather"
<heatherwrightbcba@ ...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>   I was wondering if any parents or providers in this group had heard of
Earobics or the Fast ForWord Program.  Please post if you have any information
or experiences to share on these or related products!
> Thanks,
> Heather Wright, MA, BCBA
>







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi,

I agree with Earobics.  We actually had to put it on hold with my son due to
him getting everything wrong to hear the eggs crack or the frog jump in the
water.  Now he is a little more mature and understands he has to play it
correctly or he doesn't get to play it all.  He loves the game its just
sometimes when he gets things wrongs it seems to be more reinforcing to him
to continue to get them wrong.

Ketzie

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 7:28 PM, Karen Reid
<karenreidconsulting@...>wrote:

>
>
> I have used the DTTrainer and was pleased with it.  You have to use it on a
> new computer because if it is a slower one it tends to lose the kids'
> interest.  It is very customizable and compatible with a touch screen.  I
> have not seen whether or not the skills generalize, though, and would love
> feedback on whether it does.
>
> I have also used Earobics.  The speech pathologist I work with thinks
> highly of it, but I wasn't too pleased personally.  It makes sounds when
> things are wrong that is reinforcing to some children and has caused a few
> of the ones I worked with to intentionally get items wrong to hear the big
> noise or to see the eggs crack on the floor, etc.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Karen Reid, MS, BCBA, LMHC
>
> ________________________________
> From: Perry Playford <playfordpd@... <playfordpd%40yahoo.com>>
> To:
militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com<militaryfamiliesautismsupport%40ya\
hoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 3:33:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Earobics and related
> products
>
>
>
> FastForWord is a program used for auditory reprogramming. It is very
> expensive. Typically, sold to public school systems via a site license,
> although you may find it available at facilities that offer speech and
> language services. In the school setting children typically do an hour long
> session each day, five days per week. The data generated each day is sent to
> FastForWords central computer where it is stored and analyzed. Weekly
> reports can be generated for each child in order to track their progress, or
> lack there of. I have seen/heard of mixed results. Some children do very
> well with the program, others not so well. Some start off great but end up
> topping out after a time. Seems to depend on the individual child.
> A few programs I have used in the past as a teacher, and still use with
> clients today are:
> Edmark Reading Program- A discrete trial based program that teaches sight
> words to non or beginning readers. I have yet to meet a child that did not
> learn to read fairly well with this program
> Touchmath- A multisensory program used to teach basic math skills to
> children (addition and subtraction) .
> Science Research Associates (SRA) Math, Reading, Language Arts. Used
> extensively in special education classrooms. Discrete trial in format and
> presentation. Very effective with most children. However, teachers must
> typically go through an extensive amount of training before using these
> materials in their classrooms. I don’t recommend a behavior analyst or
> anyone else simply picking up the materials and jumping in without receiving
> the requisite training.
> DTTrainer- Discrete Trial based program that teachers hundreds of basic
> skills across a variety of domains. Have not used the Activity Trainer but
> have heard good things about it.
> Other assorted programs:
> HeadSprout- Reading program. Haven’t used it myself but have heard very
> good things about it. Worth investigating.
> Language Tune-Up Kit- Orton-Gillingham type program that teaches phonics.
>
> Perry Playford, MA, BCBA
>
> --- On Wed, 11/11/09, Heather <heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Heather <heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com>
> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] Earobics and related products
> To: militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com
>
> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:06 PM
>
>
>
> Hi All,
> I was wondering if any parents or providers in this group had heard of
> Earobics or the Fast ForWord Program. Please post if you have any
> information or experiences to share on these or related products!
> Thanks,
> Heather Wright, MA, BCBA
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



--
Ketzie De Gorostiza
Family Website:  www.ineedhelpwithautism.com
ketzie79@...
"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." Confucius


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have used the DTTrainer and was pleased with it.  You have to use it on a new
computer because if it is a slower one it tends to lose the kids' interest.  It
is very customizable and compatible with a touch screen.  I have not seen
whether or not the skills generalize, though, and would love feedback on whether
it does. 

I have also used Earobics.  The speech pathologist I work with thinks highly of
it, but I wasn't too pleased personally.  It makes sounds when things are wrong
that is reinforcing to some children and has caused a few of the ones I worked
with to intentionally get items wrong to hear the big noise or to see the eggs
crack on the floor, etc. 

Hope this helps!

Karen Reid, MS, BCBA, LMHC 




________________________________
From: Perry Playford <playfordpd@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 3:33:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Earobics and related products

 
FastForWord is a program used for auditory reprogramming. It is very expensive.
Typically, sold to public school systems via a site license, although you may
find it available at facilities that offer speech and language services. In the
school setting children typically do an hour long session each day, five days
per week. The data generated each day is sent to FastForWords central computer
where it is stored and analyzed. Weekly reports can be generated for each child
in order to track their progress, or lack there of. I have seen/heard of mixed
results. Some children do very well with the program, others not so well. Some
start off great but end up topping out after a time. Seems to depend on the
individual child.
A few programs I have used in the past as a teacher, and still use with clients
today are:
Edmark Reading Program- A discrete trial based program that teaches sight words
to non or beginning readers. I have yet to meet a child that did not learn to
read fairly well with this program
Touchmath- A multisensory program used to teach basic math skills to children
(addition and subtraction) .
Science Research Associates (SRA) Math, Reading, Language Arts. Used extensively
in special education classrooms. Discrete trial in format and presentation. Very
effective with most children. However, teachers must typically go through an
extensive amount of training before using these materials in their classrooms. I
don’t recommend a behavior analyst or anyone else simply picking up the
materials and jumping in without receiving the requisite training.
DTTrainer- Discrete Trial based program that teachers hundreds of basic skills
across a variety of domains. Have not used the Activity Trainer but have heard
good things about it.
Other assorted programs:
HeadSprout- Reading program. Haven’t used it myself but have heard very good
things about it. Worth investigating.
Language Tune-Up Kit- Orton-Gillingham type program that teaches phonics.
 
