Your Mission at Home Matters as Much as the One in Uniform.
Drawing on decades of lived experience as parents, military family members, and seasoned
professionals, authors Jaime and Elizabeth Parent offer practical strategies and heartfelt
guidance for navigating autism within the unique challenges of military life. From healthcare
and education to benefits, financial planning, and transitions, their insights combine
expertise with empathy. This resource empowers you to advocate confidently, access critical support, and build resilience so that your family thrives during service and beyond.
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Jaime B. Parent is a retired USAF lieutenant colonel of the Biomedical Science Corps and a passionate advocate for military veterans and individuals with autism or other intellectual disabilities. He is a sought-after speaker at veterans and disability events as well as conferences in healthcare, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, including the College of Healthcare Information Executives (CHIME). Parent also established the EN-Abled Vet program, a one-of-a-kind internship that teaches disabled veterans' entry-level healthcare computer skills, which was featured on television (CBS2 Chicago) and radio (WCBT Chicago). He currently resides in Deerfield Beach, FL.
Elizabeth "Tracy" Parent, ED. S is a dedicated educator, administrator, trainer, autism advocate, and military spouse with over twenty years of experience supporting children with autism and neurodiverse needs throughout multiple military moves. As a skilled consultant and presenter, she has partnered with school districts across the United States and internationally, including in Russia. Tracy has developed online trainings and courses used globally, equipping educators and families with practical strategies for inclusion disability awareness, behavior management, executive functioning, and educational intervention.