By Lea Googe – TACA Co-coordinator Texas We often look back and wonder just how Oliver got so sick. We have our suspicions. And we have our regrets. Our family has a combined medical history filled with autoimmune issues like diabetes, ALS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Psoriasis, Rheumatic Fever, Rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, asthma,... Continue Reading →
#AutismSuperHeroes: A wish for a friend
I was recently reading a post on Education.com. It was titled “Do Kids Need Friends?” The introduction really tore at my heart. It said: “Human beings are social beings. Responsiveness is built in; we come into the world programmed to respond and relate to others. Even infants turn their heads in response to the... Continue Reading →
Quinn’s Trip Through Hell & Back
By Holly Riley TACA Co-coordinator Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley In May of 2005 at the age of two, my son, Quinn, was diagnosed with autism. We didn't know if he would ever speak. For that matter, we didn't know if he would ever do anything but tantrum, cover his ears and spin things in... Continue Reading →
Victory following #autism & #epilepsy diagnosis
By Lisa Ann Pitts – TACA co-coordinator Virgina After 6 months of grueling training, my boy Aidan can now open doors for people. He holds them open after entering and he’s very aware of people walking towards doors. Sounds like a little task, but the concept was tough for our boy because he... Continue Reading →
What is #Autism and Why do I have it?
By Melody Benbow – TACA Co-coordinator New Jersey We knew one day Cal would ask this question, however, in my head I always thought I would be so much more prepared with an answer. Instead, I stumbled through my words and gave an answer I was not satisified with. So, I turned to some of the... Continue Reading →
Every autism journey is different. This is our story.
By Alison Hamilton – TACA Maryland Co-coordinator I have a complicated, funny, priceless girl named Leah, who will be 15 this summer. She was diagnosed just before her third birthday, a week after the birth of her sisters, Lauren and Maddie, both neuro-typical. The twins can’t remember a world without autism in it; only... Continue Reading →
Why support/give your money to TACA?
By Christi O’Neal TACA Georgia Volunteer Co-coordinator I love Friends and Family TACA Fundraising time of the year. It’s funny because I hate asking people for money. But I’ve found that by looking through old photos, like I did last year to thank people for their support, that it is like a little... Continue Reading →
Autism then STROKE
By guest blogger Chelsi Coate – long time TACA mom and volunteer Christian is 11 and going into the fifth grade. He is kind, funny, sarcastic and charming. He loves anything that has to do with film making. He plans on attending his second film festival this year. He is also very skilled at... Continue Reading →
Vacation with Autism
By Ali Hoffman – guest blogger I love this post from the Onion, Mom spends beach vacation assuming all household duties in closer proximity to the ocean (1.) This article rings true to many of us with smaller children. Long gone are the days of reading a few books... Continue Reading →
Listen, Learn & Take Action for Your Child
Janice Kern, TACA Conference Coordinator TACA hosts events every week somewhere in the country. There are coffee talks, family picnics, TACA Meetings, Autism Learning Seminars, Family Hikes, TACA Birthday Parties and the list goes on. It’s a fact that TACA has some of the most creative volunteers you’ll ever meet. If they can dream it,... Continue Reading →
