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Hello Mary!

Here is the info for Maxim Health Care:

Billy  Waldo | Program  Director | Tacoma Behavioral Support  | Maxim
Healthcare Services,  Inc.
4301 South Pine  St Suite  505 I Tacoma, Wa 98409 I (253-671-9909 I 7
253-671-9979  I _wiwaldo@..._ (mailto:wiwaldo@...)
!-877-629-4658
Also pass on Michelle Pritchard referred  you!!!!
Good luck!
My family has been signed on ECHO since 2005 and now DEMO  since Oct
2008.......



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#4586

From: Mary Bourgeois <diznychic@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:17 am
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state

diznychic

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We just moved from Tacoma Wa last year. We lived in University Place area for 2
years.  We had our boys go to UW Autism Center in Tacoma.  The boys got 1 hr
every other week-you know week this boy the following week the other. Don't ask
me my thoughts on the whole experience up there.  Anyway-Good
Samaritan-Children's Therapy Unit (CTU) in Puyllup-WONDERFUL STAFF & BUILDING!
Did the most in the 6 months they were there actually getting therapy. We were
on a wait list for over a year- yeah- then we moved. And in between UW- they
boys were also on a wait list- then once they got services the person quit- then
on the wait list some more- then the person  JUST started working w/ the kids-
went on vacation for 1 month & then we got to move. YEAH!  ANYWAY-

Maxim Health care- I need to find their # were in the process of doing the
Autism Demo Project- certification. I dunno know if they got done or not. The
saga of moving & being on wait lists. UGH!

Mary Bourgeois








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From: "shellysdh89@..." <shellysdh89@...>
To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 16, 2009 10:01:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state


It doesn't matter if you are Tricare Prime or Standard we all are entitled
to the Tricare ECHO benefit.  If qualified!   At this point....this  really
doesn't pertain to the Tricare Basic which Prime and Standard fall
under....  Tricare ECHO is the only way to get the BCBA services and then  if
you
choose to select DEMO for more ABA hours that route may be the  choice.
under the DEMO the BCBA still runs the program but then tutors are  hired to
follow-through with the program.

Hope this answers your question.... ........

~Michelle
Bremerton, Wa

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#4585

From: shellysdh89@...
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:01 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state

shellysdh

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It doesn't matter if you are Tricare Prime or Standard we all are entitled
to the Tricare ECHO benefit.  If qualified!   At this point....this  really
doesn't pertain to the Tricare Basic which Prime and Standard fall
under....  Tricare ECHO is the only way to get the BCBA services and then  if
you
choose to select DEMO for more ABA hours that route may be the  choice.
under the DEMO the BCBA still runs the program but then tutors are  hired to
follow-through with the program.

Hope this answers your question............

~Michelle
Bremerton, Wa


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#4584

From: Karen Reid <karenreidconsulting@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:45 am
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state

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How do you get BCBA services under Tricare Standard?



________________________________
From: "jordan0197@..." <jordan0197@...>
To: Yahoo group autism <militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, October 18, 2009 10:58:13 PM
Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state


I can answer these questions:



Unless you want to pay about $4,000 out of pocket don't call/contact outside
network BCBA or tutors. I would call Maximum tomorrow and find out the wait.
They are the only ones right now contracted with ECHO. BCBA are coming from
Seattle and the tutors live here. There are two ways to get BCBA 1) through
Tricare Standard you only work with a BCBA and only get a few hours. 2) Tricare
ECHO/DEMO this will allow about 16 hours who works under a BCBA guide.



The special eds work with ECAP (low income) program. This works in helping your
child mix with "A typical" kids without special needs (role model). Now if Aaron
enters the Autism program this might not happen.



Try this website for ratings. The only problem may be that they don't take data
on special ed.



