By Lisa Ackerman This blog is not for families living with autism as they are well aware of this information. This blog is for you, the American taxpayer not living with autism in your life. You need to care about autism because you know what – your taxes are about to skyrocket. Please read. Autism... Continue Reading →
Recovery from Autism?
By Lisa Ackerman New research demonstrates RECOVERY FROM AUTISM is possible. It happens. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) agrees. They did a study in January 2013 (1.) More studies are underway. We know as we have sent dozens of TACA families their way. For many of you reading this blog you may think: Is... Continue Reading →
Danger can come with the change in seasons
By Lisa Ackerman For many families summer is filled with fun activities, vacations and almost always involves WATER! This sounds fun. And it is fun! I have fond memories of summer time shenanigans with my family and friends. For families living with autism the summer season can be the exact opposite of fun. It can... Continue Reading →
It’s Time to Get Serious about Autism Legislation
By Holly Bortfeld For 16 years, I’ve watched government agencies say nothing useful and do nothing to help my kids. For as long, I’ve seen autism orgs fight a regimented system who doesn’t care, for money they don’t want to spend on a diagnosis that no one can agree on the cause, treatment,... Continue Reading →
Research & Autism: Important New Developments
By Dr. Suzanne Goh One of the most important developments in autism research in recent years has been a focus on how the body’s biochemistry is altered in autism. Many research studies have now shown that in those with autism, the mitochondria (which are the key part of the cell that generate energy)... Continue Reading →
Autism: It’s about the POOP Part II
By Lisa Ackerman Once again, warning: If you are eating or you are bothered by a conversation about bowel movements, this blog is not for you. If you have a child living with autism, welcome to the most discussed topic. If this blog sounds familiar, it should! We have written about it before (1.) ... Continue Reading →
16 years later
By Holly Bortfeld My son Max was diagnosed with autism 16 years ago today, May 4, 1998. I have been mulling around in my head for a few weeks how I wanted to mark this anniversary of autism entering our lives and had drafted a blog but I didn’t like it. I kept poking at... Continue Reading →
Every month is AUTISM Action month
by Lisa Ackerman Yesterday, my 14th autism awareness came to a conclusion. I have experienced 13 of these months asking for the same efforts – awareness. With the numbers now being 1 in 68 (1), I would love to meet someone that is not aware or affected by autism and the toll it takes on... Continue Reading →
TACA Facts – a new series in collaboration with AUTISM LIVE
By Lisa Ackerman We are very excited about a new video series in collaboration with our friends at Autism Live. Introducing: TACA Facts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XvvOhr5br0 TACA Fact: Can children with autism recover? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPbshoOaBG0 Recovery References: - NIH 2013 autism recovery study http://www.nih.gov/news/health/jan2013/nimh-15.htm - Family stories https://www.tacanow.org/family-stories/ TACA Fact: Why aren’t Autism Treatments covered by medical... Continue Reading →
New Abnormalities Found in the Autistic Brain
Guest blogger & TACA Physician Advisory: Dr. Richard Frye Dr Courchesne of the University of California at San Diego, a researcher who has previously published groundbreaking papers on abnormalities in the growth of the brain in children with autism, now provides new insight into previous uncovered brain abnormalities in children with autism in... Continue Reading →
Moving Autism Forward by Team TACA 