by Lisa Ackerman It’s the end of another year, 2012 is almost in the history books! It’s only in reflection that I am reminded that what feels like a blink now, wasn’t. As usual, TACA was a whirlwind of activity all year; helping families, building relationships, and expanding our community. This could not have happened... Continue Reading →
Real Stories. Real Hope.
You haven't experienced joy until you have seen the TACA Facebook page (www.facebook.com/talkaboutcuringautism) or FLICKR Page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/talkaboutcuringautism/sets/72157632301247683/ . We asked families what they are celebrating in progress for their ASD child in 2012 last night at 4pm and over 140 photos and motivational stories were sent in. And more keep coming! I LOVE THIS! This... Continue Reading →
Some thoughts on the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy
By Lisa Ackerman I don't know anyone who is not in absolute shock and immense sadness about the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings. We all mourn this senseless act and enormous loss of life of those innocent children and adults. Since Friday I have a few problems in how the media has covered this... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Tell Congress. Share YOUR autism story.
By Lisa Ackerman Even though the DC Autism hearing occurred last week in congress there is still a chance to have your voice heard. You can submit your testimony to be part of the public record. You have until December 6, 2012 by 5pm EST to submit your testimony. Please email the testimony to:... Continue Reading →
Urgent Diagnostic Changes to Autism: what parents need to know
By Lisa Ackerman I am deeply saddened to see the new DSM 5 criteria for how autism spectrum disorders will be diagnosed. TACA has been alerting families, pushing for parent feedback and revisions to these new criteria since December 2011. Please read how this will affect your lives http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/dsm-v-goes-forward-major-shift-in-diagnostic-criteria-for-autism-spectrum-disorder-approved/ Even Allen Frances, Professor Emeritus from... Continue Reading →
They do all the hard work
by Lisa Ackerman OC Family magazine featured 10 Orange County moms to be recognized in their top supermom November issue: http://www.ocfamily.com/t-Cover-Story-top-Orange-County-moms-supermoms-Nov-2012.aspx To be considered one of OC’s top ten moms is a real honor. I laugh thinking about the therapy time I have racked up for my kids or husband. Hopefully this wonderful award somewhat... Continue Reading →
Moving Autism Forward by Team TACA 