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Air Force Respite Care Program

Aphasia Awareness Month

June 2013

Volume 3, Issue 6

Exceptionally Informed Families

US Air Force

EFMP Program

Did You Know?

The Kadena ExceptionalFamily Member Program

now has our own

Facebook page. LIKEus for up-to-date informa-tion on community events

as well as, upcomingEFMP events and

workshops.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kadena-Air-Base-

Exceptional-Family-Member-Program/37

Kadena Air BaseAirman & FamilyReadiness Center

(A&FRC)Bldg 220634-3366

M-F, 0700-1700

What is aphasia?Aphasia is a disorder that

results from damage to

portions of the brain thatare responsible for lan-

guage. It impairs the indi-

viduals expression and un-

derstanding of language,

both verbal and written.Aphasia is typically

seen suddenly, often as aresult of a stroke or head

injury. It can also come

gradually as seen in pa-

tients suffering with abrain tumor or a degenera-

tive disease.

A person with aphasia may:

Speak in short or in-

complete sentences

Speak or write in sen-tences that dont make

sense

Speak unrecognizable

words

Not comprehend other

peoples conversation

Although aphasia iscommonly seen in the mid-

dle-aged or older popula-

tion, children are not im-

mune to this disorder. Ac-cording to the National

Aphasia Association, ap-proximately 80,000 indi-

viduals acquire aphasia

each year from stroke,and about 1 million people

in the United States are

suffering from this disor-

der.

Some people recoverfrom aphasia without

treatment, but most re-quire language therapy for

assistance.

To learn more visit:

http://www.aphasia.org/

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/

period. The program is in-tended to assist those ex-

periencing financial diffi-

culties due to the addedcost of caring for a special

needs family member. A

budget is requested if the

family requests more assis-tance after the first

three-month certificate.

Air Force families arereferred to AFAS for res-

pite care through the Ex-

ceptional Family Member

Program, Special NeedsIdentification Program, or

Family Advocacy.

For more informationon AFAS Respite Care Pro-

gram, please contact the

Kadena A&FRC @ 634-

3366.

Did you know that theAir Force Aid Society

(AFAS) provides respite or

gift of time to active

duty Air Force families who

have a family member with

special needs? This person

may be a child, spouse, oranother relative living in

the household. This assis-

tance program provides thefamily a break as AFAS

covers the cost of care for

the special needs family

member.

In the AFAS Respite

Care Program a family may

receive childcare assis-

tance for a three-month

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Ingredients:

2/3 c Silk milk

4 large eggs

1 Tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

6 slices of gluten free bread

butter or margarine

Mix milk, eggs, syrup, vanilla, and salt in shallow dish

Soak the slices of bread in the mixture until completely satu-

rated

Heat large skillet over medium heat and melt butter

Place bread into skillet and cook until golden on both sides

This month we would like to highlight, The Survival Guide

for Kids with LD by Gary Fisher and Rhoda Cummings.

You will find information on...

What is a learning disability (LD)?

Why is it hard for kids with LD to learn?

Why do other kids sometimes tease kids

with LD?

The different types of LD?

If you or your child have questions like

these, The Survival Guide for Kids with LD provides an-

swers that can help you better understand LD. This book isfull of useful information from how to get into an LD pro-

gram to tips on dealing with emotions.For more information on this book and other books re-

lated to special needs, please visit the A&FRC and browse

through our books and DVD selection available for check

out.

Book of the Month...

Quick Tip:Did you receive PCS orders?

If you have an EFMP family member, we know

how stressful PCS season can be. Schedulingyour medical and dental appointments months

in advance not only alleviate some stress, but

also ensures that you are one step closer togetting to your next

duty station. So contact

your PCM and DentalClinic to set up an

appointment today!

Upcoming EventsLook for the Sunny Series Camp

sponsored by the Marine Corps EFMP

coming June 26th28th at the EDIS

Building 9497.

The Sunny Series will then move to

the following locations:

Camp Foster, June 19th -21st from

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Camp Courtney

July 10th12th from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Camp Kinser

July 17th 19th from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Families may only register for one

camp experience. For more information,

participation rules and to register for

the Exceptionally Sunny Series, pleasecall 645-9237.

Gluten-free French Toast