Meet Our Keynote Speakers
David Isaacman
Dani Bowman
Steve Spitz
the cast of Netflix's
Love on the Spectrum
The TACA National Autism Conference is a premier event that unites families, professionals, and vendors to share the latest advancements in autism research, advocacy, and treatment options. This three-day conference is dedicated to providing essential support, education, and a sense of community to all those affected by autism.
why attend this conference?
- Education: Acquire in-depth knowledge from leading experts in autism research, treatment, and advocacy.
- Sense of Community: Engage with a supportive community where families can share experiences, and resources to mutually support one another.
- Empowerment: Learn practical strategies and tools to enhance support for individuals with autism and their families.
- Inspiration: Draw inspiration from success stories, breakthroughs, and innovative approaches within the field of autism.
who should attend?
This conference is a must-attend event for:
- Families of individuals with autism
- Professionals
- Educators
- Advocates dedicated to making a positive impact in the autism community
when is this conference?
Friday, October 18th through
Sunday, October 20th, 2024
We are excited to announce a new format for the TACA National Autism Conference 2024! This year, the conference will begin with a half-day session on Friday afternoon, followed by full-day sessions on both Saturday and Sunday.
are you a california regional center client?
If your child is a client of the California Regional Center, you may qualify for coverage of the REGISTRATION FEE for the 2024 National TACA Autism Conference! Let your case worker know that TACA is vendored with multiple Regional Centers. Have them contact the TACA office to facilitate your registration process.
tickets
We provide two ticket options for the TACA National Autism Conference: an in-person ticket for live engagement, or access to conference recordings for viewing at your convenience.
In-Person
Ticket*
$
Conference Recordings
Ticket*
$
*Please note that ticket features and benefits are subject to change. Also, we are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell our attendee list.
We're excited to offer a special $10 add-on for our conference attendees!
Add a Second Edition TACA Autism Workbook to your conference registration for just $10! This updated edition is packed with valuable resources and insights to support you on your journey. Secure your workbook today and get ready for an amazing conference!
schedule
featuring
4 TRACKS
There will be over 50 Lectures!
| 11:30AM - 12:30PM | Registration and Vendor Viewing | |||
| HOPE ROOM 1 | BELIEVE ROOM 2 | ACHIEVE ROOM 3 | SUCCEED ROOM 4 | |
| 12:30PM - 1:25PM | Balancing GABA and Glutamate to help OCD and Anxiety with Anju Usman Singh, MD, FAAFP, FMAPS | Managing Complex Cases with Homeopathy and Other Modalities with Jennifer Bahr, ND, DHANP | Maximizing the Autism Journey: Tips for Parents to Save Time, Money and Sanity for Optimal Results with Lisa Ackerman | Living Your Best Life: Teaching Meaningful Skills for Harmony and Happiness at Home with Adrienne Kessler, Ed D, BCBA |
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Autism & Healing: A Mother and Daughter's Experience with Marley and Kelly Steffens | Candida, Yeast, Mold, and Parasites? Your Gut is SUS! with Erica Smith and Jared Skowron, ND | Stress and Toxicity: How They Correlate and Practical Solutions to Improve Your Child's Health with Lindsey Wells, ND | Building a Community with Communication Differences with Darlene Hanson, MA-SLP |
| 2:30PM - 3:00PM | Break and Vendor Viewing | |||
| 3:00PM - 3:55PM | Review of Biomedical Treatments in ASD with Up-to-Date New Research. with Lanier Rossignol, FNP-C | Optimizing Health for Children with Autism: Essential Dietary Insights and Functional Medicine Lab Assessments with Erica Peirson, ND | Microbiota Dysbiosis in Autism and Microbiota Transplant Therapy with James B. Adams, PhD | Life After High School: Autism, Special Education & Transition Planning with Tim Adams, Esq |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Restorative Neurology in Autism and Rare Childhood Diseases using Advanced Brain Nutrition with Dayna Goodenow | Conservatorship and Alternatives for Persons with Autism with Elizabeth McCoy, Esq | How To Be A Self-Advocate: One Autistic Individual's Story with James Williams | Our Families Employment Success Story with Soa Kang and Evan |
| 6:30PM - 8:00PM | Friday Night Welcome Event Building Hope and Community: An Inspiring Evening for Parents to Connect |
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| 7:00AM - 8:30AM | Registration and Vendor Viewing | |||
| HOPE ROOM 1 | BELIEVE ROOM 2 | ACHIEVE ROOM 3 | SUCCEED ROOM 4 | |
8:30AM - 9:30AM | Brain Tools for Teens: Executive Function Strategies that Work with Sarah Kesty, MA, BCASE | Autism Research Review with Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAFP | Autism: Treatment for Developmental Vision Delays with Susan Daniel, OD | Puberty with Lindsey Wells, ND |
| 9:30AM - 10:00AM | Break and Vendor Viewing | |||