http://www.greatschools.net/










> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> From: melissarose72@...
> Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:53:32 +0000
> Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state
>
>
> Suzanne,
>
> As VA was our first experience with ABA (thru Echo)....do we need to be in
Demo
>
> to get ABA in Kitsap County? Is there a special way to get into Demo? Is there
some place online I can learn about Demo?
>
>
>
> (I've already emailed a few BCBA's, all the ones I could find with contact
possibilities online, so far. One has responded, but I think she's in B.
Island). Going to Seattle or the Tacoma area - would really cut into our time
for other things (other therapy, school, etc), so I'd like to avoid that, as my
son still needs a long afternoon nap.
>
>
>
> I'm just trying to understand the differences we'll face when we
>
> arrive in WA. I think ABA is great for my son, so whatever I need to do to get
that for him...we'll try.
>
>
>
> I was having trouble finding school info online - there's just so much out
there to wade thru. Are the special ed preschool classes a mix with typical kids
or are there preschool classes that are JUST for kids with developmental delays?
>
>
>
> Thanks any & all info. I really appreciate everyone's help.
>
> Melissa
>
>
>
> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> From: ta2dbny@...
> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:19:58 -1000
> Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA state
>
>
>
>
>
> No ABA centers in the Kitsap area. All done in-home if through DEMO
> and you may find some doing out of their home, but it's doubtful. The
> UW has a center but they're across the water and I think there's like
> 2 year wait list or something.
>
> Suzanne
>
> On Oct 18, 2009, at 9:23 AM, Melissa S wrote:
>
> >
> > Maybe that's one difference. We aren't using Demo & I think you
> > might be? I've been very happy with Aaron's ABA experience. His
> > therapists have been wonderful & it's allowed him to adjust to the
> > noise from other kids. In home, he would get too distracted (knowing
> > his stuff was in the next room. I've seen it with EI speech & OT, in
> > our home. He gets to the point that he's upset & he turns his back &
> > ignores them or he runs away). At their center, there is a limited
> > amount of stuff out & he does at least part of his program at a
> > table. Better for his concentration, maybe.
> >
> > Melissa
> >
> >
> >
> >> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> >> From: jordan0197@...
> >> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:10:36 -0700
> >> Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for
> >> WA state
> >>
> >>
> >> As far as I know around here it is in the home. But I and others
> >> have done community outings. We go to the mall, parks, library. I
> >> had my tutor come with me to the fair. She worked with Danny on
> >> identity and safety of the animals. Socializing with people, etc.
> >> The tutor with permission can also go to your school, etc. I think
> >> our setting is better than being confined to just one building
> >> (just a thought)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Adrienne
> >>
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> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> >>> From: melissarose72@...
> >>> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:59:41 +0000
> >>> Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for
> >>> WA state
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanks, Adrienne. Not many choices near Bremerton. Is ABA only
> >>> done in home, in WA? (I've emailed those I was able to....) Here I
> >>> take Aaron to their center & he's around other kids. It's been
> >>> good for him. In home is offered, but not something I wanted
> >>> (waiting list, at the time).
> >>>
> >>> Things will work out.
> >>>
> >>> Melissa
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> >>> From: jordan0197@...
> >>> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:01:32 -0700
> >>> Subject: RE: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for
> >>> WA state
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> http://www.bacb.com/consum_frame.html
> >>>
> >>> Most Seattle won't come over hear. So our choices are limited : (
> >>>
> >>> To: militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com
> >>> From: melissarose72@...
> >>> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:25:01 +0000
> >>> Subject: [Military Families Autism Support] ABA providers for WA
> >>> state
> >>>
> >>> A while ago, someone (this group or maybe another) posted a link
> >>> to get a listing of BCBA's? I thought I saved it, but I can't find
> >>> it. I was hoping to find it today, while I have more free time.
> >>>
> >>> Anyone have that handy?
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Melissa
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#4583

From: "Campbell, Scott A LTC MIL USA ATEC" <scott.alan.campbell@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:42 am
Subject: Autism, Medical and Education Information, 16 November 2009 (UNCLASSIFIED)

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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.



"Some Pregnant Women Fearful of H1N1 Vaccine" dated 29 September 2009 by
Krissi Danielsson from About.com at
http://miscarriage.about.com/b/2009/09/29/some-pregnant-women-fearful-of-h1n
1-vaccine.htm#gB3

"Special night for Hidden Valley's homecoming queen" dated 5 October 2009 by
Chris Whitley from WSLS10 News at
http://www2.wsls.com/sls/news/local/article/special_night_for_hidden_valleys
_homecoming_queen/52197

"Davenport proposal for special education students presented" dated 6
October
2009 by Sheena Dooley from the Quad City Times at
http://www.qctimes.com/news/local/education/article_bbf972de-b225-11de-8ec0-
001cc4c03286.html

"Hertz-Picciotto's blood mercury autism study: what the researchers omitted"
dated 21 October 2009 by Teresa Binstock from Generation Rescue at
http://www.generationrescue.org/binstock/091021-blood-mercury-autism-study-m
isleads.htm

