By Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Executive Director, ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment) We are often asked why ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment) has a special program called ACT Today! for Military Families. 8 years ago I received an email that touched my heart. It was from...
Often times when engaged in the battle of autism treatment, recovery, and promoting social awareness, we find more hurdles than triumphs. It is with great pleasure that a recent national triumph was brought to light. On November 28, 2011, the National Council on Disability (NCD)...
[Re-posted from original blog post dated Sep. 11, 2013] Our Inclusion Film Camp for Military Children with autism is one of the most gratifying programs we put on at ACT Today! Military wife and autism mom Keary Mason sent us this letter, which we want to...
I vividly recall the emotional psychologist who diagnosed my son with autism at the age of 3. She was distraught, tender, and very supportive of the process that we would have to go to. Unfortunately, I found myself holding back snickers at her emotions instead...
By: Shelly L. Huhtanen A few months ago, I received an email about ACT Today! for Military Families hosting their first annual 5k/10k in San Diego. My husband, Mark, and I are big supporters of this remarkable organization. Something in my gut told me that I...
Hello everyone! My name is Julie Winkle. I am the current Mrs. Santa Clarita United States and the 44 year old married mother of son Noah Augustine Winkle; age 11 and diagnosed 8 years ago with moderate/severe autism and apraxia of speech. My husband Jack...
By Bernadette Jarosz As a Marine Wife and mother of triplets, one with Autism, the emotional and financial challenges of raising a child with Autism are very personal for me. My husband is a Marine and recently returned from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. We had...
Rachel Kenyon is the wife of an Army Command Sergeant Major. They have a young daughter with autism. Rachel recently met with her Congressman, Rep. John Larson, which led to HR 2288 Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act. Our voices are being heard! Thank...