By Holly Bortfeld From time to time, everyone has anxiety. Public speaking, work, health scares, relationships and money are the top causes of anxiety in typical adults. Sometimes anxiety turns into full-blown panic attacks, but most of the time, it doesn’t. Anxiety disorders affect approximately 40 million American adults per year, which is about 18 […]
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Parents with children on the spectrum are not allowed to get sick or die
By Lisa Ackerman I know, a pretty harsh title for a blog. But I wish I could write something as important as this and POOF make it a true statement. You may be asking: what made me go to this topic? It is a simple answer – a story on TV is mirroring emails and […]
Surviving the Winter Holidays
The holiday season can be stressful for everyone, BUT throw in autism and it can be over the top stressful! Here are tips, ideas and strategies for making this season a little more joyful! Included below are submissions from parents like you who have been there/done that and want to share their advice on surviving […]
Share Your Happy Holiday Advice!
The holidays can sometimes be a difficult time for a child with autism and stressful for parents and caregivers as well. If you are a parent with a child with autism with tips for how to enjoy a successful holiday, TACA welcomes you to share your wisdom! Some topics might include: How to deal with […]
More Holiday Survival Tips, Recipes, and More
Below are submissions from people like you who have been there/done that and want to share their advice on surviving the holidays of the year. There are also recipes and links to help you make the holidays a great and fun time of year! We’d love to hear from you about your experiences and advice! […]
Surviving the Holidays Advice
Below are submissions from parents like you who have been there/done that and want to share their advice on surviving this time of year. We’d love to hear from you about your experiences and advice! CLICK HERE to share your holiday advice. Topics: Keeping Up with GFCF and Dealing with Infractions Gifts Gatherings Traveling Enjoying […]
TACA Marriage & Family Counseling Groups
Couples who have children with autism face serious and ongoing challenges maintaining healthy relationships with their partners and family members. Challenges of time, finances, education and raising a child on the spectrum can be exhausting for couples, placing increasing amounts of stress on each parent and their marriage.We will meet weekly to discuss how to […]
The Ten Commandments for Parents of Handicapped Children
Take one day at a time, and take that day positively. You don’t have control over the future, over today, or over any other day, and neither does anyone else. Other people just think they do. Never underestimate your child’s potential. Allow him, encourage him, and expect him to develop to the best of […]
