The Autism Community in Action (TACA)

This is my absolute go to site when things are spinning out of control. I'm so deeply grateful for this page. The generosity is unfathomable, the insight, education and devotion to the well being of our children is nothing short of a miracle for our family.

I appreciate what they do for our kiddos and parents. I’ve learned a lot with them.
Keep doing what you’re doing!

We started our autism journey with our first child at his 18 month well visit. We were not only fumbling through all the new that comes with being first time parents, but now we were navigating off road territory not covered in the parenting books. Family and friends with the best of intentions did what they could but really had no understanding of what we were walking through. This was an isolating and lonely start to parenting and the autism journey. We knew no one else walking this path. TACA was our gateway to connection with other families as well as research, practical information, help and hope from other families who were farther along on this journey. I'll never forget the life-giving feeling of being in a room at the conference surrounded by so many others who get it. TACA has given us the help and hope needed to help our child be the very best version of himself.

My son is 13, diagnosed with autism when he was 5. When we received the diagnosis, we didn’t know where to begin. My family struggled through trial and error and the blessing of a couple people who could help with suggestions. I searched for support from various organizations and received some assistance, but the hold-your-hand type of support I needed just didn’t exist.
About a year ago, a friend shared TACA with me, and it has been a complete game changer. No more trial and error. No more wondering if my son/family is the only one experiencing things. And no more feeling helpless when new, difficult situations come up, which is often.
Most of all, we finally don’t feel completely alone. My favorite TACA resource is the Facebook group. When we confront a new issue or crisis, I post it in the group, and usually within minutes, someone will respond with truly helpful suggestions. The one-on-one support during virtual help hours is also incredible.
Perhaps most supportive is TACA has never asked for donations from me. TACA gets it… the best support has no strings attached. The TACA team is amazing. TACA has made such a difference as my son is learning to navigate life, and TACA has also helped us improve our situation for our other (non autistic) son and my husband and me. TACA is an answer to prayers!

Taca is one of the first places I go for information! My grandson has come a million miles with the help of well documented studies/protocols etc. I recommend it to anyone and to all my friends who have an autistic child. I am so thankfull to Kelly and Kat in particular. They give endless hours answering questions and giving guidence to us desperate parents. This group has been a life saver to my family sure. I can't say enough about Taca but thank you from the bottom of my heart!

TACA has been an immense support in my darkest days providing me with advice and hope for my son’s future. The admins are phenomenal and truly go above and beyond. Such a wonderful charity.

When we got my sons diagnose, we were hopeless, scared, defeated, and lonely. We found TACA when my son was 3 years old and I don't know where my son and our family would be. My son is now 19 years old and thriving, Through TACA we gains emprowement to advocate, we gain knowledge, we gained friends that are now extending family, we have a community that we can ask for help and undstand. TACA is a blessing for our family and our son.

TACA has saved our lives!! Providing education, support, and hope during a time when you feel so lost and helpless and alone! The education I’ve received is priceless along with endless resources has given us hope for our future!

As parent of special needs kid, this community is my village. Its not just an advisor, but a savior at times. I am so thankful for having a support system of this group of people.

I do not know where my child would be if I hadn't found TACA. Not only does TACA freely share information about how to support and improve symptoms of autism, but it also provides a community where parents can find reassurance and encouragement in what can feel like a lonely battle. I refer everybody who has a child with autism to TACA. It truly is the best resource for determining how to support your child with autism.

I was so frustrated and feeling hopeless until I found this group. I feel so grateful to have someone I can get information and help from or at least steered in the right direction. Knowledge is power when it comes to making the right choices and asking for help.

Taca has been life-changing for our family. I have learned SO much on how to address the root cause of my son’s struggles, and am seeing great improvements. I plan on attending the conference next month and cannot wait to learn even more. I am forever grateful for the wealth of information that TACA has shared via the website, Facebook group, webinars, and conferences.

I was able to find great resources that help my autistic son tremendously. We found good doctors, diet guidance and so much more. TACA is a wonderful organization and I am forever grateful for.

I knew TACA was different the first time our son attended one of their great community events. We pulled up to what looked like a typical carnival but when we got out of the car - it was quiet. No blaring speakers. No loud pops from a balloon game. No flashing lights or scary distractions. Healthy snacks available. Sensory bins. Places to take breaks. All things a special needs family needs to prepare for anytime they leave the house. That's when we knew that this was an organization that gets it. What it's like to be an autism family and that everyday activities, like a carnival, a shopping mall, the grocery store, can be challenging. To attend any event and know it's going to be fun, sensory-friendly, and a stress-free day vs. sensory overload and meltdowns, an opportunity to see your child happy, it just means everything to families. The opportunities they've created to connect families on social media is also tremendous. Not to mention the (what seems) limitless resources the provide, including the most up-to-date information on medical. Highly recommend.

Our family is so fortunate we get to work with TACA in many different ways: as clients who have directly benefitted from their 1:1 expertise and layers of support, to volunteer opportunities, to fundraising, to seeing how they operate and their program/event management - this is an organization that gets it right time and time again. And makes a direct, HUGE difference in the lives of their clients and families. TACA stands out from the rest because at its core, they are an autism family that's helping and bringing together other autism families. They aren't living in hypotheticals like so many other non-profits out there. Their vast resources cover behavior, medical, family resources, conferences, sensory friendly events - they know what families need because they've been through it themselves. I highly recommend TACA and will continue both proudly supporting and benefitting from their services for years to come.

Unbelievable what TACA has been able to do for the autism community. The hope and strength they provide for families living with autism is beautiful. I got involved over 12 years ago not only fundraising for TACA, but also volunteering at most of the events. My favorite of which is the TACA Family Picnic now the TACA Family Carnival. The event is filled with tons of attractions and vendors for TACA families to come to and have fun. Even more than that, it is filled with SMILES and a day of fresh air for everyone.

I have personally seen the impact TACA, its events and its resources, has on families. I will continue to lead the charge and support the team at TACA at any capacity I can.

There is a lot of inconsistency in terms of advice as there are a lot of parent volunteers. Also, the organization mostly caters to low functioning autistic children with comorbidities. Not relatable.

I am beyond glad that I found Taca 3-4 years ago. I’ll admit it was very overwhelming in the beginning since there is so much important information to learn. The seasoned parents and amazing admins have incredible responses to any type of question you may have. It’s definitely a group to be a part of for finding ways to help your child!

TACA was one of the few places where I felt like people finally understood what I was going through. Via TACA only I learnt many things which I am hoping it will work for my ASD Son
It's like an encyclopedia for special needs kids. You can find valuable information related ASD, ADHD or any disabilities related. Parent like me can rely on TACA

I’ve got three teens with autism. When my kids were first diagnosed, TACA was one of the few places where I felt like people finally understood what I was going through. Lisa Ackerman is the founder who has a son with autism. She really knows her stuff and created a community where anyone can go to ask questions and get honest answers. TACA helps people know that they’re not alone. Please support TACA!

