Hope through action starts here
It’s a marathon, not a sprint; so, take it one day at a time. Making big changes will be difficult but they will change your life, your family’s life, and most importantly, your child’s life for the better.
virtual support & education events
TACA offers monthly virtual parent support and family panel meetings where parents can connect with other autism parents from their home computer or mobile phone.
mentor program
For more individualized support, parents can be matched with an experienced and supported TACA Parent Mentor to help guide them on the autism journey. TACA Parent Mentors are seasoned autism parents who offer one-on-one support and information about autism-related topics, including; medical treatments, dietary intervention, insurance, IEP, therapies, and more.
hope & help for autism private group
TACA’s private Facebook Group (TACA – Help and Hope for Autism) is a well-moderated group for parents/caregivers of an individual with autism. This large national group allows parents to ask questions anytime. We share resources across the spectrum of ability and age to support a community as we move through the autism journey. It’s a great place to find resources, support, help, and hope.
resources
TACA provides in-depth, comprehensive information and resources to help parents navigate all aspects of the autism journey, including obtaining a diagnosis, developing skills, medical issues, special education/IEPs, diet, preparing for adulthood, and more.
communities & family events
TACA chapters across the US hold meetings, autism learning seminars, coffee talks, and family events throughout the year. Comprised of TACA Parent Volunteers across the country, our coffee talks and family events provide settings where families can informally network, share resources and speak with seasoned parents.
virtual support hour
Need live support? Join TACA Support Hours! TACA offers a one-hour drop-in Zoom meeting where community members can ask questions and get connected to TACA’s programs and support. A Zoom link will be available upon registration as well as emailed to you. Please check your spam folder and reach out to program.team@tacanow.org for assistance if needed.
conferences
Annually, TACA hosts a parent conference featuring expert speakers from across the United States. Presentations focus on a wide variety of autism-related topics, including school/IEPs, medical interventions, therapeutic interventions, advocacy, preparing for adulthood, and more.
scholarships
TACA provides national or regional scholarships as funding is available to assist in financing functional medicine doctors, providing supplements, or covering the cost of a conference.
southern california outreach
TACA’s national headquarters office is located in Irvine, California, and has the capacity to provide extended in-person resources in Southern California.