10:00AM - 10:55AM | Bad behaviors? Pulling hair, scratching arms, screaming lungs, living room jungle gyms? We got this! with Jared Skowron, ND | Increasing Dopamine for Positive Behavior Outcomes with Rebecca Jackson, DC | College Prep for Autistic Students with Eric Endlich, PhD | Neuroinflammation in Autism: The Role of Superoxide and S-Nitrosylation ? with Robert Miller, BCTN |
11:00AM - 12:00PM | PANS/PANDAS with Lindsey Wells, ND | Speech & Communication Specialists Panel with Darlene Hanson, MA , SLP and Katie Anawalt, MS, CCC-SLP, ATS | Using Assessment to Drive your IEP Goals with Damian Fragoso, Esq | Changing the Course of Autism Through Genetics Guidance with Richard G. Boles, MD |
| 12:00PM - 1:30PM | Break and Vendor Viewing | |||
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Nutrition in Autism with TBA | Gestalt Language Processing with TBA | Stress and Toxicity: How They Correlate and Practical Solutions to Improve Your Child's Health with Lindsey Wells, ND | Understanding and Securing Essential Services and Supports for your Child's IEP with Mark Woodsmall, Esq |
| 2:30PM - 3:00PM | Break and Vendor Viewing | |||
| 3:00PM - 4:00PM | KEYNOTE - Netflix's Love On the Spectrum Panel with David Isaacman, Dani Bowman, and Steve Spitz |
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| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Love on The Spectrum Meet and Greet/ Vendor Viewing | |||
| 6:30PM - 8:00PM | Physicians Panel with Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAFP, Julie Logan, DC, Anju Usman Singh, MD, FAAFP, FMAPS, Richard Frye, MD and Erica Pierson, ND |
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| 7:30AM - 8:30AM | Registration and Vendor Viewing | |||
| HOPE ROOM 1 | BELIEVE ROOM 2 | ACHIEVE ROOM 3 | SUCCEED ROOM 4 | |
8:30AM - 9:25AM | Use Your Words! Focused Biomedical Interventions to Help Children Regain Speech with Julie Logan, DC | Mom Matters, Too with Desiree Probolsky | Research Updates and the CDR with Robert K. Naviaux, MD | Spellers Mini Series The Efficacy of Spelled Communication (for those with autism, Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities) with Dawnmarie Gaivin, AT ACP, Spellers Method |
| 9:30AM - 10:30AM | Review of Tough Cases: Including Seizure Management and Key Results with Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAFP | The Gut Microbiome: What We Know So Far with Sabine Hazan, MD | Unlocking Sensory Success: Effective Strategies Beyond Sensory Diets with Erin Clarelli, MS, OTR/L | Spellers Mini Series Blending Motor Planning with Neurodevelopmental Optometry to access spelled communication with Dana Johnson, PhD, MS, OTR/L |
| 10:30AM - 11:00AM | Break and Vendor Viewing | |||
| 11:00AM - 12:00PM | The Role of Mast Cell in Autism with Theoharis C. Theoharides, BA, MS, MPhil, PhD, MD, FAAAAI | Mito/CFD with Richard Frye, MD | Changing How Autism is Diagnosed with John Jay Gargus, PhD | Spellers Mini Series Panel: The Lived Experiences of Fluent Spellers Method Students with A Panel of 5 Fluent Spellers |
| 12:00PM - 1:30PM | Cash/Carry Lunch is offered at a discounted rate for conference attendees at the Hilton Orange County Hotel - Vendor Viewing | |||
| 12:30PM - 1:00PM | Lunch and Learn - Ionclenase | |||
| 1:30PM - 2:25PM | Managing Histamine and MCAS with Low Dose Allergy Therapy with Darin Ingels, ND, FAAEM, FMAPS | Why Won't My Child Eat? Exploring the Intersection of Picky Eating, Constipation, Mouth Breathing, and Parasympathetic Nervous System Dysfunction with Bri Kurcsak, MS, OTR/L | Transition to Adulthood - The SPED Adult Transition Process with Scarlett K. vonThenen | Canine Companions Service Dogs with Kate Incremona |
| 2:30PM - 3:30PM | Integrative Approaches to Managing Comorbid Conditions in Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Interdisciplinary Perspective with Michael J. Cameron, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA | Rhythm and Regulation: The Organizing Impact of Music on our Lives with Michelle Welde Hardy, MM, MT-BC | Affordable Housing Options for Persons with Disabilities in Orange County, CA with Scarlett K. vonThenen | Building Life Skills with Erin Schirm |
| 3:30PM - 4:00PM | TACA’s Take-Home Tips: Inspiring Hope for Your Journey Ahead | |||
special thanks to
our sponsors & exhibitors
Title Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Sponsors
Exhibitors
book a hotel room
Hilton Orange County
Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-540-7000
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, centrally located in the heart of Orange County between Los Angeles and San Diego and just 5 minutes from John Wayne Airport, offers a prime location for conference attendees. Book your hotel room with our special TACA rate to receive up to 25% off your stay. Additionally, registered guests of this group will benefit from an overnight self-parking rate of $14 per night per vehicle. The hotel provides convenient and comfortable accommodations with close proximity to local attractions and dining options.
Ensure you book through the special TACA rate link to enjoy these exclusive discounts and benefits, making your stay both enjoyable and hassle-free.