"Federal rules leave gifted kids behind- By teaching to the middle, we fail
to help top learners achieve their potential" dated 26 October 2009 by
STEPHEN J.
SCHROEDER-DAVIS from the Star Tribune at
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentary/65330407.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQ
DUoaEyqyP4O:D

"Sears' views on H1N1 and pregnant women set him apart" dated 27 October
2009 by Landon Hall from the Orange County Register blog at
http://healthyliving.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/27/sears-views-on-h1n1-and-
pregnant-women-set-him-apart/11985

"Committee suggests closing KNI" dated 27 October 2009 from The Topeka
Capital-Journal at
http://cjonline.com/news/legislature/2009-10-26/committee_suggests_closing_k
ni

"I'll Pay You Ten Dollars to Throw That Apple- How to get an autistic (or
any) child to stop misbehaving" dated 30 October 2009 by Jonathan Levy from
Psychology Today at
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-interactive-world/200910/ill-pay-you
-ten-dollars-throw-apple

"Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring" dated 3 November 2009
from Health Day News at
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20091104/hl_hsn/folatelevelsinpregnancytiedtoadh
dinoffspring

"Teachers focus on inclusive classes" dated 4 November 2009 by JERMAINE
PIGEE from The Burlington Hawk Eye at
http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/marilyn-speaker-110409

"Third furlough lawsuit claims rights violation" dated 5 November 2009 by
Susan Essoyan from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin at
http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091105_Third_furlough_lawsuit_claims_righ
ts_violation.html

"Exploring autism through theater" dated 5 November 2009 from the Foster's
Daily Democrat at
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091105/GJENTERTAINMENT_0
1/711059922/-1/fosentertainment

"H1N1 injection (and spray) rejection- Some doctors are just saying no to
the swine flu vaccine" dated 8 November 2009 by Rob Stein and Michael Laris
from The Washington Post at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/07/AR2009110703
116.html?sid=ST2009110800126

"Inoculating Against Fear of Vaccination- Despite Scientific Proof of the
Value of Vaccines, Many Fear Getting H1N1 Shots" dated 8 November 2009 by
Tracy Smith from CBS News at
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/08/sunday/main5575350.shtml

"Nashville school board admits error, releases lawsuit records" dated 9
November 2009 by Jaime Sarrio from THE TENNESSEAN at
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091109/COLUMNIST0122/911090340

"Proposal for Weymouth classroom visits by special education parents
questioned" dated 9 November 2009 by Ed Baker from the GateHouse News
Service at
http://www.wickedlocal.com/weymouth/news/x870204505/Proposal-for-Weymouth-cl
assroom-visits-by-special-education-parents-questioned

"Roanoke principal says she was vindicated by testimony before grievance
panel" dated 9 November 2009 from THE ROANOKE TIMES at
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/state_regional/article/PRIN09_2009110
8-220202/304546

"Judge: Ciavarella's juvenile court a 'system run amok'" dated 9 November
2009 by DAVE JANOSKI from The Standard Speaker at
http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/judge_ciavarella_s_juvenile_court_a_syst
em_run_amok?local

"Public defender: Community backed Ciavarella zero tolerance" dated 10
November 2009 by DAVE JANOSKI from The Citizens Voice at
http://www.citizensvoice.com/1.407596

"Judge refuses to halt Hawaii teacher furloughs" dated 10 November 2009 by
HERBERT A. SAMPLE from The Associated Press at
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jdW2Y2RZRta2rI7g5EfJhBlFeP
-gD9BSOTUG0

"After 40 years, Sesame Street still makes a difference, especially to those
with autism" dated 10 November 2009 by Pam Walsh from the Examiner.com at
http://www.examiner.com/x-29318-Hartford-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11
d10-After-40-years-Sesame-Street-still-makes-a-difference-especially-to-thos
e-with-autism

"Program puts educational videos online and on TV" dated 10 November 2009 by
Barb Berggoetz from Indy Star at
http://www.indystar.com/article/20091110/LIVING/911100305/Program+puts+educa
tional+videos

"NAEP Plan for Students With Disabilities Criticized" dated 10 November 2009
by Mary Ann Zehr from Education Week at
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/11/10/12naep-ell.h29.html?tkn=UUMCTl%
2BZa3xIwsK%2FSrQFu%2FrYBM3OSRUVTOtO

