Health Care Plans for Students with G-Tubes

Blenderized Diet for G-Tubes

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, …

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…

Medication & Supplement Tracking Sheet

Advanced Lab Testing Checklist

This checklist contains second-level tests that can be ordered if basic lab testing cannot uncover the reasons for symptoms.

Beginning Lab Testing Checklist

Our kids may look healthy on the outside, but only lab work can tell us how the body is really functioning. Therefore, most parents start by gettingba…

Going GFCFSF in 10 Weeks Guide

Download this FREE guide for a simple, easy-to-follow plan to help you successfully transition to the GFCFSF diet in 10 weeks. 

Beginning Medical Treatments Checklist

This checklist provides links to information to help you begin your child’s medical journey. Addressing your child’s health can improve their outcome …

Newly Diagnosed Checklist

As you begin your journey, be patient with yourself. You don’t have to know or do everything today. Take things one step at a time, knowing that…

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…

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, …

Advanced Medical Treatment – Impaired Detoxification

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…

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…

Skill Tracking Document

Plan and manage your child’s therapy and skill development needs.

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 …

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 Tip Sheet

Download a FREE Tip Sheet filled with ideas and information to help make classrooms safe and fun for all students.

Functional Life Skills Checklist

Not every skill listed will be useful or appropriate for your child. Please work with your child, their teachers, and therapists to determine what ski…

Education for Autism Checklist

The school system and other educational choices can be confusing. Federal law mandates what the public school system must provide for students with di…

Therapies for Autism Checklist

Therapy helps your child with skill development. There are many different forms of therapy, all of which have different purposes.

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…

Food Journal

Food sensitivities can cause delayed reactions up to 72 hours after ingestion. Use this journal to tease out reactions to different foods. Using simpl…

Advanced Medical Treatment – Re-Evaluate Diet Checklist

Even if your child is already on the gluten-free and casein-free diet, there are often many other foods and diet-related issues to consider.

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…

Phenols & Salicylates Tip Sheet

Download TACA’s FREE Tip Sheet for more information about high phenol foods and lower phenol foods to replace them with andsupplements that help the b…

The GFCF Diet at School Tip Sheet

Download a FREE Tip Sheet filled with ideas and information to help make classrooms safe and fun for all students.

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…

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…

House Tour Comparison Form

Supporting Siblings: Understanding and Empathy

Siblings of individuals with autism face unique experiences and challenges. As parents, it’s important to recognize and validate those experiences pro…

Create a Plan for Your Child

Parents play an invaluable role in advocating for their child. To help that process, start by prioritizing. Then, share these priorities with your med…

Self-Care for Caregivers

As a parent or caregiver of a loved one with autism, you often push your own needs to the side. However, taking care of yourself is just as important …

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…

Enjoying Holidays Checklist

Holidays are a time of family fun and traditions. However, people with autism may struggle with the change of routine, new foods, and environments. Fo…

Travel and Autism Checklist

Traveling and taking vacations are important parts of a balanced life. While these things can add additional stress to a person with autism, planning …

Transition to Adulthood Planning by Age Checklist

It is never too early to begin planning for your loved one’s future. The following are estimated ages to start preparing your child to be as independe…

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…