by Lisa Ackerman OC Family magazine featured 10 Orange County moms to be recognized in their top supermom November issue: http://www.ocfamily.com/t-Cover-Story-top-Orange-County-moms-supermoms-Nov-2012.aspx To be considered one of OC’s top ten moms is a real honor. I laugh thinking about the therapy time I have racked up for my kids or husband. Hopefully this wonderful award somewhat... Continue Reading →
AUTISM DC HEARING SUMMARY
By Lisa Ackerman It was a historical day in DC. There was a hearing on autism on November 29, 2012 with Congressmen Burton and Issa leading the way to answers and help for families living with autism. It has been over 10 years to have another hearing on autism. It is about time. You can... Continue Reading →
Autism Hearing in Congress November 29th: important action items for families
AUTISM HEARING IN CONGRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29th AT 2:00 PM RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING - ROOM 2154 By Lisa Ackerman First, I want to thank Safe Minds and Beth Clay for leading the way to call for a DC Autism Congressional Hearing. I wanted to make sure to let families know it is occurring... Continue Reading →
Happy Thanksgiving from TACA
By Lisa Ackerman Resources for families & the holidays: TACA recipe database https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/recipes-database/ TACA Thanksgiving tips https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/thanksgiving/ TACA Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/talkaboutcuringautism Autism and the holidays https://www.tacanow.org/blog/autism-and-the-holidays/ Note: This message went out earlier this week via TACA’s enewsletter. If you did not receive it please take a moment to JOIN TACA. It is free and only... Continue Reading →
Shh…. The Secret to Successful IEP Meetings: Part 2 – at the Meeting
Blog by Summer Stech, Esquire – TACA’s Legal Advocate TACAnowblog series: Legal Advocacy The school year is well underway and winter break is around the corner. By now you may have already had an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting – or two or three – or maybe your child’s triennial or annual review is coming... Continue Reading →
Controversy: I believe in people diagnosed with autism
By Lisa Ackerman Ok, I admit it; this article may be counter to public opinion. This article may strike someone as “that is not possible.” Once you read the next sentence, you will understand the title of this blog: I believe in people diagnosed with autism. So call me controversial because I choose to believe... Continue Reading →
What the IACC must consider
By Lisa Ackerman The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) was formed from the Combating Autism Act (CAA) of 2006 with one mission in mind: Coordinate to find the cause and assist with initiatives that will help families living with autism. As you may notice, I have taken the liberty to summarize their mission statement. You... Continue Reading →
Retard! Autistic Part II
By Lisa Ackerman Sadly, I thought the topic above would be a “one time” blog. Occasionally someone in the public eye says something they should not say or use words that deeply offend. Using the word “retard” happened again on Twitter. This occurrence was right after the third Presidential debate on October 22nd. Political commentator... Continue Reading →
Many children with autism have other health problems
By Lisa Ackerman Recently, a new study has announced: Many children with autism have other health problems. Source: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/09/25/many-children-with-autism-have-other-health-problems-study-says I am thrilled to see this evidence finally reported. Parents living with autism have been sharing thousands of these stories with TACA every year. The hallmark of the autism diagnosis is the inability to communicate or... Continue Reading →
Stem Cell update: IN THE NEWS
By Lisa Ackerman Today, the 2012 Nobel Prize winning discovery goes to two scientists researching stem cells. Please read the news: http://news.yahoo.com/analysis-reprogrammed-cells-open-medical-window-150024485.html Some important information was cited in this groundbreaking news and award: While researchers have already applied the scientific breakthroughs of Britain's John Gurdon and Japan's Shinya Yamanaka to study how diseases develop, making... Continue Reading →
Moving Autism Forward by Team TACA 