Programs & Services
TACA provides education, support and hope to the autism community.
Chapters
TACA has local Chapters across the United States providing families affected by autism with education, resources and support. Chapters hold educational family events, meetings, seminars and/or Coffee Talks.
Conferences
Typically, TACA offers two in-person parent conferences each year. However, for 2020 we are hosting a virtual conference. The TACA National Autism Conference – Virtual will feature expert speakers from across the United States focusing on medical issues, therapy, advocacy, and other autism-related topics.
Webinars
TACA offers educational webinars focusing on education, therapy, medical, diet and other important autism topics. Webinars require on-line registration. Live webinars are free; recorded webinars are offered to TACA + members.
Family Resources
TACA’s website provides in-depth, comprehensive information for parents regarding the autism journey. Parents can also join TACA’s Hope and Help FaceBook Group
Parent Mentor Program
Parents can be matched with an experienced, trained and supported TACA Parent Mentor to help guide them on the autism journey. TACA Parent Mentors offer one-on-one support and information about autism-related topics, including; biomedical treatments, dietary intervention, insurance, IEP, therapies and more.
Autism Journey Guides
TACA’s Autism Journey Guide is a 200+ page book providing parents a comprehensive overview of autism therapies and treatments for all stages of the journey. Guides are free to families attending their first Chapter event. They can also be purchased from the TACA website and shipped anywhere in the U.S.
Scholarships
TACA provides regional Chapter scholarships as funding is available to assist in autism treatments.
Spanish Outreach
TACA provides educational information in Spanish via the website and printed materials.