My son is 20 and was diagnosed with autism at age 2. TACA has been an invaluable resource on this journey. Their website content, FB group, webinars, and conferences all offer a wealth of information. The moderators on their FB group go above and beyond to answer parent questions and are incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I don’t know what the Autism community would do without TACA.

TACA community has truly been a supportive village for a mom looking for answers! Having the amazing admins support and hearing the experiences of other parents who walk the same journey truly makes this journey easier for me — appreciative and truly great full for this group

We had twins diagnosed with autism. It was really scarey and no one gave us any direction or hope. And then we found TACA! We get our questions answered and have hope for the future. So many resources available, mentors, conferences. I feel empowered now.

TACA helps us tremendously, we can always find up-to-date scientific studies, amazing TACA team always provides various resources to train and support families. So grateful to be a part of this community.

We are so thankful to TACA!

I have been able to find invaluable information on the TACA website and app, the Facebook group, and the virtual conference (2021). On top of finding information about b12 shots, leucovorin, fish oil and many other things we use after learning about them, we were able to receive a medical scholarship! That medical scholarship has provided much needed medical care to my daughter and eased the financial hardship to our family of 5.

I have so many wonderful things that I could go on and on about when it comes to TACA, but on top of what I have already said, we are so very truly thankful for my TACA mentor...she is such a blessing to me, my daughter and our family.

This is a FABULOUS organization. I was trying my best to help my son with Asperger, and read books etc but when I found TACA, attended a conference, it was life changing. Hope because I realized, from all these doctors, that autism was not a black box, but a lot was known about medical conditions that caused issues we call autism. I chose one doctor and to be our next doctor and it was life changing help. Now the fb group is so incredibly helpful too. What I like about TACA is that it is no BS, no egos, just parents and professionals of all fields who want bottom line results. And it works. My son, despite being smart, would have never been able to function in life, and now he is in College. I completely recommend TACA.

As a single parent, TACA guided me in how to deal with my son’s condition when i felt so lost & alone. The team provides great resources in our Autism journey. The amazing support is very much appreciated until this time. ������������������

My TACA family is always there to give support during the times that I feel as if I can’t do this anymore. On bad days they have been there to encourage me and help me over the hurdles. Autism is a lonely place and my fellow TACA moms make it not so lonely.

We truly would not be where we are today without TACA. So many great resources, research, up to date information, and parents helping other parents through the journey of Autism and their child’s health and wellness. My daughter was diagnosed with ASD and global developmental delay at 22 months old. She did not look healthy, struggled with eating, constipation, sleeping through the night, and has a weak immune system. Having stumbled upon the TACA website was one of the best things for us. A wealth of knowledge and resources that helped us identify underlying medical issues in our daughter. Things that unfortunately our pediatrician and pediatric GI provider would have never realized were there. Because of their experience and resources offered, we were able to find new providers to help us, and start what testing we could to help identify things we could treat right away. She has come a long way in the last year with such positive improvements in her health and development. TACA is one of the first places I come to for help when something new arises. Thank you TACA!

TACA has changed our lives. In the beginning i was hopeless and very uncertain of my sons future. I only had the resources that my pediatrician had given. OT,ABA,PT, And Speech. When i joined TACA on fb and seen all of the information but most importantly the success stories. I knew i was in the right place. I applied for the Scholarship and was able to get my son biomedical journey started bc of it. My son is Thriving because of the help from TACA. He is spelling his name, Putting his own clothesand shoes on, potty trained, can go to the bathroom on his own and the most recent. He made student of the month. I can't be more proud of my son. TACA is the best resource for turning Austism around. I pray that one day i am able to give TACA a huge donation just so they can help the next families out thay are newly diagnosed. My family TACA bc with them. We will still be lost!

The information on the TACA website, the FB groups, and the conferences is absolutely invaluable! It’s been essentially a roadmap to helping not only my ASD son but ALL of my special needs kids. I will be forever grateful!

I am so thankful to Taca!! I never knew that there were so many options for autism in all his 8 years into this. I've already utilized so many of there free advice is been astonishing!! From learning about water..pots.. functional medicine..b12 shots..primitive relfex.. and even clinical trials.. the latest being bee pollen. I now have hope where before I really didn't. I will forever follow this page.. it's now my favorite. One day I hope to attend a conference inperson and meet others

Our family has been blessed enough to have had a relationship with TACA for over 20 years –since before it was TACA, since before we dared to have hope.

We started with TACA back in 2000, after our 2-year-old son was diagnosed. We showed up at those early meetings bleary-eyed, shell-shocked and scared as hell. We found like-minded people who were figuring it out together. We shared our stories, our tips, our fears and our fight.

I think TACA is a perfectly name: it's a community of people taking action to benefit the lives of our loved ones with autism. TACA welcomed us into a community (support) and helped us find the strength to take action (which, happily for us, has led to progress - two steps forward, one step back).

Today, TACA has grown amazingly. They're nationwide, have touched thousands of families, and remain resolute with a message of support, a mission of action and an array of resources for those affected by autism.

Today, that 2 year old with autism has a business degree and a plan for his future. I honestly don't think we'd be here without TACA. We are forever grateful. There aren't stars enough or a review long enough to thank them.

TACA is a wonderfully run nonprofit with committed and dedicated volunteers. They are a wealth of resource and hope for families with a family member suffering from autism.

TACA has not only changed our family for the better, but continues to change millions of families lives throughout the year. Their dedication to the Autism community is unmatched, and they provide one of the most important things a family with Autism needs, HOPE. We have dinners with new diagnosed parents at least once a month and TACA is the first direction we point them in. After they review TACA's Journey guide and deal with their new reality, the optimism and hope that we crave starts to reemerge. Thank you TACA, for everything.

This is a nonprofit like no other! With autism affecting everyone whether it be a family member, a loved one, a friend, a coworker or a student, We all know someone impacted by autism. TACA changed the trajectory of our lives and thousands of families. We found TACA almost 20 years ago - Never have I seen a nonprofit cover all of the bases: Real people, real support, real love, real life experiences and expertise, real
resources, no one left behind, no stone unturned, real love, real families, real challenges and even real fun! TACA taught my family to “never say never” and “never give up“. Lisa Ackerman is a true inspiration to our community and the world!

So happy to see TACA continuing to make a real difference for families living with autism! The support groups, the virtual events and resources all give hope and knowledge every day to those struggling with how to help those they love. As a board member, I'm happy to support this great organization in its cause and work and wish them continued growth and success as we work together to carry TACA forward into its next decade of service.

Love, care, guidance, encyclopedia, Wikipedia, “regular” moms, secret world, super powers- all in one group! TACA has helped us understand so much about this world when all we got is “ well, that’s part of autism”, “that’s part of being a child”, “that’s a regular boy!!” The abundance of knowledge with proof and links and studies, it’s always reassuring to know that you will get answers or at least some guidance when posting any questions! I cannot believe we were living under a rock till now!