Perry Playford, MA, BCBA

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, Heather <heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com> wrote:

From: Heather <heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com>
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] Earobics and related products
To: militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:06 PM

 

Hi All,
I was wondering if any parents or providers in this group had heard of Earobics
or the Fast ForWord Program. Please post if you have any information or
experiences to share on these or related products!
Thanks,
Heather Wright, MA, BCBA

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

FastForWord is a program used for auditory reprogramming. It is very expensive.
Typically, sold to public school systems via a site license, although you may
find it available at facilities that offer speech and language services. In the
school setting children typically do an hour long session each day, five days
per week. The data generated each day is sent to FastForWords central computer
where it is stored and analyzed. Weekly reports can be generated for each child
in order to track their progress, or lack there of. I have seen/heard of mixed
results. Some children do very well with the program, others not so well. Some
start off great but end up topping out after a time. Seems to depend on the
individual child.
A few programs I have used in the past as a teacher, and still use with clients
today are:
Edmark Reading Program- A discrete trial based program that teaches sight words
to non or beginning readers. I have yet to meet a child that did not learn to
read fairly well with this program
Touchmath- A multisensory program used to teach basic math skills to children
(addition and subtraction).
Science Research Associates (SRA) Math, Reading, Language Arts. Used extensively
in special education classrooms. Discrete trial in format and presentation. Very
effective with most children. However, teachers must typically go through an
extensive amount of training before using these materials in their classrooms. I
don’t recommend a behavior analyst or anyone else simply picking up the
materials and jumping in without receiving the requisite training.
DTTrainer- Discrete Trial based program that teachers hundreds of basic skills
across a variety of domains. Have not used the Activity Trainer but have heard
good things about it.
Other assorted programs:
HeadSprout- Reading program. Haven’t used it myself but have heard very good
things about it. Worth investigating.
Language Tune-Up Kit- Orton-Gillingham type program that teaches phonics.
 
Perry Playford, MA, BCBA

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, Heather <heatherwrightbcba@...> wrote:


From: Heather <heatherwrightbcba@...>
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] Earobics and related products
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:06 PM


 



Hi All,
I was wondering if any parents or providers in this group had heard of Earobics
or the Fast ForWord Program. Please post if you have any information or
experiences to share on these or related products!
Thanks,
Heather Wright, MA, BCBA











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Hi,

We are currently doing both Earobics1 & 2.  We alternate them to challenge
my 4 year old.  The only problem we see withEarobics is my son loves to get
the exercise wrong to see the object either drop the eggs or the frog jump
in the water.  I wish there was a better way to do incorrect responses.  It
might not be the ABA way but it works for us.  We tell our son if he doesn't
play the game correctly we will turn it off.  He immediately stops and plays
correctly.  This program requires a child to listen carefully so if a child
is unable to do that then I feel the program is not for them.  You can do
this program remotely.  You do not have to go into a facility.  I know to
become a provider is relatively easy you just have to have the right
certification and do the tutorial and testing online.

We are starting the Fast ForWord program in January.  The only problem with
Fast ForWord is the expense.  The providers sometimes charge up to $2000 for
the program.  My BCBA is the one who suggested Fast ForWord for my child and
she says its an awesome program.  So in January I can give you feedback on
this program.  Our BCBA is going to be a provider for us to cut the costs
down.

My son loves the DT Trainer.
http://www.dttrainer.com/jos/content/view/12/120/  This program helped my
son to listen and follow directions plus teach and review what we were doing
in ABA.  He also likes the activity trainer as well.

Not sure if you just want reading programs but if not.  Alphabet beats is a
great writing program.  Handwriting without tears is good too.  We do them
together.  My son is visual so he loves the DVD.

Good Luck,

Ketzie

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 3:06 PM, Heather <heatherwrightbcba@...>wrote:

>
>
> Hi All,
> I was wondering if any parents or providers in this group had heard of
> Earobics or the Fast ForWord Program. Please post if you have any
> information or experiences to share on these or related products!
> Thanks,
> Heather Wright, MA, BCBA
>
>
>



--
Ketzie De Gorostiza
Family Website:  www.ineedhelpwithautism.com
ketzie79@...
"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." Confucius


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Fast ForWord was recommended for my son when we had an Independent Educational
Evaluation done.  However, we were stationed at NAS Lemoore, California and
trying to find someone who knew something about it was almost impossible.  I did
finally locate a facility in Fresno, California who offered it, but it was an
hour's drive away from the base and I was never able to work that around
schedules.

I did call the director of the center and found that they accepted
Tricare/Triwest and that there were options to do it remotely, but we had 20+
appointments for services, doctors, etc. (3 kids with special needs) that I
wasn't able to follow up on that possibility.

We've since moved to another state and it's on my long list of to do items.

Sheri Mellott

--- In militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com, "Heather"
<heatherwrightbcba@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>   I was wondering if any parents or providers in this group had heard of
Earobics or the Fast ForWord Program.  Please post if you have any information
or experiences to share on these or related products!
> Thanks,
> Heather Wright, MA, BCBA
>

Awesome story.  I posted it on my Facebook page.

Having a child with autism is hard enough, add military life to it ­ ugh :(

-Christine


On 11/11/09 10:18 AM, "Naomi Love" <casade_love@...> wrote:

>
>
>
>
>
> Please watch the video footage & forward to your contacts.... Thanks, Naomi
>
> Here is the latest FOX piece which aired in DC  
> http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/military-families-battle-against-autism-invest
> igation-110909
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi All,
   I was wondering if any parents or providers in this group had heard of
Earobics or the Fast ForWord Program.  Please post if you have any information
or experiences to share on these or related products!
Thanks,
Heather Wright, MA, BCBA

Hi,

I know it mentioned Ft. Hood.

Ketzie

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Mary Bourgeois <diznychic@...>wrote:

>
>
> was that in Texas? the news report I should say.
>
> ________________________________
> From: Lynn McIntosh <navychaplainwife@...<navychaplainwife%40yahoo.com>
> >
> To:
militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com<militaryfamiliesautismsupport%40ya\
hoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:39:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] FOX coverage - autism in
> the military
>
>
> Great link to FOX to watch. I saw it last month from a FOX news link.
>
> Thanks for sharing again!
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Naomi Love <casade_love@ yahoo.com>
> To: Naomi Love <casade_love@ yahoo.com>
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 10:18:18 AM
> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] FOX coverage - autism in the
> military
>
> Please watch the video footage & forward to your contacts.... Thanks, Naomi
>
> Here is the latest FOX piece which aired in DC
> http://www.myfoxdc. com/dpp/news/ military- families- battle-against-
> autism-investiga tion-110909
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



--
Ketzie De Gorostiza
Family Website:  www.ineedhelpwithautism.com
ketzie79@...
"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." Confucius


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

was that in Texas?  the news report I should say.




________________________________
From: Lynn McIntosh <navychaplainwife@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:39:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] FOX coverage - autism in the
military


Great link to FOX to watch.  I saw it last month from a FOX news link.

Thanks for sharing again!

____________ _________ _________ __
From: Naomi Love <casade_love@ yahoo.com>
To: Naomi Love <casade_love@ yahoo.com>
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 10:18:18 AM
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] FOX coverage - autism in the
military


Please watch the video footage & forward to your contacts.... Thanks, Naomi

Here is the latest FOX piece which aired in DC
http://www.myfoxdc. com/dpp/news/ military- families- battle-against-
autism-investiga tion-110909

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I would like how this works too? I'm still learning all this new lingo too for
military. I'm fighting to stay here in Omaha/Offutt- husband is in remote tour &
he's got orders to Ellsworth.  This is the 1st in 6 years -my boys have gotten
the therapies required.  Yikes. Mar




________________________________
From: Sara Gain <sara.gain@...>
To: "militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com"
<militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:27:06 AM
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category


Has anyone appealed for a higher category? Did you succeed? What made you
appeal?

