Life Journey through Autism: A Guide for Military Families
The guide includes information about services, resources, & support available to military families.
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Find Resources Near You
Operation Autism’s Resource Directory allows you to search for local resources including schools, EFMP contact information, community services, and ABA providers accepting TRICARE. The directory is organized by base and can be searched by state, base name, or zip-code.
Are You Moving?
While moving can be a difficult transition for anyone, it can be especially challenging for children with autism as it entails significant and sudden environmental changes. We have a checklist to help you prepare.
About Operation Autism
Operation Autism is a web-based resource specifically designed and created to support military families that have children with autism.
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Tory Ridgeway wanted to be an aerospace engineer in the U.S. Navy, but the Navy didn’t seem to want him. Tory is my son, who also happens to have an autism diagnosis. My hope is that our family’s experience with exclusionary military recruitment policies can be used to open doors for others with exceptional needs.…
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For autistic children, who often crave routine and “sameness,” the frequent moves that characterize the lives of most military families can pose particular challenges. This resistance to change often leads to anxiety and disruptive behaviors. But if given ample time to anticipate, understand, and practice dealing with anticipated changes, most children can learn to successfully…
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Carlos Morales was a few drinks in late one evening when he first contacted his local Coast Guard recruiting office, but when he woke up the next day, he did not regret his late-night submission. He had been eyeing service for a decade, he tells The War Horse. He thought about joining the Marines at…
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