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 […]
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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 […]
S.O.S. We Need Help!
By Holly Bortfeld Crisis can happen to any family, at any time. Getting help before you reach crisis mode is your best bet to getting out of the crisis, and will allow others to help you before it’s too late. Once a family is in crisis, particularly financial, the solution is much harder to […]
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 […]
Family Scholarship Program
Purpose TACA Pennsylvania Chapter – MAPS Doctor Scholarship Thanks to the CDFI Challenge and an anonymous donor TACA is happy to announce the following scholarship opportunities. TACA Pennsylvania Chapter families have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to see a MAPS doctor of their choice for a maximum of $1000. Purpose: The TACA Family […]
What To Do During Outside Therapy Time?
This is Shannon’s (a mom) perspective on what do with “dead time” non-therapy time. FILL UP THE DAILY “DEAD TIME” In planning your daily, weekly schedule for your child with Autism-Spectrum Disorder (ASD), you should make a plan to fill up the “dead-time” in your child’s day. Try an experiment for ONE DAY. Go […]
Going GFCFSF in 10 Weeks!
The Steps to GFCFSF Be Prepared! Read through the TACA website and pick a date to start the diet. Spring/Winter school breaks or summer are the best because your kids are with you 24/7 for 10 or more days straight but if there is no break coming soon, just pick a weekend and start. There is […]