"Children with autism show slower pupil responses, MU study finds" dated 10
November 2009 in a press release from the University of Missouri at
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/uom-cwa111009.php

"Asperger's Syndrome Wives Need Understanding- Those who stay in a
relationship with an Asperger's-afflicted mate should do everything possible
to be independent socially and financially" dated 10 November 2009 by Karin
Friedemann from the Salem-News at
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/november102009/aspergers_kf.php

"District 191: Service animals to be allowed" dated 11 November 2009 by
Keighla Schmidt from the Savage Pacer at
http://www.savagepacer.com/news/school-news-burnsville-eagan-savage/district
-191-service-animals-be-allowed-111

"Meeting needs of autistic b'nei mitzvah- B'nai Or provides tailored
approach to Jewish learning" dated 11 November 2009 by Johanna Ginsberg from
The New Jersey Jewish News at
http://njjewishnews.com/article/metrowest/meeting-needs-of-autistic-bnei-mit
zva


"DOE: Ridge ESE Students Faced Discrimination" dated 11 November 2009 by
John Chambliss from THE LEDGER at
http://www.theledger.com/article/20091111/NEWS/911115046?Title=DOE-Ridge-ESE
-Students-Faced-Discrimination

"Entrepreneurs Press On, and Obstacles Fall" dated 11 November 2009 by BRENT
BOWERS from The New York Times at
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/business/smallbusiness/12hunt.html?_r=3&ad
xnnl=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1257991206-91jkaC0N3r5p5ufl0FCQFg&pagewan
ted=all

"Pfizer drug studies fudged, report says- Studies indicated the drugs worked
better than internal documents showed" dated 11 November 2009 from The
Associated Press at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33867108/ns/health-more_health_news

"The Future of Factory Farming: Barack Obama and the "Rural Agenda" (Part
2)"
dated 11 November 2009 by David Kirby from The Huffington Post blog at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-kirby/is-obama-ready-to-take-on_b_352696
.html

"Doctor plans novel treatment for autism" dated 11 November 2009 by Timothy
McNulty from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08132/880873-52.stm

"Writing Study Ties Autism To Motor-Skill Problems" dated 11 November 2009
by Jon Hamilton from National Public Radio at
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120275194

"IACC Votes to Include Research on Several Environmental Exposures,
including Vaccines, in Strategic Plan for Autism Research" dated 11 November
2009 in a press release from Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/inthenews/iacc_111009_summary.php

"IACC includes vaccine research objective in strategic plan for autism
research- Autism Speaks is encouraged by new language recommending funding
of vaccine research" dated 11 November 2009 in a press release from Autism
Speaks at http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/as-iiv111109.php

"Eye response may reveal autism" dated 12 November 2009 from United Press
International at
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2009/11/12/Eye-response-may-reveal-autism/UPI
-87541258054844

"Vocational life skills students visit Gillette Stadium" dated 12 November
2009 by Benjamin Brown from the GateHouse News Service at
http://www.wickedlocal.com/scituate/news/education/x870209200/Vocational-lif
e-skills-students-visit-Gillette-Stadium

"Project Lifesaver brings peace of mind" dated 12 November 2009 by Terry
Davis from the Hutchinson Leader at
http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/project-lifesaver-brings-peace-mind-111

"Whole Children" dated 12 November 2009 by Justine Judge from CBS3 News at
http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/69915837.html

"Autistic teen wins music award" dated 12 November 2009 by NIYAZ PIRANI from
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER at
http://www.ocregister.com/news/lonsert-219180-award-year.html

"A-List Celebs Line Up For Concert For Autism" dated 12 November 2009 from
The Huffington Post at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/12/a-list-celebs-line-up-for_n_355991.
html

"Disability Rights MS opens satellite office on Coast" dated 12 November
2009 by Danielle Thomas from WLOX13 News at
http://www.wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=11494784

"Meetings will address needs of adults with autism" dated 13 November 2009
from The Associated Press at
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-adultswithautism,0,7528883.stor
y

"Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism Town Hall" dated 13 November 2009
in a press release from Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/inthenews/afaa_town_hall.php

"National Town Hall To Focus On Adults With Autism" dated 13 November 2009
by Shaun Heasley from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/13/autism-town-hall/6178

