Autism Therapy: Tricare

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Spectrum House Focuses Support and Therapy on Military Families with Autism

Oct 19, 2011

When Linda O’Brien couldn’t find an autism therapy center near her, she opened one; in fact, she has opened three in Florida. Spectrum House provides certified applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adults on the autism spectrum. Spectrum House focuses on families in the military and accepts TRICARE insurance. In addition to ABA, Spectrum House therapists help with military-specific issues, host a mock apartment for living and cooking skills, and provide therapeutic horseback riding.

Read original article: Woman Opens Therapy Centers


Some Autism Therapy Options for Military Families

Jan 10, 2011

Military families with children with autism have to start looking for local resources long before they are actually transferred to a new base. The folks at Edwards Air Force Base are lucky to have access to Wellspring, an applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment method. TRICARE’s Extended Care Health Option for Uniformed Service Members and their families covers most ABA plans. Susan Maki, one military mom at Edwards would like to start a support group for families with special needs. The military has what is called Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and each base generally has a resource office. For example, at Edwards Airforce Base and other air bases, the local resource is the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Read original article: Support Available for Military Families with Special Needs


May Institute Provides Autism Therapies in Military Communities

Nov 18, 2010

The May Institute has increased its presence in the Kentucky/Tennessee military arena. They are now offering services for families stationed at Ft. Cambell. The May Institute focuses on applied behavior analyisis (ABA) therapy, which is supported by the TRICARE ECHO Program and Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration program. Ft. Campbell autism services increases May’s presence to military installations in 10 states in the U.S. Military families have a more difficult time finding therapies for their children; they move frequently, and a parent may be deployed.

Read original article: New Autism Services Available in Kentucky/Tennessee


Innovative Autism Network (IAN) is One-Stop-Resource Shop for Kids with Autism

Sep 29, 2010

Marcela Nunez created Innovative Autism Network (IAN) as a single place where children with autism could receive all their therapy needs. IAN, in Connecticut, currently offers support to families as well as music and exercise therapy. IAN’s goal is to provide insurance-covered physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and social and emotional therapy. “When IAN opened, we were already approved providers for ABA therapy for Aetna, Tricare and Cigna,” said Nunez. Having therapies under one roof allows therapists to communicate about the children they help and keeps parents from having to travel from therapist to therapist to get treatment for their children.

Read original article: One-Stop Resource Site for Autistic Children Sees Path to Profits in Year


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