October 20-22, 2023
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
in partnership with
tickets
In-Person Ticket*
$
Recorded Digital Access*
$
*Please note that ticket features and benefits are subject to change.
Please note: TACA never sells our member list.
Join hundreds of parents and professionals to learn the latest in research, treatment options, and therapy for individuals with autism. Whether your child is recently diagnosed or has years of experience, you will walk away from the conference with a plan for the next steps in your autism journey.
featuring
4 TRACKS
With informative lectures, our incredible line-up of experts will cover all stages and aspects of the autism journey, including:
Gain new information, strategies, and resources to help maximize your child’s potential and improve their quality of life at the conference.
in-person advantages
At the conference, you will receive a conference swag bag as well as access to all exhibitors who could help you in your autism journey. You’ll also receive special conference promotions and discounts from sponsors and exhibitors. In between sessions, enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks.
take action sessions
and panels
TACA’s support team and autism professionals will help you put the information you learned into action during these interactive sessions. You will walk away equipped with knowledge and empowerment.
connect & get support
During TACA’s conference, you will have increased opportunities to connect and get direct support from autism experts, TACA Mentors, conference sponsors and vendors, and other families from across the nation.
taca connect
In addition to all of the live in-person events, TACA Connect will be available to all attendees. You will have access to all lecture slides, speaker information, abstracts, downloadable content, and the conference game through the TACA Connect Mobile App (iPhone and Android) or via web browser on your computer.
recording extended access
You will have access to all recorded conference lectures starting November 13th until January 31st. Closed captions will be available in over 30 languages.
special thanks to
our sponsors & exhibitors
Title Sponsors
Sponsors
Exhibitors
meet the experts
schedule
| 7:00AM - 8:00AM | Registration and Vendor Viewing | |||
| HOPE ROOM 1 | BELIEVE ROOM 2 | ACHIEVE ROOM 3 | SUCCEED ROOM 4 | |
| 8:00AM - 8:55AM | Conference Welcome with Lisa Ackerman | |||
| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | PANS/PANDAS with Lindsey Wells, ND, FMAPS | Cerebral Folate Deficiency, B12 Deficiency and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism with Brian Hauser, MD, MAPS, AAFP | Presuming Competence in Spellers: How to Do It, How to Teach It with Dawnmarie Gaivin, AT-ACP, Spellers Method | Therapeutic Education for Neuro Diversity/Autism with Erin Schirm |
| 10:00AM - 10:45AM | Break and Vendor Viewing | |||
| 10:45AM - 11:45AM | The Impact of Detoxification on Accelerating Recovery with Sonia McGowin, DC | Gut On Fire: The Role of SIBO and Dysbiosis in Developmental Disorders with Julie Logan, DC | Parent to Parent: 8 Keys to Success with Shannon Penrod | Essential Issues Regarding Executive Functioning in Persons with ASD and Implications for Independence and Employment with Mary Joann Lang, Ph.D., R.N., A.B.P.N., B.C.B.A.-D |
| 11:45AM - 1:00PM | Cash/Carry Lunch Discounted rates for conference attendees at the Hilton Orange County Hotel |
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| 12:30PM - 1:15PM | Lunch and Learn - Why Does My Child Have Autism? Genetics and Stealth Infections with Jared Skowron, ND and Erica Smith, ND |
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| 1:30PM - 2:25PM | Polyvagaling Autism with Drew Rubin, BS, DC, CCSP, DACCP | The Maternal Immune System and Autism with Judy Van de Water, PhD | Moving Minds and Bodies: Next Level Perspectives on Intentional Movement and Rhythm in Autism with Michele Rooney, MS, PT and Cami Smith, MT-BC | Living Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Conservatorship and ABLE Act Accounts- Planning to Protect Your Children with Elizabeth McCoy, Esq |
| 2:30PM - 3:25PM | Cannabinoids, Bile Flow, and Binders for Successful Detoxification in Autism with Chris Shade, PhD | Balancing the Psychobiome for Optimal Mental Health with Anju Usman Singh, MD | Obtaining Services and Accomadations in the School System with Damian Fragoso, Esq | Developing a Social Plan for Your Loved One with Autism with Jeremy and Ilana Hamburgh |