"9 In 10 Kids With Autism Bullied At School" dated 13 November 2009 by Shaun
Heasley from the Disability Scoop at
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/13/bullying-survey/6184

"Great Lakes Center for Autism awards $75,000 to groups" dated 13 November
2009 from WTOL11 News at http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=11498717

"A Miami nonprofit offers struggling kids music, tutoring- A nonprofit
organization is pairing music and academic programs to help students
overcome their struggles at school" dated 13 November 2009 by PAMELA DUQUE
from the Miami Herald at
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/northeast/story/1331010.html

"A push to cover autism therapy" dated 13 November 2009 by KAREN LANGLEY
from the Concord Monitor at
http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091113/FRONTPAGE/
911130306

"Saskatchewan residents with autism spectrum disorder being neglected by
system: Verklan" dated 13 November 2009 by Angela Hall from the Leader-Post
(Canada) at
http://www.leaderpost.com/health/Saskatchewan+residents+with+autism+spectrum
+disorder+being+neglected+system+Verklan/2216654/story.html

"Survey: Bullies prey on autistic kids" dated 13 November 2009 by Laura
Crimaldi from the Boston Herald at
http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20091113survey_finds_90_of_a
utistic_kids_bullied/srvc=home&position=1

"Creating safer schools- Advocate: More can be done to protect students"
dated 13 November 2009 by Diane Knich from The Post and Courier at
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/nov/13/creating-safer-schools

"Learn the signs, act early" dated 13 November 2009 by Alandra Johnson from
The Bulletin at
http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091113/NEWS0107/911
130333/-1/RSSNEWSMAP

"Experts discuss causes of Autism" dated 13 November 2009 by Sean Fabery
from The Brandeis Hoot at http://thehoot.net/articles/7074

"Tennis teams work on ACEing Autism on the weekends" dated 13 November 2009
by Hannah Vickers from The Brandeis Hoot at http://thehoot.net/articles/7050

"Housing workshop devoted to people with autism draws concerned parents"
dated 13 November 2009 by Alia Wilson from the Santa Cruz Sentinel at
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_13777861

"Workshop targets parents of children with autism" dated 13 November 2009 by
Jackie Ayres from The Register-Herald at
http://www.register-herald.com/local/local_story_317000118.html

"Adults with autism inspire worries and action" dated 13 November 2009 by
ERIC ADLER from The Kansas City Star at
http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/1569350.html

"Town Hall Aims To Up Autism Awareness- Autism Speaks Sponsors National
Meetings" dated 13 November 2009 from WTAE4 News at
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/allegheny/21607935/detail.html

"Autistic woman with CSU link subject of movie" dated 13 November 2009 by
Kate Forgach from Coloradoan.com at
http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20091113/COLUMNISTS109/911130303/1024/Auti
stic+woman+with+CSU+link+subject+of+movie

"Murder suspect held without bond following his extradition" dated 13
November 2009 by Anna Mathews from Carroll County News at
http://www.carrollconews.com/story/1587108.html

"Parents of Boy Killed on Bike Don't Blame Driver- The parents of the
ten-year-old boy who was hit and killed Wednesday say their son was in the
wrong place at the wrong time" dated 13 November 2009 from WSAW News at
http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/69951472.html

"MPs want to stop hacker's extradition- home secretary urged to intervene"
dated 13 November 2009 from The Press and Journal (UK) at
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1481047?UserKey=#ixzz0Wlb7JIaK

"The music man on the move- Mike Pendergast connects with pre-school
children in his interactive show at The Guild" dated 13 November 2009 by
SALLY COLE from The Guardian (Canada) at
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=302594&sc=523

"Jury deliberating verdict in sexual assault trial" dated 13 November 2009
by GARY KEAN from The Western Star (Canada) at
http://www.thewesternstar.com/index.cfm?sid=302603&sc=23

"Lindenwold Police Locate Missing Autistic Teen" dated 13 November 2009 from
CBS3 News at http://cbs3.com/local/missing.teen.autism.2.1309447.html

"Greek sorority helps beat the odds- Pageant will raise money for autism"
dated 13 November 2009 by Stefanie Weber from The Rocket at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/inthenews/aitn.php

"IACC Releases Request for Information Results: Respondents Demand Answers"
dated 13 November 2009 by Teresa Conrick from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/iacc-releases-request-for-information-res
ults-.html#more

