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TACA is moving the autism community forward through awareness and acceptance to action. Together we can positively impact the health, well-being, and quality of life of individuals with autism. Join us in our effort to drive positive change for individuals with autism by participating in one or all of the action items below.

Learn More About Autism

Spread Awareness

Throughout the month, we’ll be posting #AutismFacts on Facebook and Instagram. Take action by sharing these posts to educate your family and friends about autism.

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children in the US have autism

Learn More About Autism Prevalence

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of children with autism have anxiety

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of children with autism
are minimally verbal

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of children with autism have seizures

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of children with autism have sleep issues

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more likely to suffer from GI issues

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higher odds of unmet healthcare needs

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to engage in elopement behavior

Learn More About Elopement in Autism
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of adults with autism have paid jobs in community-based settings

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of adults live with a parent/relative

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of adults live in a group home

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of adults live in an institution

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of adults live indepedently

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of adults live in an unknown situation

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Download and Print Your Very Own

I Absolutely, Positively, Love Someone with Autism Yard Sign

Show your support for that special someone in your life living with autism. Download the artwork and send it to your local printer to produce your own yard sign.

Download now

Learn and Get Support

TACA’s mission is to provide education and support to families living with autism. Take action by joining us for one or more of the following educational and family support events.

April 1-28, 2023

in partnership with

This virtual month-long opportunity will include live lectures from experts, take-action workshops, parent and professional panels, virtual support hours, and sponsor spotlights. 

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national autism
coffee talk day

April 6, 13, 20, & 27
Available In-person & Virtual

Bring your concerns and questions or come to listen and learn. In a moderated, roundtable-style discussion we will address the issues most important to attendees and pick the brains of other parents who have been there.

Come Join us of National Coffee Talk Day
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virtual support hour

Every Tuesday at 10 AM Pacific, TACA Mentors will help families create a plan to connect with resources and TACA programs to create better outcomes in their autism journey.

GET HELP AT VIRTUAL SUPPORT HOURS VIA TACA CONNECT APP
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parent mentorship

This program is a fully developed, managed program offering experienced, trained, supported, qualified Mentors to guide parents on the Autism Journey. Our program is unique in the autism community and supports our mission: For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments.

Apply for a Mentor
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hope & help for autism private group

TACA’s private Facebook Group (TACA – Help and Hope for Autism) is a well-moderated group for parents/caregivers of an individual with autism. This large national group allows parents to ask questions anytime. We share resources across the spectrum of ability and age to support a community as we move through the autism journey. It’s a great place to find resources, support, help, and hope.

JOIN HOPE & HELP FOR AUTISM PRIVATE GROUP

Fundraise or Make a Donation

Donations make it possible for TACA to provide education, support, and hope to families living with autism.  You can help TACA support families by making a donation or participating in one of our fundraising campaigns.

family & friends
of autism fundraiser

April 1, 2023 - May 15, 2023

Families are invited to create online fundraising teams,
share their autism journey stories, and ask their families
and friends to support their teams with a donation.

Fundraise or Donate

grit gives back fundraiser

April 1 - May 2, 2023

Pick your favorite GritCycle location, donate, and help them reach their fundraising goal for Autism Action Month. For every $5 you donate, you will receive (1) raffle ticket and the opportunity to win fantastic prizes.

Learn More & Donate

give back day with flower child

April 18, 2023

Flower Child is donating 5% of their sales to The Autism Community in Action (TACA)

See their Menu & Locations

millionaire mentor auction

April 4-15, 2023

A private two-hour lunch with Manny which will be mentoring and consulting session on key real estate practices personally used by him.  This is an opportunity to discuss skills to develop a mindset of setting goals and the “never give up” mentality.

Bid Now

commit dance fitness fundraiser

April 1-30, 2023

Our community is full of service leaders that put the needs of their neighbors before their own. That is why in April we are supporting The Autism Community in Action (TACA) during Autism Awareness month!​

Learn More & Donate

Other Ways to Help

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Support TACA ProgramsWhile You Shop

You can also help support TACA programs and services by making a purchase at Shop TACA or through one of our affiliate links on Amazon.

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lxd eyewear sunglasses

LXD Eyewear is proud to be an Autism Action Month sponsor, donating proceeds from the sales of LXD CHEAP THRILL
and DYLAN sunglasses to TACA.

Shop LXD Eyewear
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surprise
mystery box

For a limited time, we are offering a Mystery Box with a special selection of some of our best-selling items.

Shop Mystery Box

Share Your Child's Milestone

Hope keeps us going. It fuels our hearts and lifts our spirits. Hope keeps us healthy and helps us heal. Therefore, we have collected stories of hope for your reading pleasure. In time, we know you will be able to share your child's milestones.

Share Your Child's Awesome Moment

Shine!

The past few years have been tough for my son, Cormac. He has come so far and continues to trust himself again. His anxiety was so high that he would not get out of the car. Recently he got out of the car and walked the beach without impulsively grabbing items from others. We were proud of him but even better was the pride he felt himself. I know 2023 will see him shine.

Hard Work Pays Off

After years of hard work, this guy graduated from college. Words cannot express how proud we are of Jeff. This is a note for parents: Whatever your IEP says today about your child is not a prediction for the future. I'm glad you found TACA. Be a dedicated learner to keep finding answers for your child. Never give up!

Catching the School Bus

Asher enjoys catching the school bus for school this year!

Taking Initiative

My daughter has displayed so many new accomplishments this year such as eating new and healthy foods that I thought she would never eat. Processing situations more and becoming more aware. She is engaging more with conversations. Emma is taking initiative on her own to approach situations and doesn't have to be prompt a lot of the time. She's showing compassion and empathy more so than I ever expected. Her noise sensitivities are diminishing to the point where she can visit a child's play center and not need headphones to be around loud children. I am so proud of her and I am excited to see more improvements with her health & our journey as a whole.

Learning to Ride

Jon is learning to ride Denali from the RED Arena in Dripping Springs, TX.

Developing Life Skils

Jacob has become more independent this year by developing more life skills. He is using the microwave to warm up food and snacks. He recently has learned to hang up clothes and his mama is so excited to have help with laundry! 🙂

Shine!

The past few years have been tough for my son, Cormac. He has come so far and continues to trust himself again. His anxiety was so high that he would not get out of the car. Recently he got out of the car and walked the beach without impulsively grabbing items from others. We were proud of him but even better was the pride he felt himself. I know 2023 will see him shine.

Hard Work Pays Off

After years of hard work, this guy graduated from college. Words cannot express how proud we are of Jeff. This is a note for parents: Whatever your IEP says today about your child is not a prediction for the future. I'm glad you found TACA. Be a dedicated learner to keep finding answers for your child. Never give up!

Catching the School Bus

Asher enjoys catching the school bus for school this year!

Taking Initiative

My daughter has displayed so many new accomplishments this year such as eating new and healthy foods that I thought she would never eat. Processing situations more and becoming more aware. She is engaging more with conversations. Emma is taking initiative on her own to approach situations and doesn't have to be prompt a lot of the time. She's showing compassion and empathy more so than I ever expected. Her noise sensitivities are diminishing to the point where she can visit a child's play center and not need headphones to be around loud children. I am so proud of her and I am excited to see more improvements with her health & our journey as a whole.

Learning to Ride

Jon is learning to ride Denali from the RED Arena in Dripping Springs, TX.

Developing Life Skils

Jacob has become more independent this year by developing more life skills. He is using the microwave to warm up food and snacks. He recently has learned to hang up clothes and his mama is so excited to have help with laundry! 🙂
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