It surprises me how much the single word HOPE can make all the difference when living with a child with autism. Follow that word with EDUCATION and EMPOWERMENT and nothing but good things can happen. These powerful words, HOPE, EDUCATION and EMPOWERMENT are exemplified in a short but powerful note I received from a family... Continue Reading →
A Physician’s Perspective on the Proposed DSM-5 Autism Diagnostic Criteria
By Dr. Bob Sears- TACA Physician Advisor With the upcoming proposed changes in the DSM - 5 diagnostic criteria for autism, many parents are worried that their child may no longer qualify for much-needed services. One 2009 study published in Pediatrics (1) revealed that almost 40% of children who were previously diagnosed with autism improved so... Continue Reading →
Who’s in Charge Here?
On a Saturday in April 2001 almost 60 parents gathered in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and backyard at a home. They were all looking for answers to help their children with autism. To date, this was our 6th parent meeting in that home. I held my breath. I looked around. People were finding... Continue Reading →
Holding on to Hope…By Guest Blogger Linda Betzold
Correction: It has come to our attention that the wrong blog article was posted on 2/1/12. Our apologies to Linda for the mix up. Holding on to Hope... By Linda Betzold I like hope. It is my nature to hope. In the face of almost anything, I am looking for hope. In my fourteen-year autism... Continue Reading →
Moving Autism Forward by Team TACA 