"French Woman Gets Crippling Illness After H1N1 Vaccine- Another case of
Guillain-Barre Syndrome before mass vaccination program has even begun"
dated
13 November 2009 by Paul Joseph Watson from Prison Planet.com at
http://www.prisonplanet.com/french-woman-gets-crippling-illness-after-h1n1-v
accine.html

"Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Flu Vaccines" dated 14 November 2009 by Anne
Dachel from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/milwaukee-journal-sentinel-on-flu-vaccine
s.html#more

"Father takes ex-wife to court over son's autism treatment- Mother says
intravenous treatment at Thoughtful House is unproven and too dangerous."
dated 14 November 2009 by Mary Ann Roser from the AMERICAN-STATESMAN at
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/2009/11/14/1114thou
ghtful.html

"Fair Supports Parents and Teachers of Special Needs Children" dated 14
November 2009 from Ozarks First.com at
http://ozarksfirst.com/content/fulltext/?cid=205871

"Allen ISD special ed students prove themselves on the job" dated 14
November
2009 by SAM HODGES from The Dallas Morning News at
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-specia
ljobs_14met.ART.State.Edition2.4b9e840.html

"Teacher accused of hitting student will avoid trial" dated 14 November 2009
by Vic Ryckaert from Indy Star at
http://www.indystar.com/article/20091114/NEWS02/911140339/Teacher-accused-of
-hitting-student-will-avoid-trial

"Rap that can heal spirits- Music therapists try breaking out rhymes" dated
14 November 2009 by Matthew T. Hall from Sign On San Diego at
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/nov/14/rap-that-can-heal-spirits

"Autism Recovery Resource Center officially opens in Beckley" dated 14
November 2009 by Bev Davis from The Register-Herald at
http://www.register-herald.com/features/local_story_318210112.html?keyword=t
opstory

"Boy to receive service dog- Family of local 9-year-old with autism reaches
fundraising goal" dated 14 November 2009 by Sean Hart from the Argus
Observer at
http://www.argusobserver.com/articles/2009/11/15/news/us/doc4affa68054f1b501
454546.txt

"Autistic student took up football to get fit, but got -- and gave -- more"
dated 14 November 2009 by MICK McCABE from the FREE PRESS at
http://www.freep.com/article/20091114/HSS/911140329/1319/Autistic-student-to
ok-up-football-to-get-fit-but-got----and-gave----more

"Girl, 14, rescued from fire may have headed to bedroom- Found in hallway in
Dorchester" dated 14 November 2009 by Brian R. Ballou from The Boston Globe
at
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/11/14/girl_14_r
escued_from_fire_may_have_headed_to_bedroom

"Gastrointestinal Conditions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders-
Specialists and Pediatricians in GI Disorders in Autism Raising Awareness of
Peers in Symposium and Paving the Way for Further Study" dated 15 November
2009 in a press release from Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/press/gastrointestinal_conditions_symposium_pr.p
hp

"H1N1: Fact or Fiction" dated 15 November 2009 by Barbara Loe Fisher from
the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/h1n1-fact-or-fiction-by-barbara-loe-fishe
r.html#more

"Maury school offers excellent, less-crowded special-ed program" dated 15
November 2009 by Cori Heym in a letter to the editor from The Tennessean at
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091115/COUNTY09010501/911150315/1327/Mau
ry+school+offers+excellent++less-crowded+special-ed+program

"DC officials propose autism insurance requirements" dated 15 November 2009
from The Associated Press at
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/dc-officials-propose-autism-insur
ance-requirements-70142092.html

"Protect those with disabilities" dated 15 November 2009 by Michael Carey in
a letter to the editor from the Times-Union at
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=865893&category=opini
on

"Project Lifesaver is a lifeline to the missing- System finds vulnerable
people fast" dated 15 November 2009 by Frank Lee from the St. Cloud Times at
http://www.twincities.com/ci_13795987?source=most_emailed

"High Hopes for Future Camp" dated 15 November 2009 from KMEG14 News at
http://www.kmeg.com/Global/story.asp?S=11512142

"School Notes: Films at Covina AMC theater to cater to families affected by
autism" dated 15 November 2009 from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune at
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_13795709

"Residents oppose development of facility for autistic children near
Binghamton Zoo- 29 have signed petition stating project will change
character of neighborhood" dated 15 November 2009 by Eric Reinagel from the
Press & Sun-Bulletin at
http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20091115/NEWS01/911150365/1112/Resident
s-oppose-development-of-facility-for-autistic-children-near-Binghamton-Zoo

