Early in my autism journey I found a story – a bit of folklore that describes many TACA families.  I know that tribal folklore always has a message meant to inspire and active the human soul.  This is my favorite: Two tribes lived side by side.  They were separated by a mountain and a valley.... Continue Reading →

Sometimes while in the world of Autism it is hard to see outside our world.  We are so tasked day to day with survival helping a child (or two) affected by autism that looking outside autism can be next to impossible.  I gather so much strength from the families TACA serves.  Lately, I have found... Continue Reading →

Balance.  Family time.  Pedicure.  All things I write about and rarely accomplish (see Dear Lisa post in the archive below.)  Well for the next two weeks, I am doing it and I’m forcing my family to tag along.  We are unplugging and getting away from it all. By the time you read this we will... Continue Reading →

Lately, I have been having so much fun on my trip down TACA memory lane!  Not the autism challenges so much (understatement), but the unexpected gifts of friendship and community that TACA has brought into our life.  Looking back there have been hundreds of moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, step parents, siblings, extended family members and... Continue Reading →