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Life Journey through Autism: A Guide for Military Families

 

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The purpose of A Guide for Military Families is to give military families touched by autism the tools and access to information they need to navigate their unique life journeys.

 

Military sources indicate that more than 13,000 military dependents, the majority of them children, have some form of autism. Their families face all the emotions and challenges that accompany having a child diagnosed with autism, compounded by the realities of military service: war, extended family separation, frequent moves, varying access to specialized healthcare, and other stressors that complicate and often work against effective treatment for children with autism. These families need help navigating these uncharted and difficult waters.  


This Guide and its companion Web site (www.operationautismonline.org) are designed for these families. The purpose of these resources is to give each family the tools and access to information that it needs on its unique life journey through autism. More specifically, the goals of this Guide are to provide:

  • An understanding of autism and related intervention and treatment
  • Strategies for addressing the challenges of autism from the time of diagnosis
    through adulthood
  • An overview of the Department of Defense (DoD) and service policies related
    to having a child with autism
  • Information on autism treatment options and coverage within the military
    healthcare system
  • Practical information and tools to guide your child's education
  • Tips and advice relative to transitions such as permanent change of station (PCS) moves, new schools and more
  • Links to additional resources relative to autism and military families

Resources:

* Operation Autism  www.operationautismonline.org


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