Operation Autism is a resource specifically created to support Military families that have children with Autism. It is the shared product of the vision and energy of the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) and the funding support of the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. This site helps:
- Provide Military families touched by Autism with access to quality, evidence-based information about the disorder
- Identify sources of treatment and support on and off base
- Offer tips for dealing with some of the unique challenges Military life poses for Military dependent children with Autism and their families
- Inform parents about their child’s educational rights and offer some practical strategies for success in the classroom
- Provide a forum where Military parents of children with Autism can ask questions, share information and ideas, and lend mutual support
Check out these great links on the site:
- Autism 101
- Raising a Child with Autism
- Autism & Military Healthcare
- Educating Children with Autism
- Tips for PCS Moves & Other Transitions
More Autism Resources:
https://spouselink.aafmaa.com/blog/behind-the-blue-parenting-an-autistic-child/
https://spouselink.aafmaa.com/blog/a-newborns-placenta-may-reveal-autism-risk/
https://spouselink.aafmaa.com/blog/prenatal-vitamins-reduce-risk-of-autism/
