Parents often struggle with how to engage their child at home and may feel guilt that they are not doing enough. Here are some ideas for you to try. Creating a home that your child can feel relaxed, safe, and loved sets your child up to thrive. Explore Therapeutic Play Options Floortime and Relationship Development […]
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Grandparents Must Be Part of the Journey
Author: Chuck Kern, TACA Grandfather When my son announced that he was naming his second son, Charlie, after me, I was very humbled and overwhelmed with pride. “Charles” has been an important name in our family tree. But many months later, my emotions turned to deep anxiety and fear when I realized that Charlie did […]
A Beginners Guide To Medical Interventions for ASD
Autism is diagnosed on external behaviors exhibited but there are many comorbid conditions that are common, and treatable. A comorbid condition is an additional disease or disorder. Treating those comorbid conditions often results in the reduction of behaviors and can even lead to a loss of the autism label for some. There are many comorbid […]
Resources for Legal Assistance
When seeking legal advocacy, please note that TACA provides external resources for our families. Our support services are limited to parent support and legal questions are referred out to organizations that have expertise in this area. There are many resources available to special needs families that will assist you in finding local legal advocacy resources: National […]
Real Help Now Live Chat
Welcome to Real Help Now Live Chat! The image to the right indicates whether a TACA Parent is currently available online or not. Please click on the image to initiate a chat session or to send an email message if there is no Parent Mentor available. Frequently Asked Questions About Live Chat What if […]
Grandparents of Children with Autism: Top Ten Suggestions
Change Your Relationship Expectations & Provide Unconditional Love For This Child Eye Contact Might Not Happen—Don’t Expect It Hugs and Kisses Can Cause Sensory Overload for Some Children Many Children Are On A Restrictive Diet, Adhere By It—Food Does Not Equal Love Behaviors Can Be Erratic, Ignore Bad Behaviors & Praise Good Put Away Breakables […]