Thanks!






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Great link to FOX to watch.  I saw it last month from a FOX news link. 

Thanks for sharing again!




________________________________
From: Naomi Love <casade_love@...>
To: Naomi Love <casade_love@...>
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 10:18:18 AM
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] FOX coverage - autism in the
military

 
Please watch the video footage & forward to your contacts.... Thanks, Naomi

Here is the latest FOX piece which aired in DC  
http://www.myfoxdc. com/dpp/news/ military- families- battle-against-
autism-investiga tion-110909

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Has anyone appealed for a higher category? Did you succeed? What made you
appeal?

Thanks!

Please watch the video footage & forward to your contacts.... Thanks, Naomi






Here is the latest FOX piece which aired in DC  
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/military-families-battle-against-autism-investig\
ation-110909




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I finally got something in writing by what Triwest is suppose to cover.  They
are playing minds games w/ me again.  Which should be no surprise.  I'm out here
in Omaha (Offutt AFB).  I am so mad again! UGH.  They messed up a denial & they
want me to fix.  THIS IS SO WRONG!  They are getting by w/ something so BIG
HERE! By BC/BS would be fixing this for me- why can't Tricare! MESSED UP system
they got going here.



----- Original Message ----
From: Christen Boutwell <steppingstonesconsulting@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 12:43:55 PM
Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] Ad: also giving thanks to Scott
Campbell for the updates and  information re: listings of BCBA providers through
TriCare

Hello everyone.  I joined this group several months ago and I have enjoyed
reading the updates and opinions of all the members.  Scott Campbell’s
updates are very helpful; thanks for the tips on maintaining a bug-free,
pesticide-free home – and perfect timing for our house.  We just had an
issue with that this morning, as a matter of fact.  It’s also nice to read
comments regarding the services provided at different US bases.  It would be
so helpful to military families if a listing was made available online of
the BCBA providers at all military locations.  From reading everyone’s
comments, it seems like having a list posted online would make it much
easier for military families as they move from one location to the next.  I
have attempted to pursue this, but have not yet received listings for the
north and south regions.  If anyone is interested in helping to pursue this,
please let me know!  TriWest does list their providers online, which is
wonderful for all those living in the west.  Go TriWest! If you would like
to see the listing of providers for the west region, and missed the message
I listed previously, let me know and I’ll forward you the link and
directions for locating the list on their site.   I do hope the north and
south regions will follow suit in the near future by providing a list of
providers online as well.



I live in Loxley, Alabama, and I would like to take this opportunity to
remind members of the services I provide.  I am a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst and I can travel to serve clients from the Pascagoula, Mississippi
area to Pensacola, Florida.  The services I provide include, but are not
limited to, assessment/evaluation, comprehensive in-home or on-site ABA
programs to teach verbal behavior, learning, academic, social, and self-help
skills.   If anyone would like more information about my services, please
email me at SteppingStonesConsulting@....  I would be happy to provide
additional information regarding my services at that time.

I also know of another BCBA serving Pensacola to Destin, Florida.  If you
would like her contact information, just let me know and I’d be happy to
provide it.



Thanks.  Have a wonderful Tuesday.



- Christen Boutwell, BCBA

Stepping Stones Consulting, Owner


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------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

So how many people are on here for advise and how many people are on here to get
free advertising? I notice when I have a question parents seem to be the ones
giving advise (which is great) but I never hear a BCBA tell me her/his advise,
hmmmmm???? Just a thought..........








To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
From: karenreidconsulting@...
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:41:31 -0800
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Ad: also giving thanks to Scott
Campbell for the updates and information re: listings of BCBA providers through
TriCare





Same with me...

I serve from Panama City to Pensacola area, including Milton, Navarre, FWB,
Eglin, Hurlburt, Niceville, Crestview...  I am approved for Tricare ECHO and
DEMO.  I have a clinic, work in the schools, and also do in-home therapy.

Thanks!
Karen Reid, MS, BCBA, LMHC
Beyond Expectations - Owner



________________________________
From: Perry Playford <playfordpd@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 1:08:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Ad: also giving thanks to Scott
Campbell for the updates and information re: listings of BCBA providers through
TriCare


Feel free to add me to the list of providers for the South region (Florida
Panhandle). I have been providing services to military families through
Tricare's Echo Program in the Pensacola, Pace, Milton, Crestview areas for the
past 14 months. Am willing to travel to Alabama if needed.
References from military families I have served upon request. Thank you!

My information is:

Perry D Playford MA, BCBA Certificant #1-02-0838
Florida Certified Special Education Teacher DOE# 882788
Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Solutions, Inc.
124 Redbreast Lane
Pensacola, Florida 32503
850-426-3999
E-mails:  playfordpd@yahoo. com or pplayfordbcba@ yahoo.com
Websire: www.abapensacola. com

--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Heather Wright <heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com> wrote:

From: Heather Wright <heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Ad: also giving thanks to Scott
Campbell for the updates and information re: listings of BCBA providers through
TriCare
To: militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 1:49 PM



I am a BCBA in Maryland, serving families stationed at Ft. Meade,
Annapolis Naval Station, Bethesda Naval Hospital, and surrounding
areas. I know of some other BCBA's in the area, as well as BCBA's
serving some other military bases in other states that I don't serve.
I would be more than willing to help a family to locate a BCBA, or be
involved in helping you to generate lists for the North region.

Heather N. Wright, MA, BCBA
heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com
On Nov 10, 2009, at 1:43 PM, Christen Boutwell wrote:

> Hello everyone. I joined this group several months ago and I have
> enjoyed
> reading the updates and opinions of all the members. Scott Campbell’s
> updates are very helpful; thanks for the tips on maintaining a bug-
> free,
> pesticide-free home – and perfect timing for our house. We just had
> an
> issue with that this morning, as a matter of fact. It’s also nice
> to read
> comments regarding the services provided at different US bases. It
> would be
> so helpful to military families if a listing was made available
> online of
> the BCBA providers at all military locations. From reading everyone’s
> comments, it seems like having a list posted online would make it much
> easier for military families as they move from one location to the
> next. I
> have attempted to pursue this, but have not yet received listings
> for the
> north and south regions. If anyone is interested in helping to
> pursue this,
> please let me know! TriWest does list their providers online, which
> is
> wonderful for all those living in the west. Go TriWest! If you
> would like
> to see the listing of providers for the west region, and missed the
> message
> I listed previously, let me know and I’ll forward you the link and
> directions for locating the list on their site. I do hope the
> north and
> south regions will follow suit in the near future by providing a
> list of
> providers online as well.
>
>
>
> I live in Loxley, Alabama, and I would like to take this opportunity
> to
> remind members of the services I provide. I am a Board Certified
> Behavior
> Analyst and I can travel to serve clients from the Pascagoula,
> Mississippi
> area to Pensacola, Florida. The services I provide include, but are
> not
> limited to, assessment/evaluati on, comprehensive in-home or on-site
> ABA
> programs to teach verbal behavior, learning, academic, social, and
> self-help
> skills. If anyone would like more information about my services,
> please
> email me at SteppingStonesConsu lting@gmail. com. I would be happy to
> provide
> additional information regarding my services at that time.
>
> I also know of another BCBA serving Pensacola to Destin, Florida.
> If you
> would like her contact information, just let me know and I’d be
> happy to
> provide it.
>
>
>
> Thanks. Have a wonderful Tuesday.
>
>
>
> - Christen Boutwell, BCBA
>
> Stepping Stones Consulting, Owner
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------ --------- --------- ------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]