TACA is an amazing organization! My son wouldn’t be where he is today without all that I’ve learned from their articles and Facebook group. If your a parent to a child with autism do not skip over this organization. You will profit so much from them!

TACA is giving me hope for my son. We got the diagnosis and were sent of with referrals for therapy and that was it.
I found TACA on FB. I joined the group, read on their website, watch webinars and learn something new every day.
We are making progress and I am forever grateful for the wealth of information and support provided by TACA.

TACA has been the most supportive and influential organization to help our son on his autism journey. The amazing mentors, volunteers and especially the TACA conference helped our son go gluten/casein free, educated us on various supplements and provided guidance on an amazing functional medicine/MAPS doctor. We are eternally grateful for the support from TACA.

TACA saves lives everyday. Not just those with ASD but also the families caring for them. When almost all other places tell you over and over again "It's just autism", TACA is the one and only place that digs deep, share knowledge, research and experience and gives us HOPE and SUPPORT everyday. When things are down, the TACA family tells us to stay strong and never give up. The team at TACA and all of the members are simply incredible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

After the diagnosis and witnessing doors shut on our face me and my husband were desperately looking for answers and ways to help our child
I came across TACA and so felt like I found a friend a family member who is there to guide me in this tough journey
I am thankful to all that TACA does and will always be indebted

TACA has been a key and best resource on my journey learning about autism. I was so overwhelmed at the start but once I got connected to there mentor services and coffee talks I met a lot of wonderful people. This journey is not an easy one so I felt like this was my knowledge support group. There events are wonderful as well.

I found TACA when my daugther was 5 years old She was non verbal, cried a lot , walked on tipy toes, spin her toys and herself, did not respond to her name, no eye contact ..etc. Her doctors said it was a severe case also that all her symptoms were associated with ASD and the only thing we could do was taking her to regular therapies for kids with these kind diagnosis. TACA provided me with so much education about her diagnosis I signed up for a mentor I found out that she had underlying medical issues that were treatable. I decided to go to the National Conferences in California I found so much HOPE education, inspiration and friendship from other parents that I decided to volunteer as a Mentor. Biomedical interventions help finding answers for my daughters path to recovery.. She started to be verbal when she was 7, She is very aware of her surroundings, she is not in pain anymore, she likes to make friends and enjoy their company. She is very happy. She is 10 now .We know we need to be prepared for puberty and all years to come but we are not scared like before , We are not alone. We have found TACA and will be forever GRATEFUL. Truly love TACA

Taca is the most comprehensive and useful autism source. Rather than just support groups it provides resources and answers and hope for families

TACA has changed our family's life in so many ways especially early in our sons diagnoses. When your child is diagnosed it can seem if everything is coming at you at once, and its one of the most overwhelming feelings you can experience. TACA helped make sense of it all and we never really felt alone. All I've ever wanted is to be able to see everything thing available for my son, and then we can decide what works best for us. TACA delivered that for our family. Whenever we have a family reach out to us who is early on in their journey we always ask them to start with TACA. This organization is truly making an impact in the autism community.

We absolutely love supporting TACA. From the coffee talks, 3 day conferences and journey guides, we know that by supporting TACA, they are able to help so many families facing the lifelong journey of autism including our own.

TACA is a wonderful organization that provides both support and education for parents of children with autism. I always look forward to the TACA Coffee House events here in Michigan. Thank you for all you do and to those who volunteer.

Long before I ever volunteered for TACA, I received help from TACA. It is overwhelming to have a child diagnosed with autism. There are so many things to learn. What drew me to TACA is that they provide real help with all areas pertaining to Autism. Diet, medical, school, therapies, etc. It was, and still is, the best way to get help from knowledgeable people who "get it."

One if the best group of people helping grass roots families in need. The community work with individual families and network they have created is nothing short of amazing.

Our company, IonCleanse by AMD, has worked with TACA for the past 5 years and we are honored to have such a strong relationship with such an incredible organization! From the leadership down to all of the volunteers, this organization exudes integrity, honesty, and compassion and is one of the best nonprofits I have ever known.

My restaurant group is HONORED to have TACA as the recipient of our donation for the VIP Event for every location opened in the past year. The support that TACA provides families living with autism is incredible in every way. As a restaurant focused on families and healthy eating, we make a SUPERB partnership and we look forward to continuing to support TACA with every new location, so that TACA can continue supporting families! Knowing that their work is so amazing, there is no better feeling than helping the team at TACA!!

The absolute best! Honestly can’t say enough amazing things about them and all they do!!������

TACA has been very helpful to my family with figuring out how to help my kids get the supports they need. The programs they offer provide a lot of valuable information for families to help with school/education support, medical support, family support, and events that allow our kids to just be kids and we all look out for each other. It's a families supporting other families. It's a great resource for parents who are struggling to get a handle on autism and how to help our kids function in the world.

TACA was there when I needed an emotional life raft. When you find out your child is ill, finding yourself amidst mothers and families who have been there is a huge blessing. These women lifted me up and helped me find my feet again. They love my children as their own. They host monthly coffee talks where we check in and help each other on the journey. I now volunteer with TACA to be that resting place for other mothers. It’s a wonderful, love driven nonprofit.

TACA has been a lifeline for me since I first stepped foot in a Coffee Talk. I received a free journey guide and began friendships that will last a lifetime! My son has made tremendous gains and now I volunteer to help others navigate life with autism.

TACA is an incredible organization offering families living with autism hope, information, and support! I am eternally grateful to have come across it over 10yrs ago! My 15yo son no longer qualifies for the diagnosis of Autism, and my 14yo has come incredibly far - because of the information and support I've gained from TACA. Forever thankful, and HOPEFUL

TACA is amazing. Everyone is so supportive, knowledgeable, and so committed to helping others. I've learned so much, and as a result I've been able to help my son in so many ways.

TACA is hope. A guide, to get started and for continuing to find the way. Having access to a parent also living this life is invaluable. My TACA mentor has been such a help to me over the years. She has given so much informational support, but also emotional support. Whether it’s been 2 days or several months, she always listens and jumps in with a good attitude and sound advice. I can’t count how many times I’ve said, ‘My TACA mentor says...’ Thank you TACA!

TACA is an amazing organizations with funds raised going directly to parents in form of education, events, and scholarships, unlike some of the other autism nonprofits. I love the conferences, monthly coffee talks, and the mentor program. TACA is truly autism parents serving other autism parents.

TACA has been an instrumental part of my son’s recovery. My mentor has been an amazing support for me. TACA has also enabled me to have a community of support from other moms that has been invaluable. I am so thankful for them.

