Keeping Your Kids with ASD Safe
Safety is a top priority to all parents. Having autism brings unique challenges to keeping our children safe and protected….
Safety is a top priority to all parents. Having autism brings unique challenges to keeping our children safe and protected….
Sadly, individuals with autism are more vulnerable to abuse due to challenges in communication, poor social awareness, and being viewed…
Most parents worry about their child being bullied. While statistics vary across research studies, people with autism are undoubtedly victims of…
Teaching your child with autism how to swim AND helping them develop water safety skills from a young age is critical…
Sometimes children receive therapies in their home environment instead of a therapy center, office, or school. Interventions that occur in…
Parents often struggle with how to help their child at home and may feel guilt that they are not doing…
Functional life skills are the everyday tasks we all need to lead independent lives. Mastering these skills builds self-esteem and…
Social skills are a person’s ability to effectively interact and communicate with others through our words, actions, and body language….
Friendship is an important part of life. A good friend can provide a feeling of connection, happiness, and self-worth. However,…
Executive function is an umbrella term used to describe a set of cognitive skills we use to successfully navigate everyday…
Working gives people the opportunity to show their abilities, take pride in their accomplishments, and contribute to the community. While…
Many parents worry about their child regressing during the summer break from school. There are multiple ways to keep your…
More parents of children with autism are opting to homeschool for a variety of reasons. In this article, you will…
There are numerous strategies that autism parents can incorporate into their home life that will make life easier and calmer….
Presuming competence means valuing all people, including those with autism, as whole individuals with the right to express their thoughts,…
Learning to independently use the toilet is a significant milestone for any child, but for children with autism, this journey…
Traveling can be an important part of creating a meaningful life for your child because it opens the door for…
Celebrations and holidays gatherings can be very difficult for families with autism. Below are some tried-and-true tips to help make…
Costumes, loud noises, sugar, sugar, and more sugar… For families with autism, Halloween can be a nightmare. The good news…
Gearing up for the holidays? Afraid of facing Thanksgiving this year? Let TACA help you! While parents and guardians cannot…
Celebrations and holidays gatherings can be very difficult for families with autism. Below are some tried-and-true tips that will help…
If you are experiencing a medical or life-threatening emergency and need immediate assistance, call 911. Times of crisis or hardship…
For many people with autism, iPads literally give them a voice. Unfortunately, iPads aren’t cheap. Even the least expensive iPad…
If you’re the parent of a child with special needs, there are some tax strategies to be aware of that…
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 is a tax-advantaged savings program designed for eligible people with…
Feeding your family a GFCFSF diet on a budget involves using the same basic strategies you would typically use to…
Federal laws and regulations require public schools to provide meal modifications through the cafeteria service, at no additional cost, to…
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) are crucial government assistance programs that provide financial support to individuals…
As families coping with an autism diagnosis, our journey is fueled by education, support, and hope. Often as parents, we…
As parents, we tend to neglect ourselves when raising our children. Healing ourselves, however, is one of the most important pieces…
As a parent, navigating the world of autism can be a challenging journey. While every moment spent advocating and supporting…
Caring for a child with autism is a unique journey that requires strength, patience, and understanding. As a parent, taking…
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 is a tax-advantaged savings program designed for eligible people with…
“The only things certain in life are death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin This article is about death. This is not…
Do you have a loved one with special needs that requires long-term care, support, and assistance? If so, it’s important…
If you have a loved one with a disability that needs life-long assistance, planning for their future legal needs is…