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This guide is based on our experiences with other TACA families, paraprofessionals, and considers some “best practices” and forward thinking, alternative ideas for treating autism both biomedically and via traditional therapies. Originally this guide started out with 25 copied pages of articles, resources and baseline information and has grown into the guide it is today. It continues to be a work in progress and information is constantly changing and items being added to this document.
The goal of this nearly 300-page guide is to provide you the parent with information, research, and parent input on where to start, what works for other families like yours, and important next steps on treating autism with the intent of recovering your child. While not all children who follow these steps recover from autism--many greatly improve their condition.
How Can You Get the Families with Autism Journey Guide?
• Come to a TACA meeting
• Attend a New Parent Seminar
• Buy online
Three Options for Buying the Guide
1. Guide only
2. Guide plus DVD of New Parent Seminar
3. DVD of New Parent Seminar only
About the DVD
This seminar was filmed with a live audience of new parents on the autism journey. The presenters are parents who have “been there, done that.”
Autism Journey Guide's Table of Contents
WHO IS TACA?
Introduction
Our Mission
Meeting Locations
What TACA Has Accomplished for Families
How Can You Help TACA Families?
Signal for Support
Awareness Bubbles
WHAT’S IN A DIAGNOSIS?
Autism Diagnosis Criteria–DSM-IV
Autism–What Is It?
Latest Autism Statistics
Evidence of Harm Statistics
Independent Assessments
SURVIVING THE FIRST YEAR
First Year Overview
New Parent Quick Start
Sample Child Check List
WHO PAYS FOR WHAT?
Who Pays Overview
Grants, Foundations & Low-Interest Loans
Health Insurance Reimbursement
Health Insurance Law–AB 88
TRADITIONAL THERAPIES
Overview of Traditional Therapies
How to Start In-home Therapy
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Generic Therapist Agreement
PECS
Are Babying Your Special Needs Baby?
SCHOOL STRATEGIES
Inclusion
Socialization & School Integration Ideas
Socialization & Games Children Play
What to Do During the Summer Months?
The School Shadow
DIETARY INTERVENTION
Welcome to GFCF
Gluten-free/Casein-free Diet
GFCF Dietary Intervention–The Basics
Going GFCF in 10 Weeks
Recipes & Cooking Ideas
Rotation Diets–A Primer
Phenols, Salicylates, Dyes & Additives
Going Organic
Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)
Food Allergy Testing
Diet Infringement or Infraction
GFCF Shopping List
GFCF Food Ideas
Protein Sources
Sample Daily Log
GFCF Restaurants
GFCF Info for Teachers & Aides
GFCF School Supplies
School-Provided GFCF Meals?
Picky Kids, Eating & Autism
Just Because It Is GFCF...
BIOMEDICAL INTERVENTION
Biomedical Overview
Medical Testing & Treatment
The Poop Page
Seizures: What You Should Know
Methylcobalamin B-12
Methyl B-12: Parent Findings & Tips
Why Are DAN! Doctors So Expensive?
Detoxification & Glutathione
Chelation, Vaccines & Autism
DAN! Vaccination Guidelines
What Is It?
Giving Supplements
Supplement Overview
Which Supplements for Which Symptoms?
Auditory Processing
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Parent Ratings of Biomed Interventions
AAP Standards of Care for Autism
YOUR CHILD’S RIGHTS
Legal Overview
FAPE for the Child with Autism
IEP Checklist
GETTING ORGANIZED
Organization & Planning 101
The Art of Managing Professionals
APPENDIX
Recommended Reading
How TACA Helps Families
› Adopt a Family Recap
› Family Scholarship Program
› AutismCares Family Support Awards
› Parent-to-Parent Mentoring
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