While our autism families are wildly different, a lot of us have similar stories that have found TACA. Birds of a feather, as they say. TACA has been a beacon of light when I felt I was in darkness. It is an organization for my family that gives me options, solutions and most importantly HOPE! TACA really came into my life when I needed it the most. I am consistently impressed and INSPIRED by the parents I meet in coffee talks and in seminars. TACA is my tribe. ❤️������❤️ -Olga

TACA was the first organization that gave my family the guidance we needed after my son was diagnosed. I am now a volunteer for TACA. This organization is amazing! You’re never alone on this journey with TACA!

The Autism Community in Action is the most selfless, helpful, passionate, giving organization I've ever known. The great majority of their leaders are 100 percent volunteers, just trying to share what they've learned the hard way, to help others have an easier path and help all children thrive to their fullest potential! A very worthy and inspiring organization!

TACA has been an invaluable resource for our family in finding solutions and information for my child!

When my son was only 18 months old he already had early intervention therapy for speech, occupational, psychological and intensive behavior therapy. It was extremely overwhelming for me as a new parent. The criticism came from all sides- family, friends and strangers.
I felt defeated until I found TACA and other parents who not only understood my child’s behaviors, but guided me to the exact services and support he needed.

TACA helped my child blossom to the happy and social, pre-teen he is today. I am forever grateful for the resources and support we have had from TACA for the last 7 years.

TACA is a game changer! As parents with a 23 year old with ASD we were constantly searching for the latest in resources for our daughter. I attended a 3 day TACA national conference a few years ago and could not believe the amazing resources/studies right before my eyes. From that point on I joined my local TACA coffee talk group and have found such amazing support and information during our monthly gatherings. TACA is without a doubt the best national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families going through the ASD journey by providing resources and offering ongoing support.

TACA was there for me when my son was diagnosed with autism at age 2, I wish all parents knew about this amazing organization and all the amazing staff and volunteers that are available to help you navigate your child’s options. It is literally my dream that upon an ASD diagnosis, neurologists would hand parents TACA’s Journey Guide and let them know there’s hope and they’re not alone.

TACA has been my family since my daughter's diagnosis. All you have to do is ask and you have an amazing group of parents and professionals to help you figure out how to help your child. TACA is unique because they truly share the daily struggles, triumphs with you. On days that you are in tears they are there, on days you are elated with the progress your child has made they are there. Such a blessing.

TACA saved my son’s life!!! I cannot thank you enough for helping me bring my son back!! I ❤️❤️❤️❤️ TACA!!!

TACA has absolutely changed my whole family for the better. When my son was diagnosed with Autism, a friend told me that I had to go to a TACA meeting. Before that, I was lost and alone. Once I got there, I was lifted up by a community of other autism parents who could guide me with their "been there/done that" expertise that has made our journey so much easier. TACA gave me the resources and confidence to help my son deal with his medical issues and educational struggles. He is doing so much better and I owe it all to TACA!

I love how TACA has amazing resources to help inform and support families affected by Autism. The fact that they have a growing number of chapters throughout the US, means they are supporting these same families on the local community level!
I am a volunteer for TACA and I'm happy that I can help mentor families through the early stages of diagnosis and finding community and state resources that they NEED to help their child(ren). What a great benefit to the autism community!

Without TACA my son would probably not be alive. Literally. Families need groups like TACA to help them help their children. The guidance and support this group has provided over the years is immeasurable. Parent Mentors, grants, training, recommendations for providers. I could go on and on. The website is hands down the most comprehensive and informative place for autism that exists. I have been grateful for all TACA has done for my my family in the past 16 years.

Taca helped me during my time of need...a time when I felt alone and uneducated about my son's condition. It is a wonderful organization and it played a large role in leading us to recovery. I am so happy that I am now a volunteer mentor so I can work alongside this organization and their very important and life changing work.

TACA is an amazing organization that was helped my family and countless other families. When my son was little and going through intensive ABA, there was one Christmas when I realized that we didn't have enough money to buy my son's medicines, get him and toy and have a Christmas dinner. TACA adopted my family for the holiday and sent us 2 months worth of my son's meds, they sent toys, food and moral support - Basically they sent Christmas. I have never and will never forget that Christmas and what TACA did for us.

TACA is the reason our son went from non-verbal and severely delayed (over 50% across all areas) to a mainstreamed highly verbal elementary student. TACA is a group of people dedicated to helping other families find the resources and support they need to help their children affected by autism. The money goes to help families with everything from workshops, mentors, events, educational materials and professional advice. Most importantly it is a support network where you get not just the information you need, but a big hug from someone who REALLY understands. Sometimes, just knowing someone is there to answer your call and let you cry until you are done, is more valuable than anything else. But your mentor, won't let you drown in pity, they will also give you the kick in the pants to go back out there and fight. The people at TACA give you strength when you don't know if you can take another day.

What I love about TACA, (besides everything) is the community, love, and respect among the volunteers. Never have I seen such a great group of people who truly love each other, love what they do, and believe in what they do. They are truly a very devoted clan of families whose only mission is help other families with children diagnosed with autism.

TACA is where you find answers when no one knows how to help you, your child and your family.

I love being a volunteer for TACA and helping families because without TACA, my family--especially my son would not be where he is today. 6 years ago my son was non-verbal, have severe behaviors, eloped, and had extreme difficulty communicating. My TACA mentor (and a mother I adore and love to this day), helped me get the help and resources I needed to help my son. She introduced me to TACA and 5 years later I still enjoy volunteering and learning how I can further help my son and others. Autism is hard but my son works harder everyday and I will never give up hope for him. I love that once you find TACA, you are never alone..because it's true. I have made lifelong friends and truly amazing women who look up to and adore!! I love TACA!

TACA changed my life 16 years ago. When my son was diagnosed with autism I was devastated. When TACA Foind me they taught me how to
help my son it more importantly they taught me about HOPE

As a marriage and family therapist who works with families with special needs, I am continually referring families and individuals who need support to TACA. I am so grateful that TACA has so many resources available to families dealing with autism. The support and education and hope they provide to the autistic community is invaluable.

TACA changed our live, we were lost after my son ASD diagnosis 4 years ago, two months later I attended the first meeting of TACA Texas chapter and I got the best information ever, I got a plan and hope, it was eye opening, I was going to help my kid with better tools than just therapy. So far my son have been progressing everyday he came from being moderate on the spectrum to be able to start Kindergarten in General Education full time with minimum support. I have been volunteering for TACA for 3 years now and I think my passion is to help parents that are starting on this journey as I know the impact those TACA ladies made in our family and in my son's live. THANK YOU TACA

TACA was there to offer hope and I so appreciate that the website has so much information for easy access but the real lifeline is being able to have a mentor who has been through this all already and being able to be with other parents wanting to have action and steps to take to help their child to be the best that they can be.

Thank you, TACA, and I can't tell you how many people I have helped by sending them the link to your diet page.

