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Heavy Metals and Autism

Navigating Specialist and Hospital Visits with Autism

Individuals diagnosed with autism need a pediatrician or primary care physician (PCP) and often require specialists such as GI doctors, Neurologists, …

Advanced Medical Treatment – Impaired Detoxification

Ten Steps to Get Started with TACA

At TACA, our mission is to provide education, support, and hope to families living with autism. Our vision is for every individual diagnosed with auti…

Leucovorin for Autism

Leucovorin is best known for treating cancer patients to protect them against chemotherapy and methotrexate toxicity. However, in autism, Leucovo…

Tips for Successful Blood Draws

Blood draws are a necessary part of lab work that can help identify underlying medical needs in individuals with autism. While some labs can be done t…

Nervous System Dysregulation in Autism

When a child is stuck in fight or flight mode, they cannot rest, digest, or heal. As a parent of a child with autism, you’re probably already aw…

The Cell Danger Response in Autism

The cell danger response (CDR) is a chronic stress response that occurs on a cellular level involving the mitochondria. Mitochondria are responsi…

Cholesterol Abnormalities in Autism

The link between autism and cholesterol abnormalities underscores the importance of testing for and treating cholesterol problems. After all, choleste…

Ten Steps to Get Started with TACA

At TACA, our mission is to provide education, support, and hope to families living with autism. Our vision is for every individual diagnosed with auti…

Autism Treatment on a Budget

We understand that treating autism is extremely expensive. In this article, we will cover budget-friendly tips to treat autism.  This article wil…

Sensory Processing Disorder in Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication. A…

Common Acronyms Used in Autism

Navigating autism can be filled with unknown acronyms. The following is a collection of some common acronyms and abbreviations used in educational and…

Strategies for a Calmer Home

There are numerous strategies that autism parents can incorporate into their home life that will make life easier and calmer. All it takes is a little…

Hope and Autism Parenting

As families coping with an autism diagnosis, our journey is fueled by education, support, and hope. Often as parents, we become overwhelmed by the unp…

Autism and Bullying

Most parents worry about their child being bullied. While statistics vary across research studies, people with autism are undoubtedly victims of …

Child Newly Diagnosed with Autism

When your child is newly diagnosed with autism, it can feel overwhelming and confusing. To help you navigate the first steps of your autism journey, t…

Therapeutic and Communication Options for Speech Issues in Autism

Providing your child with an effective means to communicate their thoughts, opinions, experiences, feelings, and knowledge is essential to creating a …

Water Safety

Teaching your child with autism how to swim AND helping them develop water safety skills from a young age is critical in order to keep your child…

The Fundamentals of Special Education: What Parents Need to Know

In this article, Timothy A. Adams, Esq discusses what parents need to know about the fundamentals of special education so they can better advocate for…

Sleep Issues in ASD

Studies show that 53% percent of children with autism have at least one frequent sleep problem. Unfortunately, typical treatments are often …

G-Tube Guide

Heavy Metals and Autism

Navigating Specialist and Hospital Visits with Autism

Individuals diagnosed with autism need a pediatrician or primary care physician (PCP) and often require specialists such as GI doctors, Neurologists, …

Leucovorin for Autism

Leucovorin is best known for treating cancer patients to protect them against chemotherapy and methotrexate toxicity. However, in autism, Leucovo…

Tips for Successful Blood Draws

Blood draws are a necessary part of lab work that can help identify underlying medical needs in individuals with autism. While some labs can be done t…

Nervous System Dysregulation in Autism

When a child is stuck in fight or flight mode, they cannot rest, digest, or heal. As a parent of a child with autism, you’re probably already aw…

The Cell Danger Response in Autism

The cell danger response (CDR) is a chronic stress response that occurs on a cellular level involving the mitochondria. Mitochondria are responsi…

Cholesterol Abnormalities in Autism

The link between autism and cholesterol abnormalities underscores the importance of testing for and treating cholesterol problems. After all, choleste…

Autism Treatment on a Budget

We understand that treating autism is extremely expensive. In this article, we will cover budget-friendly tips to treat autism.  This article wil…

Effective Management of Sensory Processing Disorder in Autism

Let’s explore a range of therapeutic and medical interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals facing sensory challenges. Under…

High-Impact Medical Interventions for Autism 

There are medical treatments that are specifically impactful when treating autism symptoms, thus improving your child’s quality of life. &n…

Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy

Research tells us that if you have one child with autism, you have a 8.4 times higher risk of having a second child diagnosed with autism.&n…

Health Care Plans for Students with G-Tubes

Effective Management of Sensory Processing Disorder in Autism

Let’s explore a range of therapeutic and medical interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals facing sensory challenges. Under…

Sensory Processing Disorder in Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication. A…

Toilet Training Strategies for Autism

Learning to independently use the toilet is a significant milestone for any child, but for children with autism, this journey can come with its own se…

