More than 23,000 military dependents have\u00a0a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum. \u00a0However, access to services, specialists and support is often backlogged and families find themselves on long wait lists for services. \u00a0Now, the Army is planning to open its first therapy center for autistic children at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma. If successful, there\u2019s hope it can be replicated at other installations.<\/p>\n
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