As a professional who has provided services to families with autism for almost two decades, TACA has proven to be an amazing organization providing information, support and hope to those who need it. TACA empowers and educates families to provide their children with the best access to treatment, professionals, and community resources to improve their quality of life. New members know that they have a community of mentors, family, and friends who not only know what it is like to be in their shoes, but have paved the way for them. My clients and their families have gained and accessed invaluable information and connections through TACA and is the first place I recommend for them to start. From conferences, webinars, parent support meetings, coffee talks to the yearly family picnic, autism-friendly events, and community outreach, TACA has provided a place of support and information for thousands of families across the country.

TACA has been a source of comfort, friendship, and support for our family for years. The purpose of TACA is clear: real help for families living with autism. Few organizations stay true to their mission. TACA is the exception, and exemplifies what it means to be a compassionate community organization. - Jo Ashline

TACA is amazing. Truly the best resource for families with autism. I volunteer for TACA because TACA has helped my own family so much and I am honored to pay it forward and do whatever I can to contribute to this extraordinary organization. TACA provides more direct help to families with autism than any other autism organization. When you join TACA you don't just get help, resources, and support. You get a new family.

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is an AWESOME organization! They have changed my family's life tremondously. The BEST place we found for helping my child years ago and now I am a volunteer helping so many other families.

TACA has provided so much knowledge for me to learn how to best advocate for my son. Their workshops, website and free publication guides have helped with topics from bathroom issues to dealing with a teen. I am so thankful for all the resources and support that they provide.

TACA is the only place I would ever recommend to a family with a newly diagnosed child with autism.
The help and education that goes directly to families is astounding and truly helps shorten the "learning curve" for treatments and therapies.

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) has changed lives for many families I know, by changing outcomes for children with autism. I am a parent of a child with autism, and I was so impressed with the work that TACA does in the community that I am now a TACA donor and a contributor to the blog.

I don't have a child with autism, but I know many who do- I have been to many TACA events and know about the services they provide, and the true care they have for families affected by autism. A great resource for anyone who wants to know more about autism which is becoming all-too-common!

Free resources for every aspect of raising autistic children from knowledgeable staff. Access to top rated professionals regarding IDEA issues, medial information and family support. Scholarships for all activities that cost and plenty of free family fun. TACA has been a lifeline to me and my family!

TACA is an amazing organization. We started out as confused and upset parents, desperately needing guidance for our diagnosed children. Later, we attended events, and starting donating. Eventually, we've started our own software company to help children on the Autism spectrum, and are now a TACA sponsor. TACA people are THERE FOR YOU to help you get your services and programs on track, to get the best possible outcome for your child. There is so much love and care -- there is no other Autism charity like TACA.

To say that TACA is amazing is an understatement. They have helped our family with so much over the past 8 years since our son was first diagnosed with autism. The autism journey is very confusing and overwhelming, but TACA has taught us how to navigate through it all. With the help and guidance that they have given us, our family has learned how to advocate for our son to get him the services/treatments that he needs in order to be healthy and succeed in life - he is doing very well now thanks to them. Our family loves and appreciates TACA so much that we decided to become volunteers for them. They are a fantastic organization and we feel very fortunate to have found them.

TACA representatives always take the time to answer the questions of struggling parents. This year I attended my first TACA GA conference. I brought home so much helpful information and new ideas to implement for my 25 year old son with autism.

TACA saved us when our son was diagnosed with autism! Thanks to TACA, we found information and hope! Our son has come so far thanks to the help we found at TACA!

Thanks to TACA we got the help and support we so desperately needed for our family. Without them we wouldn't be where we are today. TACA helped us so much that now I volunteer helping other families just like mine.

I am a parent who's family has been positively changed because of Taca. From a very affordable or even scholarship conference education to the endless web pages of information on how to help my child. Taca offers free journey guides and webinars by some of the most knowledgeable doctors in the field. Most importantly, taca provided a parent mentor to help me navigate this unbelievably difficult path.

TACA is an incredible organization. The volunteers provide excellent information and also give a sense of community and belonging. Many parents come to TACA after having been shamed elsewhere for wanting to help their child(ren). I know, because I was one of those parents. TACA provided such helpful information to me, that when I was able to, I was excited and grateful to be able to help as a volunteer.

TACA is an amazing organization. I started with them as a parent looking for help for my son and going to their meetings, and now I'm honored to be a mentor to other parents. Lisa Ackerman is a saint and all the work she does is so appreciated to parents like me. Even though we've been on our autism journey for 12+ years, I still use the TACA website as a resource. It's designed well and has gobs and gobs of info!! I cannot speak more highly of TACA!!

Taca is like having a giant extended family with members that understand and help you along each step of your journey. They offer many amazing events each year, along with monthly meetings and coffee talks. The mentor program is also outstanding.
Taca is Not just for newly diagnosed families, but for any/all families living with autism. They really do go above and beyond... I love my TACA family... perhaps a little more than my blood family ;) #realhelprealfamily

TACA has been like life support to me and my family over the last 8 years on this Autism Journey. I have gained tremendous knowledge and made amazing friendships. Having the support from someone that has walked in my shoes has been amazing. Thank you to everyone at TACAnow

TACA has helped thousands of families, and when you think Autism help, the community thinks of TACA. When my child was diagnosed at 2.5 (in 2002), and doing research on how my family can get help, I just kept reading so many parents talking about how TACA directly helps families through so many volunteers. This is the organization that can help guide a family through most everything they need (medical resources, advocacy, school, therapies, etc). The most giving and caring group I have met. My family would be lost without the TACA people we have met.

I volunteer for TACA because it's the one autism organization that focuses on families and supports families wherever they are in their autism journey. As a volunteer I am able to share our experience to help other families through a very steep learning curve, and in the process I get to continue learning from an amazing community of parents and professionals who share my passion for helping our kids achieve their best quality of life possible.

I started volunteering for TACA 8 years ago. TACA is the smartest, most dedicated autism organization there is, helping parents find resources, learn advocacy skills and supporting families to get their kids healthy and achieve their true potential.

I am so grateful for TACA. There are very few autism organizations that actually provide real help and family support. My family has personally received mentorship, medical grants, camp scholarships, and more. The meetings provide not only invaluable information from professionals, the support from the other parents and TACA volunteers is unsurpassed. Autism is so lonely and I've made amazing friends through TACA. I am now an active TACA volunteer and parent mentor, but I get so much more than I could ever give back.

We found TACA through another autism mom. What a blessing! I spent my days taking my child to various therapies and my nights researching diet, biomedical intervention etc. The hours spent on the internet took time away from my family. TACA has the research right at your fingertips on their website. You also realize that you are not alone in the journey. The best advice I've received in our autism journey was from other TACA moms who paved the way before us. I'm especially proud that 95% of what TACA offers to families is free! I am eternally grateful to TACA.