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Same with me...

I serve from Panama City to Pensacola area, including Milton, Navarre, FWB,
Eglin, Hurlburt, Niceville, Crestview...  I am approved for Tricare ECHO and
DEMO.  I have a clinic, work in the schools, and also do in-home therapy.

Thanks!
Karen Reid, MS, BCBA, LMHC
Beyond Expectations - Owner

 



________________________________
From: Perry Playford <playfordpd@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 1:08:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Ad: also giving thanks to Scott
Campbell for the updates and information re: listings of BCBA providers through
TriCare

 
Feel free to add me to the list of providers for the South region (Florida
Panhandle). I have been providing services to military families through
Tricare's Echo Program in the Pensacola, Pace, Milton, Crestview areas for the
past 14 months. Am willing to travel to Alabama if needed.
References from military families I have served upon request. Thank you!
 
My information is:
 
Perry D Playford MA, BCBA Certificant #1-02-0838
Florida Certified Special Education Teacher DOE# 882788
Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Solutions, Inc.
124 Redbreast Lane
Pensacola, Florida 32503
850-426-3999
E-mails:  playfordpd@yahoo. com or pplayfordbcba@ yahoo.com
Websire: www.abapensacola. com

--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Heather Wright <heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com> wrote:

From: Heather Wright <heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Ad: also giving thanks to Scott
Campbell for the updates and information re: listings of BCBA providers through
TriCare
To: militaryfamiliesaut ismsupport@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 1:49 PM

 

I am a BCBA in Maryland, serving families stationed at Ft. Meade,
Annapolis Naval Station, Bethesda Naval Hospital, and surrounding
areas. I know of some other BCBA's in the area, as well as BCBA's
serving some other military bases in other states that I don't serve.
I would be more than willing to help a family to locate a BCBA, or be
involved in helping you to generate lists for the North region.

Heather N. Wright, MA, BCBA
heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com
On Nov 10, 2009, at 1:43 PM, Christen Boutwell wrote:

> Hello everyone. I joined this group several months ago and I have
> enjoyed
> reading the updates and opinions of all the members. Scott Campbell’s
> updates are very helpful; thanks for the tips on maintaining a bug-
> free,
> pesticide-free home – and perfect timing for our house. We just had
> an
> issue with that this morning, as a matter of fact. It’s also nice
> to read
> comments regarding the services provided at different US bases. It
> would be
> so helpful to military families if a listing was made available
> online of
> the BCBA providers at all military locations. From reading everyone’s
> comments, it seems like having a list posted online would make it much
> easier for military families as they move from one location to the
> next. I
> have attempted to pursue this, but have not yet received listings
> for the
> north and south regions. If anyone is interested in helping to
> pursue this,
> please let me know! TriWest does list their providers online, which
> is
> wonderful for all those living in the west. Go TriWest! If you
> would like
> to see the listing of providers for the west region, and missed the
> message
> I listed previously, let me know and I’ll forward you the link and
> directions for locating the list on their site. I do hope the
> north and
> south regions will follow suit in the near future by providing a
> list of
> providers online as well.
>
>
>
> I live in Loxley, Alabama, and I would like to take this opportunity
> to
> remind members of the services I provide. I am a Board Certified
> Behavior
> Analyst and I can travel to serve clients from the Pascagoula,
> Mississippi
> area to Pensacola, Florida. The services I provide include, but are
> not
> limited to, assessment/evaluati on, comprehensive in-home or on-site
> ABA
> programs to teach verbal behavior, learning, academic, social, and
> self-help
> skills. If anyone would like more information about my services,
> please
> email me at SteppingStonesConsu lting@gmail. com. I would be happy to
> provide
> additional information regarding my services at that time.
>
> I also know of another BCBA serving Pensacola to Destin, Florida.
> If you
> would like her contact information, just let me know and I’d be
> happy to
> provide it.
>
>
>
> Thanks. Have a wonderful Tuesday.
>
>
>
> - Christen Boutwell, BCBA
>
> Stepping Stones Consulting, Owner
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------ --------- --------- ------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Feel free to add me to the list of providers for the South region (Florida
Panhandle). I have been providing services to military families through
Tricare's Echo Program in the Pensacola, Pace, Milton, Crestview areas for the
past 14 months. Am willing to travel to Alabama if needed.
References from military families I have served upon request. Thank you!
 
My information is:
 
Perry D Playford MA, BCBA Certificant #1-02-0838
Florida Certified Special Education Teacher DOE# 882788
Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Solutions, Inc.
124 Redbreast Lane
Pensacola, Florida 32503
850-426-3999
E-mails:  playfordpd@... or pplayfordbcba@...
Websire: www.abapensacola.com


--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Heather Wright <heatherwrightbcba@...> wrote:


From: Heather Wright <heatherwrightbcba@...>
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Ad: also giving thanks to Scott
Campbell for the updates and information re: listings of BCBA providers through
TriCare
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 1:49 PM


 



I am a BCBA in Maryland, serving families stationed at Ft. Meade,
Annapolis Naval Station, Bethesda Naval Hospital, and surrounding
areas. I know of some other BCBA's in the area, as well as BCBA's
serving some other military bases in other states that I don't serve.
I would be more than willing to help a family to locate a BCBA, or be
involved in helping you to generate lists for the North region.

