By Linda Betzold While I write this story, I am looking at my son, Beau. He is happily sitting on the couch wearing shorts and a t-shirt, munching on pistachios, and grinning while watching Ghostbusters, a movie he specifically requested to watch. To most people, this would be a very ordinary scene. There is nothing... Continue Reading →
Changes at the Happiest Place on Earth?
By Lisa Ackerman A few things can get TACA families really upset. The one that is making many families EXTREMELY upset: changes to Disneyland Parks Guest Assistance Card Program for individuals with disabilities. The Disneyland Parks Guest Assistance Card Program allows certain guests access to shorter lines based on their disability. For many families living... Continue Reading →
Can a two year old be a good witness?
By Lisa Ackerman I often try to explain some of my points with an analogy. Here is what’s in my mind today: Imagine there are two cars with two families traveling down the road. Circumstances occur and there is a horrible crash. Only one person survives. The police rush to the scene to understand what... Continue Reading →
I’m a TACA kid
Our kids are heroes. This picture needs little introduction. Just admiration.
IACC July 2013 Meeting Recap
By Lisa Ackerman The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) meeting happened on July 9, 2013 while I was on vacation. It has taken me too many weeks to catch up and listen to almost 8 hours of this meeting. My sincere apologies for the time it has taken to comment about this important effort held... Continue Reading →
Max Goes to the Neurologist – Part Two of Three
Part Two: Surviving the Hospital Stay and Testing By Holly Bortfeld Catch up - see Part One: Max goes to the Neurologist https://tacanowblog.com/2013/08/14/max-goes-to-the-neurologist-part-1-of-3/ *Disclaimer, I am a parent, not a doctor. This is not intended to be used as medical advice. If your child has a seizure, please contact a licensed physician. Please remember... Continue Reading →
Little Heroes in our Midst
By the Nichols family If I had loved one living with autism, this is the type of story I would like to read. My story starts like any other day. I was in the kitchen preparing lunch for my kids. One therapist had just left after their session and another one was due to arrive... Continue Reading →
Retard! Autistic Part 4
By Lisa Ackerman A Facebook post, a Twitter feed, an unoriginal remark to a friend with the words retard or autistic is something that occurs far too often. Sadly, the TACA blog has covered this topic many times (1.) I don’t ever want to have to write these words on a title again. Recently, a... Continue Reading →
Max goes to the Neurologist – Part 1 of 3
By Holly Bortfeld *Disclaimer, I am a parent, not a doctor. This is not intended to be used as medical advice. If your child has a seizure, please contact a licensed physician. On the 4th of July, my son Max had a grand mal seizure. For background purposes, he’s never had seizures before. Max has... Continue Reading →
Rallying a Community for a Cause – TACA Wisconsin and the Madison Mud Run
By Kate Whelan – TACA Wisconsin Volunteer Co-Coordinator May 19, 2013 was a day that really put Talk About Curing Autism on the map in Wisconsin. It was the day of our first big event – the Madison Mud Run. But, it wasn’t actually our event at all. We essentially hijacked an independent event with... Continue Reading →
Moving Autism Forward by Team TACA 