Late Bloomer
“I want to tell you that Rachel is incredibly special in so many ways, and yet I want you to know that she’s not special at all. I want you to know that there is nothing in her that is not in each and...
View ArticleYou’re a FIVE-Star in My Book
One-click YOUR kick-ass advocacy skills at CMKAA.org. Tell your US Rep to sign on to HR2288 Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act. Hooah.
View ArticleEPIC FAIL: Soldier in Afghanistan = Deadbeat Dad?
Deadbeat Dad? Or Deadbeat Country? Tell Congress to grow a pair and FIX. IT. Sign the petition.
View ArticleSurprise! We’re Polygamists!
Last year on this day, I wished my husband a Happy 8th Anniversary. Today I seek to do the same, only I’ve decided to unleash our skeletons from the closet and announce to all of you that we are...
View ArticleApril is Autism Awareness Month AND Month of the Military Child
I’m over at the Autism Speaks Official Blog today talking about the complex issues facing access to autism care for military families and why HR2288 – Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act is so...
View ArticleMilitary Families Find HOPE Aboard USS Intrepid
(Photo courtesy of Autism Speaks and Photo-NYC.com) New York – On Saturday, March 31, Autism Speaks honored military families living with autism aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. My...
View ArticleWounded Warriors Denied Autism Treatments for Their Children
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View ArticleThe Briefing
I tried very hard to remain calm the days before the briefing. My speech had been finished for weeks. I felt confident that I had done all I could to promote the briefing and fill the room. But I...
View ArticleMilitary Families with Autism Finally Make it to ‘The Show’
[Click above image to see coverage of HR2288 on Andrea Mitchell Reports MSNBC] TRICARE does not cover autism therapies. A separate arm of services called the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) which...
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