By Lisa Ackerman A new study has revealed a shocking fact: nearly two-thirds of kids diagnosed with autism are on medications (1.) This report nearly took my breath away. Here is what they also said: Despite limited evidence supporting the practice, researchers say nearly two-thirds of children with autism are taking at least one psychotropic... Continue Reading →
Overcoming a diagnosis of autism
By Lisa AckermanTwo remarkable videos were created this month by young women who have overcome their autism diagnosis. Their families are so proud of them. I am deeply inspired by their stories, their willingness to share and desire to help others.Leya and Savine are both incredible. There are more kids who were once diagnosed with... Continue Reading →
Marcus’s Journey
By the proud parents of Marcus Marcus was diagnosed with autism two months before his third birthday. There were signs that something was not quite right since he was a baby, but he was our first child and we didn’t know any better. At age one, Marcus had a few words and ate everything we... Continue Reading →
Halloween doesn’t have to be scary
By Lisa Ackerman TACA is pleased to offer a new article on Halloween, safe candy choices, non-candy choices and ways to prepare for Halloween. Also included are printable "trick or treat" cards to help create additional autism awareness and help our non verbal friends. Preparing for Halloween doesn't have to be scary! Find helpful tips... Continue Reading →
Music to Our Ears
By proud guest blogger awesome mom: Brandy Vaughn My daughter, Ryan, was born December 4, 2002. Three and a half years later, she was diagnosed with autism. I became concerned about her development at age 2 ½, when she didn’t answer to her name, protested any demand placed on her, and was extremely tactile-defensive. If we... Continue Reading →
An Extraordinary Moment
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 →
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 →
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 →
Autism Speaks 2nd Annual National Conference – Part 2
By Lisa Ackerman The 2nd Annual National Autism Speaks conference took place July 26-27, 2013 (1.) I wrote about it briefly on this blog (2.) The good news, this conference had several bright spots including; Dr. Sue Swedo, Dr. Alesso Fasano, Dr. Margaret Bauman and Dr. Paul Carbone. Their focus on testing and treatment co-morbid... Continue Reading →
Moving Autism Forward by Team TACA 