When examining the behavioral symptoms of autism, it is important to consider all possible co-occurring medical conditions. Hormone regulation plays a critical part in overall health and can impact the classic autistic symptoms of behavior,…
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 legal requirements to ensure their secure future. A Special Needs Trust…
This TACA article links recent medical research to topics related to autism. This is by no means a complete list of all the pertinent research. However, these studies have stood out to TACA as noteworthy….
When it comes to autism and employment, the obstacles are quite apparent. For many individuals with autism, getting a job they enjoy can be challenging, and keeping one can be even more challenging. Fortunately, many…
Diet change is an intervention many families with autism have found to yield profound improvements in the symptoms of autism. In addition, the individual biochemical needs of each person are different and may evolve over…
Research has shown that Methyl B12, also known as methylcobalamin, can help relieve symptoms of autism. In the body, B12 assists with detoxification because it is a critical factor of the methylation pathway that helps the…
Mold exposure can be a contributing factor to autism in some kids. This exposure can cause health concerns including allergy symptoms, fatigue, brain fog or more serious immune system issues. In addition, it is known that kids…
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 navigate a system new to us. There were rapid shifts in…
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 your child may take time and trial and error. This…
Presuming competence means valuing all people, including those with autism, as whole individuals with the right to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions. For individuals with autism, this includes the right to communicate, the right…