TACA is the perfect example of how every nonprofit should operate. 95% of monies go directly into programs and support that help families dealing with autism. I used to give to Autism Speaks but stopped when I learned how much money is wasted on administrative expenses and sickened to learn how little Autism Speaks actually uses their funds to help those living with autism today.
If you want to make a difference, this is the nonprofit for you. These dedicated individuals (mostly volunteer) are changing lives.

Not just a TACA client, also a volunteer. When I found TACA, my life was made so much easier by connecting with other families that had been through what my family was experiencing with Autism. I've been involved with TACA as a volunteer since 2009 and could not be prouder of this Autism organization that supports so many families across the country on a shoestring budget. The services and education they offer to families is priceless and thanks to TACA many children are finding health and reaching their full potential!

I am a client served first, then went on to be a volunteer. can't say enough about this organization. gave me hope when I was at my lowest. I have 5 children and 2 of them have autism. The information, support and friendship TACA has given me over the years is priceless, and has been life saving/changing!
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!

I have been involved with TACA since my son was diagnosed in 2004. Over the last ten years, TACA has provided me so much in education, support, and most importantly, hope. I have attended conferences, meetings, and coffee talks. Eventually, I became a mentor to help other parents. I'm writing this review as a client served because I feel that TACA has given me so much more than I could ever pay back by volunteering.

I have been involved with TACA for a few years now. I can't state enough how instrumental TACA has been in helping me and my two children with autism. They have support groups in the form of coffee chats, they provide FREE literature, books, monthly meetings and an awesome lending library that parents can utilize and its all free of charge which really helps a lot when I spend so much money on therapies and food, vitamins having access to free materials is a godsend. They have events and so much more that brings the community together to help typical families who are not touched directly with autism understand families that are in many different ways. I can honestly say I am less stress and my two children with autism have come far and its all because TACA has been there for us the last few years.

I have been touched by TACA when my son was diagnosed 5 years ago. It was the only website that gave me real information, resources and answers when I felt alone, lost and with not help at all.
We are very lucky now to have a Taca Chapter in our own town and I am a proud active volunteer. TACA is a group of families helping other families in same situations, a blessing! Volunteering for TACA is a gift. I can not thank TACA enough for what it does for so many families in daily basis.

TACA does amazing work to connect families at all parts of their journeys through autism to the help that they need, whether it is another parent through their mentoring program or finding health practitioners, for example. Navigating services, therapies and treatments can be overwhelming. TACA really helps break it down for the family. Having these connections really speeds up the time the child gets the diagnosis to the time they find help. I can't say enough good things about this organization. I don't know where our family would be today without the help of TACA.

When my son was diagnosed I was extremly overwhelmed and confused by all of the information available. I didn't know what to do to help my child or where to start. TACA provided me with clear information and help from other parents to guide me on this journey. The help has been life changing for my whole family! We are all extremly grateful for all TACA does!

TACA fills a huge void in the autism community. It is about families helping other families. I have been honored to have been helped by TACA- by way of their tremendous information and support network. Now I volunteer to offer other families these gifts. TACA has a terrific mission and is run seamlessly as a nonprofit.

TACA is families with autism helping families with autism and other special needs. As a client served, TACA helped me and my family get oriented to find help for my son. When we got the diagnosis, I felt so overwhelmed and TACA mentors helped me focus and find the right providers for my son. Now as a volunteer (chapter coordinator and parent mentor), I share our experience with other families to give them that same kind of guidance. Autism is such a complex disorder, and parents have a steep learning curve, so I feel so fortunate to have found TACA! My son has dome remarkably well (he has lost the diagnosis of autism), and he also is proud to be a part of this great org that helps so many families.
What is unique about TACA is that we (the volunteers) understand what parents need because we've lived with autism. We taylor our help to what a family needs from understanding the diagnosis and advocating for the right therapies and school placement to finding an experienced medical doctor who understands the many common medical issues that our kids suffer including gastrointestinal disorders, nutritional deficiencies and seizures.

TACA is a wonderful organization that serves families of kids with special needs. This caring group provides a great parent mentoring program, and a first class website filled with resources for parents. Highly recommend! And gives those of us who have benefited from such assistance a chance to pay it forward as volunteers to help newer parents navigate similar journies.

There is no other organization like TACA for families with kids with autism. They have so much information out there and mentors that are beyond helpful in this journey. They hold monthly meetings and coffee talks in my area and all the mothers are so incredibly nice.

Their website and resources online are impeccable. They have webinars often and will do anything to help if you ask.

We are so fortunate to have found TACA for our family. TACA is an amazing support for families affected by autism. TACA provides parent support meetings, grants, education, and community outreach, just to name a few things. Thank you, TACA!!

Talk About Curing Autism is a great organization with so much to over so many.

I went to my first a TACA coffee talk one year ago and the information shared by other parents and the information provided during the Real Help Now conference will help save my son.

TACA is an amazing organization. People not only find help but long term friendship and amazing support. People are very committed in helping families and understand the 'immediate' help we parents need. If it is an email, chat or attending meetings I've always found an answer to my questions. Without TACA and their people my boy wouldn't be making the amazing progress he is.

I have met a variety of families over the past decade who have been helped tremendously. There are a variety of issues that parents have to deal with, including making hard decisions, and TACA is unparalleled when it comes to helping everyone who is newly diagnosed to those who have lived with autism for a time.

There is help for EVERYONE!!

Melina Byrne

This organization helped me learn how to bring my son back from autism. I am forever grateful and could not have found the answers without them. Every day I thank my lucky stars they are around and think of all the countless others they have helped.

TACA and it's resources are the reason I was confident enough to put my son on GFCF diet; arguably the reason he is happy and pain-free today! Thank you TACA for this and the million other ways you support me in his recovery from autism.

Never have I seen an organization so committed to helping families with children with autism. Their website alone is so full of incredible information! It's one stop shopping! I am so devoted to being part of this organization; they do such good work!

Great organization. I have been help so many times by TACAs website and events. Highly recommend to anyone on the autism journey. Not only for parents, but anyone wanting information on autism.

As a parent of twins with autism TACA has become my lifeline! HOPE becomes a verb with the insight I gain from TACA, plus I no longer feel alone as they are families who understand my struggles. My wish is that every family affected by autism will find TACA, my children are so much healthier thanks to their resources and guidance! Lisa Ackerman is my hero ❤️

I can't even begin to put into words everything that TACA means to our family. At a time where all hope was lost in receiving my son's diagnosis of the dreaded "a" word everything seemed hopeless until we found TACA. TACA has connected us to a wealth of resources, information, people and best of all hope. Autism is just the beginning of a new journey and TACA welcomed us in with a warm smile and held our hand to help us get going. I'm extremely thankful and glad for all that TACA is, does and continues to do everyday for our community.

