Parenting a child with autism can be challenging. You don't have to do it alone.
About Parent Coaching
Our pilot program offers one-on-one parent coaching to support families as they build confidence, gain clarity, and develop practical tools to navigate autism-related challenges and move forward with confidence.
How It Works
Purposeful coaching designed to help your family take the next right step
Schedule
Choose a time that works for you and complete a short intake form so we understand your needs.
Meet 1-on-1 Online
Connect with your parent coach in five private virtual sessions from the comfort of your home.
Make Progress
Walk away from your sessions with clear next steps, practical tools, and renewed confidence.
Meet Our Parent Coaches
Christa Robaina
I am a mother of three, including my oldest, who has autism and PANS. When my child did not initially tolerate traditional biomedical approaches, we implemented the REID program and used targeted nutritional and herbal strategies, along with homeopathy, to support gut health, mitochondrial function, and inflammation. I became an admin for a large parent group using this approach, gaining insight into healing patterns and what helps different families. I now serve as an admin for TACA's Hope and Help for Autism group. Our experience with PANS, marked by regression and school refusal, deepened my understanding of immune dysfunction and neuroinflammation. I now combine research, intuition, and pattern recognition to help families identify practical, individualized next steps.
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Nicole Romano
I am a mom of four, including my 14-year-old daughter with autism and complex medical needs. I am TACA's Educational Content Lead and previously volunteered as a Parent Mentor. Our journey has included the NICU, trach and ventilator support, G-tube feeding with a blenderized diet, severe GI issues, PANS, eating disorders, seizures, and now puberty. My strength is in functional medicine and dietary interventions. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with top doctors across the country, integrating functional medicine approaches, including Klinghardt Autonomic Response Testing and applied kinesiology, with traditional specialties such as gastroenterology and neurology. I have implemented therapeutic diets, as well as elimination and rotation protocols for food sensitivities and GI issues. In our community, I founded a youth sports program for children with disabilities and helped launch an autism classroom at a local private school so students could receive ABA therapy during the school day. I believe in an individualized, doctor-guided approach that integrates therapy, nutrition, functional, and traditional medicine to help our children grow, heal, and thrive.
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Michelle Del Rosario
I am TACA's Adult Program Coordinator. I am a mom to three kids and have been an active member with TACA since 2008. My youngest has autism and apraxia of speech and is non-speaking, with medically complex needs including mitochondrial dysfunction, seizure management, gastrointestinal issues, and strict dietary restrictions due to food intolerances. Over the past 15+ years, I have implemented therapeutic diets and functional medicine strategies in combination with evidence-based medical care. I have developed strengths in IEP advocacy, care coordination, and supporting AAC and other multi-modal communication methods to help my child access education and meaningful communication. I have a passion for helping families take action to find hope and answers that will lead to the brightest futures for their loved ones.
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Kelly Steffens
I am a TACA admin in the TACA-Hope & Help for Autism Facebook group. I am also a mom to 3 kids. My oldest has autism, Cerebral Folate Deficiency, mitochondrial dysfunction, seizures, and EoE, which is in remission. My middle kid had PANS, which is now in remission. She also has POTS. My youngest child has severe food allergies and hEDS. I've been using biomedical interventions for over 20 years and believe in using evidence-based medicine to help my kids flourish. I also have experience using dietary interventions, homeopathy, and applied kinesiology.
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