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Home Life Articles
Managing a household requires more thought and planning when you have a child with autism. This section explores those additional needs with information related to safety, holidays, family relationships, budget and estate planning.
Safety
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….
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…
Autism and Bullying
Most parents worry about their child being bullied. While statistics vary across research studies, people with autism are undoubtedly victims of…
Water Safety
Teaching your child with autism how to swim AND helping them develop water safety skills from a young age is critical…
Developing Skills at Home
In-Home Therapy Programs
Sometimes children receive therapies in their home environment instead of a therapy center, office, or school. Interventions that occur in…
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…
Life Skills
Functional life skills are the everyday tasks we all need to lead independent lives. Mastering these skills builds self-esteem and…
Social Skills
Social skills are a person’s ability to effectively interact and communicate with others through our words, actions, and body language….
Facilitating Friendships
Friendship is an important part of life. A good friend can provide a feeling of connection, happiness, and self-worth. However,…
Executive Functioning Skills
Executive function is an umbrella term used to describe a set of cognitive skills we use to successfully navigate everyday…
Job Skills
Working gives people the opportunity to show their abilities, take pride in their accomplishments, and contribute to the community. While…
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…
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…
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….
Presuming Competence in Autism
Presuming competence means valuing all people, including those with autism, as whole individuals with the right to express their thoughts,…
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…
Holidays and Travel
Traveling with Your Child with Autism
Traveling can be an important part of creating a meaningful life for your child because it opens the door for…
Fourth of July
Celebrations and holidays gatherings can be very difficult for families with autism. Below are some tried-and-true tips to help make…
Halloween Tips and Treats for Autism Families
Costumes, loud noises, sugar, sugar, and more sugar… For families with autism, Halloween can be a nightmare. The good news…
Thanksgiving
Gearing up for the holidays? Afraid of facing Thanksgiving this year? Let TACA help you! While parents and guardians cannot…
Autism and the Holidays
Celebrations and holidays gatherings can be very difficult for families with autism. Below are some tried-and-true tips that will help…
Budgeting Ideas and Funding
Emergency Assistance
If you are experiencing a medical or life-threatening emergency and need immediate assistance, call 911. Times of crisis or hardship…
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…
Tax Strategies for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
If you’re the parent of a child with special needs, there are some tax strategies to be aware of that…
ABLE Accounts
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 is a tax-advantaged savings program designed for eligible people with…
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…
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…
Social Security
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) are crucial government assistance programs that provide financial support to individuals…
The Whole Family
Hope and Autism Parenting
As families coping with an autism diagnosis, our journey is fueled by education, support, and hope. Often as parents, we…
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…
Supporting Siblings
As a parent, navigating the world of autism can be a challenging journey. While every moment spent advocating and supporting…
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…
Estate Planning and Trusts
ABLE Accounts
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 is a tax-advantaged savings program designed for eligible people with…
Preparing for Your Special Needs Child’s Future by Planning for Your Departure
“The only things certain in life are death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin This article is about death. This is not…
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…
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…
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Virtual Support & Education Events
TACA offers monthly virtual parent support and family panel meetings where parents can connect with other autism parents…
Mentor Program
For more individualized support, parents can be matched with an experienced and supported TACA Parent Mentor to help…
Hope & Help for Autism Facebook Group
Hope & Help for Autismfacebook group A great place to find resources, support, help, and hope TACA’s private Facebook Group…
Monthly Learning Series
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Resources
TACA provides in-depth, comprehensive information and resources to help parents navigate all aspects of the autism…
Communities & Family Events
TACA chapters across the US hold meetings, autism learning seminars, coffee talks, and family events…
Virtual Support Hour
TACA offers a one-hour drop-in Zoom meeting where community members can ask questions and get connected to TACA’s programs and support.
Conferences
Annually, TACA hosts a parent conference featuring expert speakers from across the United States. Presentations focus…
Scholarships
TACA provides national or regional scholarships as funding is available to assist in financing functional medicine doctors…
Southern California Outreach
TACA’s national headquarters office is located in Irvine, California, and has the capacity to provide extended in-person resources…