| 3:30PM - 4:00PM | Break and Vendor Viewing | |||
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | The Role of Histamine in Childhood Neurodevelopment with Erica Peirson, ND | The Mitochondrial Nexus and Autism with Robert Naviaux, MD | Brain Tools To Build Executive Function in Elementary and Middle School Students with Sarah Kesty, MA, BCASE | The Walk with Joaquin: Journey to Inclusion with Diana Pastora Carson, MEd |
| 6:30PM - 8:00PM | A Night of Hope | |||
| 7:00AM - 8:00AM | Registration and Vendor Viewing | |||
| HOPE ROOM 1 | BELIEVE ROOM 2 | ACHIEVE ROOM 3 | SUCCEED ROOM 4 | |
| 8:00AM - 8:55AM | Take Action Session on Medical with Julie Buckley, MD, Jared Skowron, ND | |||
| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Optimizing the Gut Microbiome with Devin Houston, PhD | Introduction to the Leading Cause of Autism and its Treatment and Prevention with William Shaw, PhD | Filling your Behavior Toolbox- Ways to Manage Challenging Behaviors with Holland Hothan MS, BCBA and Kristina Wroten, MA, BCBA | Autism Outreach and Advocacy in the Community with James Williams |
| 10:00AM - 10:30AM | Break and Vendor Viewing | |||
| 10:30AM - 11:45AM | Dr Temple Grandin's Keynote Presentation | |||
| 11:45AM - 1:00PM | Meet and Greet Dr Temple Grandin | |||
| 11:45AM - 1:00PM | Cash/Carry Lunch Discounted rates for conference attendees at the Hilton Orange County Hotel |
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| 12:45PM - 1:30PM | Lunch and Learn - Detoxification with Terri Hirning from IonCleanse by AMD |
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| 1:30PM - 2:25PM | Hormones in All Kids: Thyroid, Testosterone, Estrogen, and Cortisol - The KEY to Good Behavior! with Jared Skowron, ND | Ferroptosis: A New Contributing Factor in Autism with Bob Miller, CTN | Building Attention with Rebecca Jackson, DC | Igniting Change: An Innovative Approach to building Scalable & Sustainable Businesses with Aarti Sahgal |
| 2:30PM - 3:25PM | Understanding Lab Tests and What They Mean For Your Child with Darin Ingels, ND | Trends in Autism Research: New Findings with Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAFP | Take Action Session on Therapies with Rebecca Jackson, and Vanessa Surprise | With Support and Without the Court with Darlene Hanson MA-SLP and Tim Jin |
| 3:30PM - 4:00PM | Break and Vendor Viewing | |||
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Hyperbaric Oxygen Effects on Stem Cell Proliferation and Mitochondrial Dysfunction. Critical Improvements in Brain Inflammation in Autism with Barry Smeltzer MPAS, PA-C FAAEM | Cannabis and Autism with Sherry Yafai , MD | ReFraming Failure: Tools to Develop Resilience with Amy Radochonksi | Take Action Session on Adulthood with Michelle Delrosario, Jeremy Hamburgh, Aarti Sahgal and Jill Zaukus |
| 6:30PM - 8:00PM | Physican Panel with Anju Usman Singh, MD, FAAFP, ABIHM, FMAPS, Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAFP, Darin Ingels, ND and Erica Peirson, ND |
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| HOPE ROOM 1 | BELIEVE ROOM 2 | ACHIEVE ROOM 3 | |
| 8:00AM - 8:55AM | Registration and Vendor Viewing | ||
| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | How Glutamate (MSG) Increases Inflammation with Katherine Reid, PhD | Treatable Medical Conditions in ASD That May Contribute to Symptoms of Anxiety, OCD, and Aggression with Lanier Rossignol FNP | How To Be a Better Advocate with Matthew Storey, Esq |
| 10:00AM - 10:30AM | Break and Vendor Viewing | ||
| 10:30AM - 11:25AM | Treating Mold Illness in Children with ASD with Katie Dahlgren, ND | Puberty in Autism- Surviving and Thriving with Julie A Buckley MD | Using AAC To Develop Your Speech with Darlene Hanson, MA -SLP |
| 11:30AM - 12:30PM | Using Immunotherapy to Heal Your Child with Jessica Tran, ND | Strength-Based IEPs for Autistic Students with Crystal Sanford, MEd, MA, CCC-SLP | Take Action Session on Legal with Damian Fragoso, Esq |
| 12:30PM - 1:00PM | TACA's Take Home Tips with Lisa Ackerman |
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Hilton Orange County
Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-540-7000