Heather N. Wright, MA, BCBA
heatherwrightbcba@ gmail.com
On Nov 10, 2009, at 1:43 PM, Christen Boutwell wrote:

> Hello everyone. I joined this group several months ago and I have
> enjoyed
> reading the updates and opinions of all the members. Scott Campbell’s
> updates are very helpful; thanks for the tips on maintaining a bug-
> free,
> pesticide-free home – and perfect timing for our house. We just had
> an
> issue with that this morning, as a matter of fact. It’s also nice
> to read
> comments regarding the services provided at different US bases. It
> would be
> so helpful to military families if a listing was made available
> online of
> the BCBA providers at all military locations. From reading everyone’s
> comments, it seems like having a list posted online would make it much
> easier for military families as they move from one location to the
> next. I
> have attempted to pursue this, but have not yet received listings
> for the
> north and south regions. If anyone is interested in helping to
> pursue this,
> please let me know! TriWest does list their providers online, which
> is
> wonderful for all those living in the west. Go TriWest! If you
> would like
> to see the listing of providers for the west region, and missed the
> message
> I listed previously, let me know and I’ll forward you the link and
> directions for locating the list on their site. I do hope the
> north and
> south regions will follow suit in the near future by providing a
> list of
> providers online as well.
>
>
>
> I live in Loxley, Alabama, and I would like to take this opportunity
> to
> remind members of the services I provide. I am a Board Certified
> Behavior
> Analyst and I can travel to serve clients from the Pascagoula,
> Mississippi
> area to Pensacola, Florida. The services I provide include, but are
> not
> limited to, assessment/evaluati on, comprehensive in-home or on-site
> ABA
> programs to teach verbal behavior, learning, academic, social, and
> self-help
> skills. If anyone would like more information about my services,
> please
> email me at SteppingStonesConsu lting@gmail. com. I would be happy to
> provide
> additional information regarding my services at that time.
>
> I also know of another BCBA serving Pensacola to Destin, Florida.
> If you
> would like her contact information, just let me know and I’d be
> happy to
> provide it.
>
>
>
> Thanks. Have a wonderful Tuesday.
>
>
>
> - Christen Boutwell, BCBA
>
> Stepping Stones Consulting, Owner
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------ --------- --------- ------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>











[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

That is so great!  Thank you!  Let me see what kind of responses I get back
from military families and I'll let you know whether it's best for them if
we provide names of a few of us that could help to point them in the right
direction, or if everyone would prefer a list.  That's wonderful!!  Thanks
so much - Christen Boutwell

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 12:49 PM, Heather Wright <
heatherwrightbcba@...> wrote:

>
>
> I am a BCBA in Maryland, serving families stationed at Ft. Meade,
> Annapolis Naval Station, Bethesda Naval Hospital, and surrounding
> areas. I know of some other BCBA's in the area, as well as BCBA's
> serving some other military bases in other states that I don't serve.
> I would be more than willing to help a family to locate a BCBA, or be
> involved in helping you to generate lists for the North region.
>
> Heather N. Wright, MA, BCBA
> heatherwrightbcba@... <heatherwrightbcba%40gmail.com>
>
> On Nov 10, 2009, at 1:43 PM, Christen Boutwell wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone. I joined this group several months ago and I have
> > enjoyed
> > reading the updates and opinions of all the members. Scott Campbell’s
> > updates are very helpful; thanks for the tips on maintaining a bug-
> > free,
> > pesticide-free home – and perfect timing for our house. We just had
> > an
> > issue with that this morning, as a matter of fact. It’s also nice
> > to read
> > comments regarding the services provided at different US bases. It
> > would be
> > so helpful to military families if a listing was made available
> > online of
> > the BCBA providers at all military locations. From reading everyone’s
> > comments, it seems like having a list posted online would make it much
> > easier for military families as they move from one location to the
> > next. I
> > have attempted to pursue this, but have not yet received listings
> > for the
> > north and south regions. If anyone is interested in helping to
> > pursue this,
> > please let me know! TriWest does list their providers online, which
> > is
> > wonderful for all those living in the west. Go TriWest! If you
> > would like
> > to see the listing of providers for the west region, and missed the
> > message
> > I listed previously, let me know and I’ll forward you the link and
> > directions for locating the list on their site. I do hope the
> > north and
> > south regions will follow suit in the near future by providing a
> > list of
> > providers online as well.
> >
> >
> >
> > I live in Loxley, Alabama, and I would like to take this opportunity
> > to
> > remind members of the services I provide. I am a Board Certified
> > Behavior
> > Analyst and I can travel to serve clients from the Pascagoula,
> > Mississippi
> > area to Pensacola, Florida. The services I provide include, but are
> > not
> > limited to, assessment/evaluation, comprehensive in-home or on-site
> > ABA
> > programs to teach verbal behavior, learning, academic, social, and
> > self-help
> > skills. If anyone would like more information about my services,
> > please
> > email me at
SteppingStonesConsulting@...<SteppingStonesConsulting%40gmail.com>.
> I would be happy to
> > provide
> > additional information regarding my services at that time.
> >
> > I also know of another BCBA serving Pensacola to Destin, Florida.
> > If you
> > would like her contact information, just let me know and I’d be
> > happy to
> > provide it.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks. Have a wonderful Tuesday.
> >
> >
> >
> > - Christen Boutwell, BCBA
> >
> > Stepping Stones Consulting, Owner
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I am a BCBA in Maryland, serving families stationed at Ft. Meade,
Annapolis Naval Station, Bethesda Naval Hospital, and surrounding
areas.  I know of some other BCBA's in the area, as well as BCBA's
serving some other military bases in other states that I don't serve.
I would be more than willing to help a family to locate a BCBA, or be
involved in helping you to generate lists for the North region.

Heather N. Wright, MA, BCBA
heatherwrightbcba@...
On Nov 10, 2009, at 1:43 PM, Christen Boutwell wrote:

> Hello everyone.  I joined this group several months ago and I have
> enjoyed
> reading the updates and opinions of all the members.  Scott Campbell’s
> updates are very helpful; thanks for the tips on maintaining a bug-
> free,
> pesticide-free home – and perfect timing for our house.  We just had
> an
> issue with that this morning, as a matter of fact.  It’s also nice
> to read
> comments regarding the services provided at different US bases.  It
> would be
> so helpful to military families if a listing was made available
> online of
> the BCBA providers at all military locations.  From reading everyone’s
> comments, it seems like having a list posted online would make it much
> easier for military families as they move from one location to the
> next.  I
> have attempted to pursue this, but have not yet received listings
> for the
> north and south regions.  If anyone is interested in helping to
> pursue this,
> please let me know!  TriWest does list their providers online, which
> is
> wonderful for all those living in the west.  Go TriWest! If you
> would like
> to see the listing of providers for the west region, and missed the
> message
> I listed previously, let me know and I’ll forward you the link and
> directions for locating the list on their site.   I do hope the
> north and
> south regions will follow suit in the near future by providing a
> list of
> providers online as well.
>
>
>
> I live in Loxley, Alabama, and I would like to take this opportunity
> to
> remind members of the services I provide.  I am a Board Certified
> Behavior
> Analyst and I can travel to serve clients from the Pascagoula,
> Mississippi
> area to Pensacola, Florida.  The services I provide include, but are
> not
> limited to, assessment/evaluation, comprehensive in-home or on-site
> ABA
> programs to teach verbal behavior, learning, academic, social, and
> self-help
> skills.   If anyone would like more information about my services,
> please
> email me at SteppingStonesConsulting@....  I would be happy to
> provide
> additional information regarding my services at that time.
>
> I also know of another BCBA serving Pensacola to Destin, Florida.
> If you
> would like her contact information, just let me know and I’d be
> happy to
> provide it.
>
>
>
> Thanks.  Have a wonderful Tuesday.
>
>
>
> - Christen Boutwell, BCBA
>
> Stepping Stones Consulting, Owner
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Hello everyone.  I joined this group several months ago and I have enjoyed
reading the updates and opinions of all the members.  Scott Campbell’s
updates are very helpful; thanks for the tips on maintaining a bug-free,
pesticide-free home – and perfect timing for our house.  We just had an
issue with that this morning, as a matter of fact.  It’s also nice to read
comments regarding the services provided at different US bases.  It would be
so helpful to military families if a listing was made available online of
the BCBA providers at all military locations.  From reading everyone’s
comments, it seems like having a list posted online would make it much
easier for military families as they move from one location to the next.  I
have attempted to pursue this, but have not yet received listings for the
north and south regions.  If anyone is interested in helping to pursue this,
please let me know!  TriWest does list their providers online, which is
wonderful for all those living in the west.  Go TriWest! If you would like
to see the listing of providers for the west region, and missed the message
I listed previously, let me know and I’ll forward you the link and
directions for locating the list on their site.   I do hope the north and
south regions will follow suit in the near future by providing a list of
providers online as well.



I live in Loxley, Alabama, and I would like to take this opportunity to
remind members of the services I provide.  I am a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst and I can travel to serve clients from the Pascagoula, Mississippi
area to Pensacola, Florida.  The services I provide include, but are not
limited to, assessment/evaluation, comprehensive in-home or on-site ABA
programs to teach verbal behavior, learning, academic, social, and self-help
skills.   If anyone would like more information about my services, please
email me at SteppingStonesConsulting@....  I would be happy to provide
additional information regarding my services at that time.

I also know of another BCBA serving Pensacola to Destin, Florida.  If you
would like her contact information, just let me know and I’d be happy to
provide it.



Thanks.  Have a wonderful Tuesday.



- Christen Boutwell, BCBA

Stepping Stones Consulting, Owner


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO

All local event notices have been deleted, since they are primarily for
families living in Virginia and Maryland, and I did not want to send useless
information to the folks in the rest of the country. However, please let me
know if you live in Virginia, Maryland or DC; so that I can add you to my
private email distribution list for events in those states.


Call for Volunteers: Research Opportunity for Caregivers of People with an
Autism Spectrum Disorder.  With support from the National Institutes of
Health, KDH Research & Communication (KDHRC), a research institution in
Atlanta, has developed a website for caregivers of people diagnosed with an
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now KDHRC needs volunteers to participate in
a research study to help evaluate the website.  OAR is a key part of KDHRC's
research group on this important initiative. OAR has worked closely with
KDHRC in the past to conduct a needs assessment of caregivers of people with
an ASD and to develop strategies and materials for OAR's Latino Outreach
Program. We can attest to their good work and commitment to the cause, so
please consider helping KDHRC with this exciting study.  KDHRC welcomes all
parents or legal guardians of people diagnosed with Autism, High Functioning
Autism, Asperger Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) to
participate in the study. Your participation will involve reviewing the
website and completing two brief surveys. Your participation will take no
more than two hours and it will occur online.  Data collection will take
place from November 4 to November 20, 2009. Your participation is voluntary,
and KDHRC will keep confidential all information collected in the study.
Those who complete the study will be entered into a drawing for one of five
$150 cash incentives.  If you want to participate in this valuable study,
please contact Alison Daub-Sychra, who is a researcher at KDHRC, by email at
research@....
Please include the age of your child in your email. Ms. Daub-Sychra can also
be reached by phone at 404-968-8005.

I'm Amy Camodeca, a grad student at the University of Windsor in Windsor
Ontario. I conduct neuropsychological assessments for the school board in
Windsor and have worked with kids (aged 2-18) with many kinds of
disabilities for the last 5 years.  I'm doing research (my dissertation)
about parents of children with different types of disabilities or problems
that impact learning in school, including ASD. I'm looking at how social and
academic skills in parents are related to coping with having a child with an
ASD.  Your input is important because we know that the children who do well
have parents that advocate for them and understand their needs. The purpose
of my study is to help parents who don't do these things as well do them
better, and help their child at home and at school.  You can also enter
yourself into a draw for a $50 (CDN) Toys R Us gift card (optional).  It
doesn't matter how old your child is, but you have to be a biological mom or
dad of the child. If you (the
parent) have fewer than 30 minutes to complete some online questionnaires
(about yourself) and look at some eyes and pick the emotion that goes with
it, I would REALLY appreciate it!  Here's the link to my study, which has
more
information: https://camodeca.net/studies.  All information is confidential,
and you can enter a pseudonym (a not real name) on the consent form if you'd
like. My study has been approved by the University REB. My research advisor
is Dr. S. Voelker. The university website is www.uwindsor.ca.

"Bill would push bullies back from autistic kids" dated 20 October 2009 by
Matthew Kaplan from the Daily News Tribune at
http://www.dailynewstribune.com/news/x42388435/Bill-would-push-bullies-back-
from-autistic-kids

"FSU researcher wins autism grants" dated 20 October 2009 from The Suncoast
News at
http://suncoastpasco.tbo.com/content/2009/oct/20/201522/pn-fsu-researcher-wi
ns-autism-grants

"Coal ash poses significant risk: EPA report says" dated 27 October 2009 by
ANNE PAINE from The Tennessean at
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091027/NEWS01/91027104/Coal%20ash%20pose
s%20significant%20risk%20%20EPA%20report%20says

"Safeway Foundation Grants $1 Million to Empower Children and Adults with
Disabilities Through Easter Seals" dated 27 October 2009 in a press release
from Easter Seals at
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS102411+27-Oct-2009+PRN200910
27

"New Research Hope for US Autism Families - 1 in 100 US Kids Affected" dated
28 October 2009 by Clifford G. Miller from American Chronicle at
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/125995

"Dream playground built in a day" dated 29 October 2009 from KGET17 News at
http://www.kget.com/news/local/story/Dream-playground-built-in-a-day/l7v8KZb
xHEeUM3hCrvZxAg.cspx

"Football is game changer for autistic boy" dated 30 October 2009 by Shelley
Dillon from Examiner.com at
http://www.examiner.com/x-19093-Seattle-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10
d30-Football-is-game-changer-for-autistic-boy

"Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety With Autism" dated 30 October 2009 by Rick
Nauert PhD from Psych Central at
http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/10/30/behavioral-therapy-for-anxiety-with-
autism/9239.html

"Rower with autism gets help paying for crew supplies" dated 1 November 2009
by Rich McKay from the Orlando Sentinel at
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-athlete-with-autism-110109,0,3
556391.story

"Caregivers Cite Need for Services, Assistance" dated 2 November 2009 from
The Youngstown Business Journal at
http://www.business-journal.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&
sdetail=14967&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reop
tion=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=1711&hn=busi
ness-journal&he=.com

"Boy with autism has weekly show at school" dated 2 November 2009 by Sharisa
Lewis from Examiner.com at
http://www.examiner.com/x-2795-Dallas-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d2-
Autistic-boy-has-weekly-show-at-school

"Autism Spikes, Toxins Suspected" dated 2 November 2009 by STEVEN HIGGS from
The Bloomington Alternative at
http://www.counterpunch.org/higgs11022009.html

"Renowned Autism Expert Endorses Maximum Potential Group's Video-Based ABA
Therapy Program" dated 2 November 2009 in a press release from the Maximum
Potential Group at
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS116762+02-Nov-2009+PRN200911
02

"Can Marijuana Help Kids with Autism?" dated 3 November 2009 by Gina Kaysen
Fernandes from Mom Logic.com at
http://www.momlogic.com/2009/11/can_marijuana_help_kids_with_autism.php#ixzz
0VwcvANCL

"Caribbean countries benefit from autism awareness share day" dated 4
November
2009 from the Caribbean Life News at
http://www.caribbeanlifenews.com/articles/2009/11/04/health/doc4af19fd83ce64
420273894.txt

"Pediatric program to bring care to children in rural border community"
dated
4 November 2009 from the Arizona Range News at
http://www.willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2009/11/05/news/news11.txt

"The ultimate herbal remedy: Can cannabis improve autism?- The debate over
its risks has split political and scientific opinion in Britain. But
American mother Marie Myung-Ok Lee says cannabis isn't only safe enough for
her autistic son - it's dramatically improved his condition" dated 5
November 2009 from the Independent News at
http://license.icopyright.net/user/viewFreeUse.act?fuid=NTY5NzkwMg%3D%3D

"Autism: moving beyond the quest for a cure" dated 5 November 2009 by Dr.
Michael Fitzpatrick from Spiked.com at
http://www.spiked-online.com/index.php/site/article/7671

"Children with Disabilities and H1N1 Flu- The H1N1 flu has been on the minds
of all people in America; as of August eighth, the majority of the children
who have died because of this form of the flu have had an underlying illness
or developmental disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC)." dated 5 November 2009 by Thomas C. Weiss from
Disabled World at
http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/children/children-disabilities-flu.
php

" A family's journey to find peace for their son, themselves- "The Horse
Boy"
follows a couple's extraordinary journey across the plains of Mongolia in
search of shamanic help for their 5-year-old autistic son, who is soothed by
the proximity of horses." dated 5 November 2009 by Jeannette Catsoulis from
The New York Times at
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/movies/2010211454_mr06horseboy.html

"Corporal punishment" dated 5 November 2009 by Cheryl Lasseter from WLBT3
news at http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=11453537

"After Setbacks, Small Successes for Gene Therapy" dated 5 November 2009 by
Gina Kolata from The New York Times at
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/health/06gene.html

"Autistic Child Runs Away From School- Boy Runs Into Street; Driver Jumps
Out Of Car To Stop Traffic" dated 6 November 2009 by April Molina from KSAT
12 News at http://www.ksat.com/news/21546705/detail.html

"Autistic Musician Ready To Graduate High School" dated 6 November 2009 by
Monica Balderrama from KFOX14 News at
http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/21546389/detail.html

"Research shows pesticide-free homes can be bug-free, too; 'Good
housekeeping'
is more effective than insecticides" dated 6 November 2009 by Erik Ortlip
from the Environmental Health News at
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/pesticide-free-homes

"Autism Research Institute on Chelation Therapy Studies for Individuals with
Autism" dated 7 November 2009 from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/autism-research-institute-on-chelation-th
erapy-studies-for-individuals-with-autism.html#more

"Celebrities turn out for Eden II's Winter Wonderland" dated 7 November 2009
by Doug Auer from the Staten Island Advance at
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/celebrities_turn_out_for_eden.h
tml

"Needs council will help those with intellectual, developmental
disabilities"
dated 7 November 2009 by RICHARD GARNETT from the Star-Telegram at
http://www.star-telegram.com/242/story/1744821.html

"Mobile clinic to serve kids with special needs" dated 7 November 2009 by
Dana Cole from The Sierra Vista Herald at
http://www.svherald.com/content/news/2009/11/07/mobile-clinic-serve-kids-spe
cial-needs

"Please come home plea to missing boy, 14" dated 7 November 2009 by Andrew
Pain from the Evening Gazette (UK) at
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2009/11/07/please-come-home-
plea-to-missing-boy-14-84229-25114324

"Parents create Hand-in-Hand to help families with special needs" dated 7
November 2009 by Barb Ickes from The Quad-City Times at
http://www.qctimes.com/news/local/article_674c3efe-cb59-11de-b20e-001cc4c032
86.html

"Online program teaches kids how to accept disabled peers" dated 8 November
2009 by Wayne Grayson from Tuscaloosa News at
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091108/NEWS/911079958/1005?Title=Onl
ine-program-teaches-kids-how-to-accept-disabled-peers

"Setting up an autistic child's bedroom" dated 8 November 2009 by Pamela
Downing from The Brownsville Herald at
http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/articles/child-104793-daniela-eyes.html

"Conference on autism is Monday in Rockland" dated 8 November 2009 by Jane
Lerner from LoHud.com at
http://www.lohud.com/article/20091108/NEWS03/911080378/-1/SPORTS/Conference-
on-autism-is-Monday-in-Rockland

"Once content in the background, Beyer teen gains football fame" dated 8
November 2009 by Jeff Jardine from The Modesto Bee at
http://www.modbee.com/featured/story/925162.html#ixzz0WO3rT6Lr

"Mother inspired to raise awareness of autism treatment method" dated 8
November 2009 by Gary Moore from Kelowna.com at
http://www.kelowna.com/2009/11/08/a-child-with-autism-inspires-mother-to-rai
se-awareness-with-new-group

"Missing 7-Year-Old Boy Found Safe-0 A 7-year-old boy from Clendenin who
wandered away from his home has been found safe and sound" dated 8 November
2009 from WSAZ3 News at http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/69486427.html

"My Addiction" dated 8 November 2009 by Cathy Jameson from the Age of Autism
blog at http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/my-addiction.html#more

"Brandeis U. Autism Awareness Week Update: Current Schedule" dated 8
November
2009 by Jake Crosby from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/brandeis-u-autism-awareness-week-update-c
urrent-schedule.html#more