Post-Pandemic Navigation

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19, a Pandemic. And just like that…. the world changed. We were forced to …

Early Childhood Intervention and Individualized Family Service Plans

While the average age a child is diagnosed with autism is four years old, most children show developmental warning signs much earlier. Children under …

Autism and Bullying

Most parents worry about their child being bullied. While statistics vary across research studies, people with autism are undoubtedly victims of …

Therapeutic and Communication Options for Speech Issues in Autism

Providing your child with an effective means to communicate their thoughts, opinions, experiences, feelings, and knowledge is essential to creating a …

Homeschooling Your Child with Autism

More parents of children with autism are opting to homeschool for a variety of reasons. In this article, you will information about homeschooling your…

Speech Issues in Autism: Introduction

Speech issues are common in autism. In fact, about 40% of children with autism do not talk at all. Providing your child with an effective me…

Must Schools Provide Meal Modifications For Students On Special Diets?

Federal laws and regulations require public schools to provide meal modifications through the cafeteria service, at no additional cost, to children wh…

Obtaining Funding for an AAC Device

For many people with autism, iPads literally give them a voice. Unfortunately, iPads aren’t cheap. Even the least expensive iPad is unaffordable…

Water Safety

Teaching your child with autism how to swim AND helping them develop water safety skills from a young age is critical in order to keep your child…

Aggression and Behavior in Autism

Behavioral issues in autism may be one of the hardest issues for parents to manage. Children with autism may display extensive, long-lasting beha…

What to Do During Summer Months

Many parents worry about their child regressing during the summer break from school. There are multiple ways to keep your child progressing, even in t…

Engaging with Your Child at Home

Parents often struggle with how to help their child at home and may feel guilt that they are not doing enough. Below are some ideas for engaging with …

Job Skills

Working gives people the opportunity to show their abilities, take pride in their accomplishments, and contribute to the community. While there are or…

Executive Functioning Skills

Executive function is an umbrella term used to describe a set of cognitive skills we use to successfully navigate everyday life. We rely on them to le…

Life Skills

Functional life skills are the everyday tasks we all need to lead independent lives. Mastering these skills builds self-esteem and confidence while ga…

Facilitating Friendships

Friendship is an important part of life. A good friend can provide a feeling of connection, happiness, and self-worth. However, children with autism o…

Social Skills

Social skills are a person’s ability to effectively interact and communicate with others through our words, actions, and body language. Thus, how we a…

In-Home Therapy Programs

Sometimes children receive therapies in their home environment instead of a therapy center, office, or school. Interventions that occur in this type o…

Special Education Conflict Resolution: Mediation and Due Process

There are times when parents may not be able to come to an agreement about what is needed for their child’s IEP with the school district. Because of t…

Managing Behavior at School: FBA and BIP

Imagine a child in math class, at a time when the students are expected to work independently. With a shout, the child sweeps papers, textbook, and pe…

Behavior Issues at School: FBA, BIP, and Seclusion and Restraint

Students with autism may display challenging behaviors that interfere with their education or another student’s education. When this happens, schools …

IEP Transition Planning

One of the core objectives of IDEA is to prepare students for life after high school. Specifically, further education, employment, and independent liv…

Inclusion

Inclusion is a philosophy based on the belief that ALL students belong to their school community. Inclusion gives all students–regardless of…

Independent Assessments

In order to develop effective goals with your child’s team, you need to know what their strengths and areas of need are. You can determine each …

The Fundamentals of Special Education: What Parents Need to Know

In this article, Timothy A. Adams, Esq discusses what parents need to know about the fundamentals of special education so they can better advocate for…

New School Year Checklist

Get your child with autism ready for an exceptional start to the new year! Download our FREE “About Me” student information form and use this guide as…

The GFCF Diet at School: Information for Awesome Teachers

If you have a student in your class who is on a GFCF diet, you may have questions and concerns.  TACA is here to help.  In this article, you…

Tips for Including Dietary Restrictions in Your Child’s IEP

If your child is on a special diet due to food allergies, sensitivities, or aversions, it is essential to include these dietary restrictions in their …

Anxiety in Autism

Anxiety is very common in autism. A meta-analysis showed that almost 40% of kids with autism have at least one comorbid anxiety disorder. This article…

SMART IEP Goals

The goals on your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) lay the framework for their education, but what makes a good goal? IEP goals (and any…

Special Education: IEP Tips

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the foundation of your child’s education. Many parents feel overwhelmed and anxious about these meetings,…

How to Document Your Child’s Progress

Your child works hard every day at school, therapy, and home. However, progress can be hard to see on a day to day basis. Therefore, in this article, …

Risk Reduction Strategies for Physical and Sexual Abuse

Sadly, individuals with autism are more vulnerable to abuse due to challenges in communication, poor social awareness, and being viewed by others has …

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. The following information …

Therapeutic Interventions for Autism

Therapeutic interventions can help your child learn and develop skills that lead to independence. The most common therapeutic interventions for a…

