Military families carry unique asperger's syndrome burdens — often invisible to civilian society but real and significant.
Asperger's Syndrome Challenges Unique to Military Families
- Deployment separation: Repeated separations create attachment disruption and anxiety for all family members
- Reintegration: Return from deployment requires major readjustment, often triggering asperger's syndrome
- Frequent relocation: PCS moves disrupt social supports that protect against asperger's syndrome
- Secondary trauma: Living with a service member with PTSD or asperger's syndrome creates secondary psychological impact
Children in Military Families and Asperger's Syndrome
Military children are resilient but face significant asperger's syndrome risks. School changes, parent absence, and exposure to parent's asperger's syndrome all require specific support.
Resources for Military Family Asperger's Syndrome
Military OneSource, Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC), and installation behavioral health services provide free or low-cost asperger's syndrome support for military families.