"A Look At Autism- Frank Discussion With American Baby's Editor-in-Chief"
dated 15 November 2009 from CBS News at
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/15/uttm/main5661404.shtml

"Disabled kids program making a splash- Holly Community provides aid with
swimming" dated 15 November 2009 by Sarah Duffy from The Daily Times at
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20091115/NEWS01/911150318

"GHA CEO involved with national town hall meeting about autism" dated 15
November 2009 from The Stanly News and Press at
http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_320090615.html

"Setting up the home for a child with autism" dated 15 November 2009 by
Pamela Downing from The Brownsville Herald at
http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/setting-105108-autism-son.html

"Xayia's Story" dated 15 November 2009 by Kelly Gilmartin from WHIZ News at
http://www.whiznews.com/content/news/local/2009/11/15/xayias-story

"A Real Teammate- PHS players say West an 'inspiration' to football team"
dated 15 November 2009 by Chad Miller from the Paragould Daily Press at
http://www.paragoulddailypress.com/articles/2009/11/15/sports/doc4aff7c5e3e9
32574134676.txt

"Madison manager doesn't let Asperger's Syndrome keep him out of action"
dated 15 November 2009 from The Daily Tribune at
http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2009/11/15/sports/srv0000006833675.txt

"Autism doesn't limit artists' palettes" dated 15 November 2009 by APRIL
ABEL from The News Journal at
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091115/NEWS03/911150324

"Symposium speaker provides insight on living with autism" dated 15 November
2009 by Stephen Sacco from the Times Herald-Record at
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091115/NEWS/9111503
34/-1/news

"Penrith carer talks about caring for an autistic son" dated 15 November
2009 by Omar Hamwi from the Penrith Press (Australia) at
http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/news/story/penrith-carer-talks-about-
caring-for-an-autistic-son

"Help 'Wiseguy' bodyslam autism" dated 15 November 2009 by Jonathan Hunley
from Inside NOVA.com at
http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/local/article/hunley_help_wiseguy_bodysl
am_autism/47112

"The "Green Our Vaccines" Initiative for Autism" dated 16 November 2009 by
Kent Heckenlively, Esq. from the Age of Autism blog at
http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/11/autism-a-simple-plan.html#more

"A voice for special ed kids" dated 16 November 2009 from North Jersey.com
at http://www.northjersey.com/news/70167207.html

"Autism advocates urge action- Change slow to come in year since gov't
revealed plan: group" dated 16 November 2009 by Jeremy Warren from The Star
Phoenix (Canada) at
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/life/Autism+advocates+urge+action/2227241/stor
y.html

"Autistic kids get kick out of program" dated 16 November 2009 by MICHELLE
RUBY from The Expositor at
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2177193

"Area facing shortage in youth psychiatrists" dated 16 November 2009 by
ELIZABETH BASSETT from the Fort Worth Business Press at
http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=11401

"University Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment taking patients, set
to open next month" dated 16 November 2009 by Alaina Busch from the
Southeast Missourian at http://www.semissourian.com/story/1587391.html

"Group of disabled adults craft business through art in Oklahoma" dated 16
November 2009 by ROBERT MEDLEY from News OK.com at
http://newsok.com/group-of-disabled-adults-craft-business-through-art/articl
e/3417786#ixzz0X41pnMam

"Aurora Man With Autism Found Safe In Crest Hill- Russell Sims Was Last Seen
Leaving Family's Home Sunday Afternoon" dated 16 November 2009 from CBS2
News at http://cbs2chicago.com/local/missing.autistic.man.2.1314884.html

"Ida Baker student finds niche- Paralyzed teen with autism thrives in band
percussion section" dated 16 November 2009 by FRANCESCA DONLAN from the Fort
Myers News-Press at
http://www.news-press.com/article/20091116/COLUMNISTS24/911160306/1013/LIFES
TYLES

"Virtual world opens doors for autistic" dated 17 November 2009 by CLARE
PEDDIE from Adelaide Now (Australia) at
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,26358942-2682,00.html?from=
public_rss

"Science Ambassador Program Launches at Autism Speaks" in a press release
from Autism Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science_news/science_ambassador_program_
launch.php