Taca is by far the best autism non profit for biomedical and all things autism. Very comprehensive organization

TACA has been the place that parents of newly diagnosed kids with autism have come for hope for years. I am honored to be a volunteer and help parents find their way on the path to recovery for their kids. As I watch my own daughter with autism grow and heal, I am inspired to help others do the same. Thank you TACA for being the light at the end of a very dark tunnel. I love you!!

TACA has extraordinary reach in the autism community, they have built and maintain a huge data set of proven resources and tools for getting newly diagnosed families with autism up and running quickly and support for families in all walks of life, all stages of grief and functioning. I like to think of TACA as a helping hand, a friend when you need one a sounding board when you need one, a shoulder to cry on, and concerned mentor that will help you so that you can help yourself and in turn help others. I'm proud to be a TACA mentor and grateful that they've got my back,

TACA has been a tremendous beacon of HOPE! The support and guidance this organization provides families goes far beyond what I initially expected. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE TACA!

I am impressed with Lisa Ackerman, director of TACA and with the volunteers I met at the head office. They are focused and well organized. It's all about helping parents on the ground, on a day to day basis. I attended one of their conferences and spoke to parents there who were so grateful for the support they are getting. It's really amazing how much they are doing on a small budget.

I was referred to TACA in 2009 right after my son got diagnosed with autism, he was not even three. If I had not found TACA my son would not have the services and therapies that he needs and I would be living an isolated life unable to access the community. I have learned so much about what services are in CA, IEP's, legal, bio-med, health, advocacy etc. I now volunteer my time at TACA to help families navigate this road we are all on together. Families affected by autism helping other families. Once you find TACA you are NEVER alone.

I've been both a TACA Client (5 years) and a TACA Volunteer for 3 years. This organization changed my life. I'm so grateful to have a TACA chapter near me and I get so much out of volunteering and helping others too.

Excellent, responsive, caring and professionally run organization. Provides fantastic support to members.

I love TACA! The services they offer to families are amazing. I received a camp scholarship that I was unable to use for my son, and they just held it for me until the next year. TACA is available to families 24/7 and the parent advice/information is unsurpassed. TACA has helped so many families!

TACA helped me to find the answers to help my son with autism at a crucial time. That was 12 years ago and today my son is 14, fully recovered from autism, destined to create a future of his choosing. None of that would have happened if not for the information I received through TACA. That is why even after he was declared recovered I continued with TACA as a volunteer mentor, and now Coordinator for the Massachusetts chapter. It's all about helping the next parent to find the answer for their child too.

TACA has been essential in my family's life since our son was diagnosed with autism six years ago. They have been supportive by providing many avenues to access education in a wide variety of topics (biomedical, legal, school district, financial assistance). Just as importantly TACA, has provided much needed emotional support. I have been a TACA Mentor for about three years and TACA has helped me help many people via continuing education. Now I am helping with TACA Connecticut and we are helping even more families every day. Without TACA, I would not be the advocate for my child that I am today.

The diet and treatment were key to my daughter's recovery - TACA's website had all the information I could ask for to guide us along our journey. I printed out packets of information from the website and carried it with me everywhere I went. We are forever grateful !!

TACA is an incredible asset to families living with autism in Hawaii! Hawaii is one of the most isolated spots on the planet. TACA connects us with the cutting edge physicians treating autism in the country. These physicians are featured in blogs and webinars. But sometimes TACA actually gets them to visit and provide a live lecture. And through TACA's influence, a few of them end up getting medical licenses in Hawaii so they can help our families even more!

Our family has been living with and treating autism for 10 years. We found TACA after being on the journey for 2 1/2 years and it was a significant turning point for our son and our entire family. The information shared by the Parent Mentor Program with training as well as being served by the program was instrumental in getting where we are today. The Chapters Program took us from being a family helped by TACA to being a family helping other families through TACA. Attending TACA Events, Coffee Talks and TACA Meetings is something we look forward to.

How will TACA use your donation? Your donation may help fund a medical scholarship for a needy family with a child with ASD, or pay to print or ship more of their AMAZING journey guide books which are GIVEN to families brand new to the world of autism. Your donation may be used to train TACA's cadre of parent-mentors and update the INCREDIBLE website (www.tacanow.org) with the latest information about navigating food reactions, medical treatment, public school assistance, or insurance benefits. Your donation may support one of the TACA REAL HELP NOW conferences held at major cities each year in the US, where cutting-edge medical and legal specialists speak in an open forum to parents, providing LIFE-CHANGING practical information for them to change the outcome of their child's condition now.

How do I know? Because I've been there. My daughter was diagnosed with Aspergers at 7 in late 2010. My wife and I immediately read all the books in our library's ASD section, but none offered any practical advice or real hope. Local ASD support-group meetings were depressing and speakers used educational lingo that made my head spin. A friend mentioned TACA and TACA immediately became a springboard that launched us in a positive direction.

The best part is the amazing community that TACA provides to all who are affected by ASD. The backbone of TACA is the understanding that REAL Medical HELP is available to all children on the spectrum within communities across the globe. Local moms and dads who have navigated the medical, educational, legal, and insurance fields mentor other local moms and dads new to autism. Sometimes, we just need someone to talk to. Someone who gets it. Lucky for us, TACA is there, and TACA definitely gets it!

TACA is a wonderful organization giving hope to families with autism. I am honored to be a mentor for them. When I first started recovering my son from autism 5 years ago I was told to get the TACA Journey Guide by a friend, and it was the best advice I ever got. He has made huge gains in the last 5 years and I thank TACA for helping me get started!

When our son was diagnosed with autism, we knew nothing about it, and the only resource we could find was the internet. We found TACA's website to be an incredible support tool, both in inspiring us when we were overwhelmed and depressed; and in providing us basic guidelines on dietary improvements, therapies, school inclusion techniques. TACA gave us hope and a plan, and we have seen such a difference in our child over the past few years. Now I mentor other parents for TACA to share our families' experiences.

When our family walked into autism 9.5 years ago Talk About Curing Autism Now was the only organization out there offering HELP and HOPE. As we have continued on this journey they continue. Our child is not recovered but he is a completely different child and keeps getting better and better thanks to the time, research and devotion that TACA does for it members.

I also love that my wife is able to volunteer and give back through TACA, it is important that new parents always have this support and resources.

I've had the privilege of serving on the TACA Board for more than 4 years now. After my son was diagnosed with Autism 11 years ago, TACA was the one place I could find straight forward information and resources. As a marketing executive, I've been involved with many different charities and TACA continues to amaze me on what they are able to do with limited resources. Given some additional support, this could be one of the most impactful non-profits of our times.

