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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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.

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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.

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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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Changing Winds: The Beginning of our Family’s Journey with Autism

“Take time to mourn” That is what the pediatric specialist said to me directly after she told me my son, Connor, was profoundly autistic.  The word “mourn” immediately felt misplaced. The first thought in my head being, “what the heck am I mourning”?  With a million thoughts and feelings going on inside me, absolutely none…

July 26, 2023

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Join the RUN FOR AUTISM Marine Corps Marathon Team

What better way to celebrate the RUN FOR AUTISM’s 20th birthday than by joining the RUN team at the Marine Corps Marathon? The marathon is annually ranked “Best Marathon in the Mid-Atlantic,” “Best for Families,” and “Best for Beginners.” All runners will receive a 20th anniversary OAR finisher medal to celebrate our long partnership with…

May 2, 2023

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