TACA’s Hope & Help Community
TACA’s Hope & Help Community is a safe, supportive space moderated by TACA staff.
This private Facebook group allows parents and legal guardians of individuals diagnosed with autism to:
- Connect and ask questions
- Share experiences
- Get reliable resources
- Learn about the newest autism-related science
How to join the TACA Facebook group
1. Press the “Join Group” button to request to join the private TACA – Hope & Help for Autism Facebook group.
2. Answer three screening questions to help us maintain a safe and supportive environment.
3. Once approved, connect with other parents and caregivers to share, learn, and support one another.
Please Note: TACA screens all incoming members. If we cannot tell that you are a parent from your Facebook profile, we will email you requesting further verification. Please check your junk or spam folder. This is done to protect members’ privacy and prevent spam.
Why Join this Group?
- Members can ask any questions about autism.
- The group is live 24/7
- Moderators work to provide TACA resources in response to questions.
- Be part of a 30,000+ community of autism parents sharing their personal experiences.
- All posts are questions to maintain a hopeful tone and offer possible solutions.
- This group houses a list of TACA parent-recommended functional medicine doctors organized by state.
Experience Support Through Shared Understanding
Peer-to-Peer Support
Connect with parents and caregivers who truly understand the autism journey. Ask questions, share experiences, and find encouragement from those who’ve been there in a friendly forum at your own pace with active daily discussions.
Safe & Moderated Space
This is a private Facebook group, not visible to anyone outside the group, and is moderated by TACA to ensure respectful, supportive conversations in a safe environment.
Real-Life Insight & Resources
Learn from shared experiences, practical tips, and trusted resources discussed within the community to help you navigate daily challenges with searchable past answers, moderated posts, and additional shared files.
Requirements to Join
- Reside in the United States
- Be a parent or guardian of a person diagnosed with autism
- Answer the 3 pop-up questions when you click “join”
- Agree to abide by group rules
Your information provided will be entered into the TACA database so we can send you personalized monthly e-news which contains information about TACA resources, TACA scholarships, TACA events, and more!
Empowering Families Through Community Connections.
Our Hope & Help Community provides essential support for families navigating autism. By connecting with others who understand your journey, you gain access to valuable resources, shared experiences, and practical advice. Together, we build a network that fosters resilience and hope.
What Our Members Say
The Facebook group has answered so many questions and the moderators are great. Everyone is friendly. We recently received the scholarship and are planning on using it in March!
Parent
We’re just getting started on this journey, and like most things with a child on the spectrum, it’s been a rollercoaster ride. But I’m truly grateful to God for guiding us here and leading me to this group.
Irene Salado
Parent
I just wanted to share how grateful I am to all the admins! You are a wealth of knowledge and finding this group a month or so ago has helped us so much.
Kristen Miller
Parent