"You've Got a Friend in Me" by Nancy K. in a press release from Autism
Speaks at
http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/ownwords/intheirownwords_nancyk.php

"Reduction of autistic traits following dietary intervention and elimination
of exposure to environmental substances" by Karen M. Slimak, M.S. from
Applied Science and Technology International at
http://www.immuneweb.org/articles/slimak.html

"Enhancing Emotion Recognition in Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions:
An Intervention Using Animated Vehicles with Real Emotional Faces" by Ofer
Golan, Emma Ashwin, Yael Granader, Suzy McClintock, Kate Day, Victoria
Leggett and Simon Baron-Cohen from the Journal of Autism and Developmental
Disorders at
http://www.springerlink.com/content/y4164n56855305p0/?p=86f98a5391de4cd185ed
81fa3b570b6a&pi=12

"Initiating factors, triggers and symptoms of environmental sensitivities,
and their impacts in the workplace- Agents initiating the condition of
environmental sensitivities and triggering reactions" in a press release
from the Canadian Human Rights Commission at
http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/research_program_recherche/esensitivities_hypersensi
bilitee/page4-en.asp#42%20

"Sanofi Pasteur Announces Final Results of U.S. Clinical Trials of Influenza
A (H1N1) Vaccine in Adults and Children" in a press release from Sanofi
Pasteur at http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/sanofi_pasteur/41122

"Acute neonatal glucocorticoid exposure produces selective and rapid
cerebellar neural progenitor cell apoptotic death" by JA Cidlowski, K K
Noguchi, K C Walls, D F Wozniak, J W Olney, K A Roth, and N B Farber from
Cell Death & Differentiation at
http://www.nature.com/cdd/journal/v15/n10/abs/cdd200897a.html

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#4582

From: "makaylawatsonpips" <makaylawatsonpips@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:34 pm
Subject: Christmas Toys Giveaway!

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#4581

From: Christen Boutwell <steppingstonesconsulting@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:17 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

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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
>
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>
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>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

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#4580

From: Mary Bourgeois <diznychic@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:30 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category

diznychic

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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!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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#4579

From: Mary Bourgeois <diznychic@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:27 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Re: Earobics and related products

diznychic

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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]
>

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#4578

From: "SarahS" <sarahjstockwell@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:45 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category

sarahjstockwell

Online Now

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]
>

#4573

From: Mary Bourgeois <diznychic@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:28 am
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Re: Earobics and related products

diznychic

Offline

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
>

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#4572

From: Ketzie De Gorostiza <ketzie79@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:20 am
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Earobics and related products

ketzie79

Offline

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]

#4571

From: Karen Reid <karenreidconsulting@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:28 am
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Earobics and related products

karenreidcon...

Offline

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

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#4570

From: Perry Playford <playfordpd@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:33 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Earobics and related products

playfordpd

Offline

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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#4569

From: Ketzie De Gorostiza <ketzie79@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:48 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] Earobics and related products

ketzie79

Offline

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

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#4568

From: "sherimellott" <sherimellott@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:21 pm
Subject: Re: Earobics and related products

sherimellott

Offline

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
>

#4567

From: Christine <christine@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:20 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] FOX coverage - autism in the military

thrillcatz

Offline

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]
>
>
>
>
>




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#4566

From: "Heather" <heatherwrightbcba@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:06 pm
Subject: Earobics and related products

heatherwrigh...

Offline

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

#4565

From: Ketzie De Gorostiza <ketzie79@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:03 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] FOX coverage - autism in the military

ketzie79

Offline

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]

#4564

From: Mary Bourgeois <diznychic@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:01 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] FOX coverage - autism in the military

diznychic

Offline

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

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

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

#4563

From: Mary Bourgeois <diznychic@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:00 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] EFMP Category

diznychic

Offline

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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#4562

From: Lynn McIntosh <navychaplainwife@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:39 pm
Subject: Re: [Military Families Autism Support] FOX coverage - autism in the military

navychaplain...

Offline

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

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

#4561

From: Sara Gain <sara.gain@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:27 pm
Subject: EFMP Category

sara.gain...

Offline

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

Thanks!

#4560

From: Naomi Love <casade_love@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:18 pm
Subject: FOX coverage - autism in the military

casade_love

Offline

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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#4559

From: Mary Bourgeois <diznychic@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:13 am
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

diznychic

Offline

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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Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:00 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

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