By Lisa Ackerman It’s the end of another year (didn’t I just write this?), GOODBYE 2013! Hello 2014! As usual, TACA was a whirlwind of activity all year; helping families, educating about autism and treatments, and expanding our community. This could not have happened without the INCREDIBLE people dedicated to the TACA mission. Thank you... Continue Reading →
GOAL!!!!
By guest blogger & TACA dad Chris Benbow “Dad, I miss hockey.” That’s what my 6 year-old son, who has autism, said to me a couple of weeks ago as we were getting ready for dinner. I can honestly say that I never expected to hear those words from him. I’m a sports guy. I... Continue Reading →
Autism Action month is coming to a close
By Lisa Ackerman Did you accomplish what you wanted to accomplish during autism action month? Don’t worry!! You still have time! This effort is more important this year than every! TACA has a list of ways to activate: https://www.tacanow.org/ways-to-help/autism-awareness/ We also want a follow up to the ground breaking November 2012 Congressional Hearings. You can... Continue Reading →
1 in 88 or 1 in 50: Which Autism Rate will Prevail?
By Lisa Ackerman The rate of autism continues to change; it has skyrocketed. When TACA began as a foundation almost 13 years ago, incidence rate was 1 in every 1,000 children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revealed a parent survey update to this rate: Today, 1 in every 50 U.S. school-aged... Continue Reading →
Celebrate Autism?
By Lisa Ackerman I’m seeing many messages from around the world where people are preparing for Autism Awareness Month. Autism affects so many people that the month of April has been designated to help with increasing its awareness. Some of the messaging being sent out includes “celebrate autism.” I don't have a cute picture for... Continue Reading →
12th autism awareness month comes to a close
by Lisa Ackerman At the end of today, my 12th autism awareness is coming to a conclusion. 12. I have experienced 12 of these months asking for the same efforts – awareness. With the numbers now 1 in 88 I would love to meet someone that is not aware or affected by autism and the... Continue Reading →
April = Autism Action Month
Today is World Autism Awareness day to kick off Autism Awareness month. Some folks consider today a day of celebration. Some folks do not. There is a dad that sent me a very profound, touching email this morning about his severely affected son. His son does not sleep more than a few hours at a... Continue Reading →