My first encounter with TACA was in 2006 at a TACA Medical Breakthroughs Conference for parents. I am an attorney and was a vendor at the conference. Parents at that conference asked questions directly to nationally recognized physicians specializing in the care of children with Autism. This direct access was almost unheard of in 2006. I watched amazed as all the speakers were surrounded by parents with questions as they tried to exit the conference. For many parents, for the first time, they were getting information about how to care for their child in real time from doctors and other professionals who had answers. As a result, TACA immediately impressed me as a non-profit that was different: TACA wasn't about feel-good walks or distributing pamphlets to raise community awareness: TACA provided then and continues to provide today REAL HELP NOW for families who have a child with Autism through one-on-one parent mentors, medical and legal conferences, resource guides and nine other critical programs. It was my pleasure in 2012 to be asked to join the TACA Board of Directors to help guide this outstanding and much-needed organization that continues to give real help to an ever-growing number of families who have a child with Autism.

I am a pediatrician and have been helping families with autism negotiate the confusing world of treatment options for over 10 years now. I am privileged to work in the same area where TACA first got its start, and was at one of the very first physician information meetings. Since that time, I have referred hundreds of families to TACA. There's nothing like an experienced TACA mentor parent to help guide a newly-diagnosed family through the maze of therapies and local school services. I can concentrate on the medical side of autism therapy, and put my patients in the very capable hands of TACA to guide them through everything else. From marriage counseling to legal information, from dietary and nutrional advice to playdates and coffee-talk gatherings, from social events and carnivals to medical conferences, TACA offers hands-on support through local chapters nationwide. TACA is, without exception, the most effective support group for families with autism and I will continue to work closely with them and refers all my patients to them for years to come.

I cannot put into words what a blessing TACA has been to our family. Like many families affected by autism, when our son was diagnosed we were devastated and overwhelmed. We felt incredibly alone and had little to no guidance on what, if anything, we could do to help him. Thank God we found TACA, as it provided us with a lifeline of hope. With the knowledge and support of others who were walking similar journeys, we were able to seek financial support, and find resources and therapies that would help put our son on the path to recovery. As a volunteer for TACA, I can only hope our family can help other struggling families as much as TACA has helped us.

Having a child diagnosed with autism is an overwhelming thing. I know; it happened to me in 1998. Suddenly I needed to know about diets, therapies, special education law and more. It was more than overwhelming. For years when I could not leave the house and get to meetings because my child with autism was so sick, I used the TACA website as a valued source of up to date information on autism and the available treatments. Information truly is power, and it is key to helping parents make the best decisions possible for their child's treatment. In 2008 I began volunteering for TACA as a Chapter Coordinator in Illinois. TACA educates, empowers and supports families through a variety of programs, including monthly meetings that include educational speakers, informal coffee talks where parents can help and support each other on a regular basis, and a parent mentor program that matches new parent up with a seasoned, experienced parent who can help them navigate the autism journey. Every new family that attends a TACA event receives a free 300+ page book called "The Autism Journey Guide." It includes everything I wish someone had told me when my son was diagnosed. It's a fantastic resource. The TACA website is absolutely loaded with information and includes live chat so that parents can get help in the moment they need it. I love TACA. I believe in what we do. My time is precious. I would not volunteer my time for any other autism organization. TACA helps the families of children with autism in real and very meaningful ways every day. I am proud to volunteer for TACA. I know we make a difference in the lives of families of children with autism. And being an autism mom, there is no cause closer to my heart.

I joined TACA couple of months ago as a volunteer. It feels wonderful to be in the community of parents who are on the same journey, to feel support and to share the experience. TACA is great!

In this age of uncertainty in autism, while some are searching for a cause, and even more are scrambling to re-train the symptoms, it is priceless to have an organization that so bravely and unabashedly shows us how to actually repair our brain-injured children, all the while helping us appreciate them for the little wonders they are. It is why I have donated both money and time to the organization that is HELPING families affected by autism navigate through ALL the situations they are struggling with, whether it be financial, emotional or physical. TACA treats the whole child, heals the complete family and enlightens the entire the world. Thank you TACA!

I was introduced to TACA 7 years ago when I attended a "new parents of" one-day workshop. I have relied on TACA and their network for guidance every since. The organization has heart and knows how to operate in the most fiscally responsible way possible. I am eternally grateful to the organization and everyone involved with TACA.

As a scientist, clinician and author of book for parents and the general public called THE AUTISM REVOLUTION: Whole Body Strategies for Making Life All It Can Be (Harvard Health Publications/Random House) that explains the science behind practical, low-risk intervention strategies, I have thought long and hard about how best to address autism under the present circumstances, and it is my considered opinion that TACA cuts to the heart of the matter by offering parent-to-parent mentoring that can help parents find and actually implement thoughtful approaches for their own children. Autism has been called an enigma, a puzzle, a tragedy, a catastrophe and more. There is no broad consensus on its causes or cures. Yet many practical things can be done with knowledge we have right now. I hope the day comes soon when these approaches become part of a more concerted public health program to optimize the health and function of at risk and vulnerable children now. TACA is a model for making real, practical progress in the trenches in complicated chronic and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Over 10 years ago, the word Autism came in to my vocabulary....and 6 years ago it came in to my HEART!! 6 years ago I was introduced to TACA through a friend that needed some help on planning a event for Autism Awareness...and since I help plan events for my job - I jumped at the chance to have some fun. Never in a milion years would I imagine the LOVE and appreciation I would receive ..... during the past 6 years of participating in several more events with TACA - and including my family to 'help out' by shlepping cases of drinks, setting up tables, walking horses for little kids that have never even been around horses, setting up auction items, on and on ..... never would I have imagined the amount of respect TACA treats it's volounteers. The entire TACA Team treats everyone with kindness and love. And thru this wonderful TACA team my children and family have learned so much about working hard by volunteering, as well as tolerance and respect for ALL people and the best of all .....simple human kindess.

I have been so fortunate the past 6 years now to have TACA in my life. I was introduced to the founders of TACA, Lisa & Glen Ackerman, back in 2006 as Buchanan Children's Charities was created, and we were looking for entrepreneurial organizations that would have a meaningful impact on children. TACA truly has the dedication to provide not only the children affected with autism, but also the families with the strength, connection to the community, and getting the needed help from professionals. I myself, don't have a family member that is autistic, but have recommended many friends. Now serving as an ambassador for TACA, it is so nice to see such passion & drive in this organization. The community needs more organizations like TACA so that people can connect, share stories, and most important know that there are resources available.

In my role with Community Relations at Oakley, Inc. I have had the privilege of working with TACA for several years now. Initially, we worked with them in an employee engagement capacity. Our employees always loved volunteering with their organization and came back raving about the experience. TACA runs such impactful programs and provides much needed navigation services for families facing autism. They work with such compassion and expertise and have a truely essential impact on the community. The stories of those whose lives have been changed by TACA are countless. If I ever have a child with autism, I will be so glad to know that I can count on TACA. About a year and a half ago, Oakley launched a product collection with proceeds going to TACA. We did this because we felt we were in a unique position to raise awareness of this disease that affects 1 in 91 children. Our employees and athletes were very passionate and we wanted to step up and make a bigger impact. It's been great to see how our support has encouraged others to give and get involved!