Hi everyone, I am a freelance writer in Raleigh, NC. I am also the mother of two boys with autism. I would like to do an article for Today's Officer or...
Hi Christine! It would be great if you could email the info for now. (diane_morris@...) Right now, I'm just researching the system. I have to send a...
Hello, my husband has been in the navy for years, and our son was dx with autism 2 years ago. he just emailed from japan and said we need to sign our son up ...
Hi Christine, You can sign up with the "Exceptional Family Member Program". It's usually next to the Navy Hospital. We were stationed on Okinawa, Japan from...
... thanks for your quick response. My husband is in Yokuska, Japan and my son and i live in NY. we get services thru the state here (aba, preschool, ot,...
Wow! 100 miles. Well, it you were near a base, the EFMP program would assist you with any problems getting services and/or directing you where to go for ...
We have the same experience as Donna. I have met with our coordinator, but their job, in my experience, is to get families into the EFM program. We are also...
Level 5 is the highest level for speciality care. It means that this person should be stationed only in certain areas that can provide top speciality care....
The EFMP helped my husband transfer from Great Lakes IL to Bethesda MD. The EFMP wanted my asd child close to all types of services which were not available...
... well, i think the problem is if he moves back to the states, we'll get the BAH for where he goes (like MD or VA). Long Island is the highest cost of...
Yes, our EFMP coordinator, Mr. Snipes at Albany, GA Marine Corps Base sat in our IEP meeting and acted as our support/advocate. He was very helpful to us. I ...
I'm trying to reach as many Long Islanders as possible, so please excuse the cross-posting. This issue affects all people in the LI autism community. About an...
Hi everyone, I was wondering by chance if any parents like myself struggle daily with the challenges of autism on daily basis. What do you do to get a break...
Hello, The above workshop will be held in: Alexandria, VA on May 24-25th, 2004 Virginia Beach on May 27-28th, 2004 Jacksonville on June 21-22nd, 2004 Tampa on...
You should be registered for respite care through your family support center. That will pay for a break for you for a few hours per week. Does your Youth...
Hi Adrienne, Oh my goodness!! Family Support Center on base offers respite care for families with children with disabilities? First, we do not live close to...
Support group?? Yes! A group of moms here at Seymour Johnson AFB have just begun the Seymour Johnson Autism Association. We have monthly support meetings, help...
Hello Members, Here is a link of a non-profit corp that certifies ABA therapist. They also have a list/registry of some of those certified, listed by state and...
I was wondering if anyone has a youg child with autism or someone who can give me any kind of advice.My husband is in the Marine Corp and we live in camp...
... I have a 4 year old with autism and I live in NY. My husband is in the Navy. I don't know a lot about real military life- but i know a lot about autism in...
Christine, Oh my gosh, your son is so beautiful! I usually don't post..just read, but everyone is asleep and I'm wide awake with insomnia ....so I clicked on...
Hi, My husband is also a Marine and I have a 25 month old autistic daughter. How old is your son? And what signs is he showing for you to think he's autistic? ...
Hi, Have you talked to your child's pediatrician about your concerns? My son is 4 1/2 and has PDD-NOS. You need to talk to your son's doctor first. He/She will...
... please, you are making perfect sense. I worked with asd kids before having my son, and knew all of the signs. But, i didn't put all the pieces together...
hi kimberly, my son is three and he is not talking only a few words but he uses jargon mixed with real words all the time. he has poor eye contact but not with...
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