Health Care Plans for Students with G-Tubes

Blenderized Diet for G-Tubes

Autism Treatment on a Budget

We understand that treating autism is extremely expensive. In this article, we will cover budget-friendly tips to treat autism.  This article wil…

Avoiding Processed Foods

Diet change is an intervention many families with autism have found to yield profound improvements in the symptoms of autism. In addition, the individ…

Special Diets for Autism

Diet is the foundation of good health. In addition, not all kids respond the same way to dietary interventions. Therefore, finding the right diet for …

Getting Kids to Take Vitamins and Medication

Kids with autism can be the pickiest eaters on the planet. As a result, this pickiness contributes to their vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Function…

Healthy Eating Tips for Teens and Adults with Autism

Everyone knows that a nutritious diet is key to being healthy. But how do we get our teens and adults with autism to make healthy eating choices? In t…

Must Schools Provide Meal Modifications For Students On Special Diets?

Federal laws and regulations require public schools to provide meal modifications through the cafeteria service, at no additional cost, to children wh…

GFCFSF Diet on a Budget

Feeding your family a GFCFSF diet on a budget involves using the same basic strategies you would typically use to reduce your family’s food cost…

The GFCF Diet at School: Information for Awesome Teachers

If you have a student in your class who is on a GFCF diet, you may have questions and concerns.  TACA is here to help.  In this article, you…

Tips for Including Dietary Restrictions in Your Child’s IEP

If your child is on a special diet due to food allergies, sensitivities, or aversions, it is essential to include these dietary restrictions in their …

Balancing the Gut: Why do You Want to be More Alkaline?

The first step towards great health begins with helping the body become more alkaline. One way to achieve this is to add more alkaline foods to your d…

Toilet Training Strategies for Autism

Learning to independently use the toilet is a significant milestone for any child, but for children with autism, this journey can come with its own se…

Self-Care for Parents of Children with Autism

Caring for a child with autism is a unique journey that requires strength, patience, and understanding. As a parent, taking care of yourself is just a…

Supporting Siblings

As a parent, navigating the world of autism can be a challenging journey. While every moment spent advocating and supporting your autistic child is un…

Social Security

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) are crucial government assistance programs that provide financial support to …

Legal Planning and Autism

If you have a loved one with a disability that needs life-long assistance, planning for their future legal needs is essential once they become adults….

Special Needs Trusts

Do you have a loved one with special needs that requires long-term care, support, and assistance? If so, it’s important to understand the specific leg…

Presuming Competence in Autism

Presuming competence means valuing all people, including those with autism, as whole individuals with the right to express their thoughts, feelings, a…

Do Parents Need Therapy Too?

As parents, we tend to neglect ourselves when raising our children.  Healing ourselves, however, is one of the most important pieces of pare…

Strategies for a Calmer Home

There are numerous strategies that autism parents can incorporate into their home life that will make life easier and calmer. All it takes is a little…

Hope and Autism Parenting

As families coping with an autism diagnosis, our journey is fueled by education, support, and hope. Often as parents, we become overwhelmed by the unp…

Autism and Bullying

Most parents worry about their child being bullied. While statistics vary across research studies, people with autism are undoubtedly victims of …

Homeschooling Your Child with Autism

More parents of children with autism are opting to homeschool for a variety of reasons. In this article, you will information about homeschooling your…

Crushes, Dating, and Romantic Relationships

Many people on the autism spectrum desire love and companionship like anyone else. But navigating the complexities of dating and romantic relationship…

Self-Advocacy

When it comes to navigating the world, the importance of self-advocacy cannot be overstated. This crucial ability can be the difference between feelin…

Employment

Ensuring successful employment for individuals with autism often requires an integrated approach involving the individual, their employer, and the com…

Social Security

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) are crucial government assistance programs that provide financial support to …

College and Post-Secondary Education

Choosing to attend college and finding the best college can be hard for everyone. For students with autism, it’s important to consider many things abo…

Housing

When it comes to housing options for adults with autism, there is a wide range of choices available. Each individual has unique needs and preferences,…

Legal Planning and Autism

If you have a loved one with a disability that needs life-long assistance, planning for their future legal needs is essential once they become adults….

Special Needs Trusts

Do you have a loved one with special needs that requires long-term care, support, and assistance? If so, it’s important to understand the specific leg…

Vocational Rehabilitation

When it comes to autism and employment, the obstacles are quite apparent. For many individuals with autism, getting a job they enjoy can be challengin…

Healthy Eating Tips for Teens and Adults with Autism

Everyone knows that a nutritious diet is key to being healthy. But how do we get our teens and adults with autism to make healthy eating choices? In t…

State Identification and Real ID

When a person turns 18, they need to obtain a state identification card. Typically, a person’s driver’s license serves as their state identifica…

Inclusive Practices for Employers

Inclusive Practices for Employers Create employment opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum with the goal of developing their confidence,…