"Air-Filled Mascots Inflate Job Options- Pilot Study Puts People With Autism
To Work" dated 8 November 2009 from KETV7 News at
http://www.ketv.com/news/21555091/detail.html

"Mariposa School For Children With Autism Holds "Maripolooza" dated 8
November
2009 by Chris Cowperthwaite from NBC17 News at
http://wake.mync.com/site/wake/news/story/44217/mariposa-school-for-children
-with-autism-holds-maripolooza

"Vocational program gives special-ed students a chance to work" dated 8
November 2009 by TERI MADDOX from the News-Democrat at
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/999988.html

"Help sought as autism cases rise" dated 8 November 2009 from the Manila
Bulletin (Philippines) at
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/228570/help-sought-autism-cases-rise

"Center for Autism and Related Disorders Study Finds Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy Ineffective Treatment for Children with Autism" dated 8 November
2009 in a press release from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/center-for-autism-and-related,103365
1.shtml

"U.S. House Passes Health Insurance Reform Bill Containing Provision for
Autism Insurance Reform" dated 8 November 2009 in a press release from
Autism Votes at
http://www.autismvotes.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=frKNI3PCImE&b=393
0723&ct=7657397

"Judith Ursitti, Autism Speaks Regional Director of State Advocacy
Relations, Receives 2009 Margaret L. Bauman, MD Award for Excellence in
Serving the Autism Community" dated 9 November 2009 in a press release from
Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismvotes.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=frKNI3PCImE&b=393
0723&ct=7658395

"New Three-Year Grant From The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announced By
Keystone Symposia" dated 9 November 2009 in a press release from the
Keystone Symposia on Molecular & Cellular Biology at
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170259.php

"Are We Becoming a Majority?" dated 9 November 2009 by Kent Heckenlively,
Esq.
from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/are-we-becoming-a-majority.html#more

"Olmsted on Autism: Michael Specter Plagiarizes Paul Offit, Massacres Facts
in "Denialism" dated 9 November 2009 by Dan Olmsted from the Age of Autism
blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/olmsted-on-autism-michael-specter-plagiar
izes-paul-offit-massacres-facts-in-denialism.html#more

"Handwriting A Struggle For Kids With Autism" dated 9 November 2009 by Shaun
Heasley from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/09/handwriting/6098

"Health Care Reform And People With Disabilities" dated 9 November 2009 by
Michelle Diament from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/09/health-care-reform/6077

"School choice: Family works hard to find perfect fit for 12-year-old" dated
9 November 2009 by Sarah Carr from The Times-Picayune at
http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2009/11/post_43.html

"The 'reform math' problem" dated 9 November 2009 by Katharine Beals from
The Philadelphia Inquirer at
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20091109_The__reform_math__problem.ht
ml

"Change IDEA, task force says" dated 9 November 2009 from The Washington
Times at
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/09/citizen-journalism-fyi-28099
48

"Pledge is given to do more for special needs children" dated 9 November
2009 by Nadia Arandjelovic from The Royal Gazette (Bermuda) at
http://www.royalgazette.com/rg/Article/article.jsp?articleId=7d9b4af30030012
&sectionId=60

"Bill seeks coverage for autism services" dated 9 November 2009 by MOLLY
CONNORS from the Cap Cod Times at
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091109/NEWS/911090
307

"New therapy connecting families- Local parents of autistic children may
find help in equine therapy" dated 9 November 2009 by RENEE FITE from the
Tahlequah Daily Press at
http://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/features/local_story_313120146.html

"Project Lifesaver Aims To Help Vulnerable" dated 9 November 2009 from the
Associated Press at
http://wcco.com/local/project.lifesaver.vunerable.2.1300638.html

"Project Lifesaver Slots Available" dated 9 November 2009 from
Westchester.com at
http://www.westchester.com/Westchester_News/Health/Project_Lifesaver_Slots_A
vailable_2009110912340.html

"Rethink Autism launches free Expert Access Webinar Series Connecting
parents of children and adolescents with autism directly with leading
experts in the fields of autism treatment and research" dated 9 November
2009 in a press release from Rethink Autism at
http://www.mmdnewswire.com/rethink-autism-6171.html

"Sled hockey: Getting a chance to play" dated 9 November 2009 from The
Quad-City Times at
http://www.qctimes.com/news/local/article_fd57a89c-cce5-11de-9eb1-001cc4c002
e0.html

"Visitation Homes gives hope and aid to families of disabled" dated 9
November
2009 by SULAIMAN ABDUR-RAHMAN from the Trentonian at
http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2009/11/09/news/doc4af7a2b45c995336512000
.txt

"Autistic AP High School student wins homecoming title" dated 9 November
2009 by Christy Swift from The Tampa Tribune at
http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2009/nov/09/autistic-ap-high-school-s
tudent-wins-homecoming-ti

"Language Support In Schools Vital For Children With Autism" dated 9
November
2009 in a press release from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) at
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091109121334.htm

"Living with autism- Australian director Elissa Down" dated 10 November 2009
by JEFFREY O. VALISNO from Business World at
http://beta.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=1151

"Workers with disabilities make up 22% of workforce" by KEITH PARADISE from
Public Opinion News at
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/localnews/ci_13682727

"IACC Continues to Debate Vaccine Objectives in Updating Autism Research
Agenda" by Theresa Wrangham in a press release from SafeMinds at
http://www.safeminds.org/news/iacc-debates-vaccine-objectives.html

"A Prospective Blinded Evaluation of Urinary Porphyrins Verses the Clinical
Severity of Autism Spectrum Disorders" by David A. Geier, Janet K. Kern, and
Mark R. Geier from the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health at
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a916457948

"Facial Sinthesys of 3D Avatars for Therapeutic Applications" by Veronica
Orvalho, J Miranda, and A A Sousa from the Frontiers in Neuroengineering.
Conference Abstract: Annual CyberTherapy and CyberPsychology 2009 conference
at
http://frontiersin.org/conferences/individual_abstract_listing.php?conferid=
257&pap=1796&ind_abs=1&pg=2

"Islands of Loneliness: Exploring Social Interaction Through the
Autobiographies of Individuals With Autism" by Julie Causton-Theoharis,
Christine Ashby, and Meghan Cosier from Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities at
http://aamr.allenpress.com/aamronline/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1352%2F19
34-9556-47.2.84

"The Use of Intensive Behavioural Intervention for Children With Autism" by
Christina de Rivera from the Journal on Developmental Disabilities at
http://www.oadd.org/index.php?page=275

"Transition of Children With Autism From Intensive Behavioural Intervention
Programs Into the School System" by Alissa Levy and Adrienne Perry from the
Journal on Developmental Disabilities at
http://29303.vws.magma.ca/index.php?page=291

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