Education and Skill Development
Many children with autism need additional educational and therapeutic supports to maximize their progress on skill development. To effectively advocate for your child, parents need to educate themselves on a variety of topics. This section contains articles that address education and skill development: therapeutic interventions, school law and procedures, and other ways to support your child.
School and IEPs
- NEW! New School Year Checklist
- NEW! Special Education: IEP Tips
- The Fundamentals of Special Education: What Parents Need to Know
- NEW! SMART IEP Goals
- NEW! Independent Assessments
- NEW! Inclusion
- NEW! IEP Transition Planning
- NEW! Behavior Issues at School: FBA, BIP, and Seclusion and Restraint
- Managing Behavior at School: FBA and BIP
- NEW! Special Education Conflict Resolution: Mediation and Due Process
- NEW! Autism and Bullying
- NEW! Homeschooling Your Child with Autism
- UPDATED! Must Schools Provide Meal Modifications for Students on Special Diets?
- UPDATED! Tips for Including Dietary Restrictions in Your Child’s IEP
- NEW! The GFCF Diet at School: Information for Awesome Teachers
- NEW! Early Childhood Intervention and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)
Developing Skills
- NEW! Therapeutic Interventions
- NEW! Speech Issues: Therapeutic and Communication Options
- NEW! In-Home Therapy Programs
- NEW! Social Skills
- NEW! Facilitating Friendships
- NEW! Life Skills
- NEW! Executive Functioning Skills
- NEW! Job Skills
- NEW! Engaging with Your Child at Home
- NEW! What To Do During Summer Months
- Oral Motor Ideas
- Guide: Who Pays for What?
Evaluating Progress
Life After High School
Managing and Minimizing Behaviors
Other Ways We Can Help
TACA provides education, support and hope to the autism community.