Events
Expand Your Possibilities to Gain Support, Education, and Hope
TACA hosts regular events to educate, support, and deliver hope. These TACA events, designed for parents and caregivers of children and people diagnosed with autism, will guide you to the education and support needed to help your family member be the best they can be. We offer a wide variety of both virtual events, and in-person events, allowing families to choose which format suits them best.
upcoming events
July 1, 2025
to July 31, 2025
Recorded Education
PANS and PANDAS
with
Lindsey Wells, ND
via website
This session offers a deep dive into PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with…
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July 1, 2025
to July 31, 2025
Recorded Education
Bad behaviors: Pulling hair, scratching arms, screaming lungs, living room jungle gyms. We got this!
with
Jared Skowron, ND
via website
This session explores the medical drivers behind challenging behaviors in autism, including aggression, self-injury, hyperactivity, mood swings, and reactivity. Families…
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July 30, 2025
6:00pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Legal Clinic One on One Consultation
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Are you facing challenges with your child’s IEP or unsure how to advocate effectively at your next meeting? This is…
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July 30, 2025
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Legal Clinic: Legal Education -Being the best Parent Advocate 101
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Learn how to confidently speak up for your child’s needs and become a powerful advocate in school, healthcare, and community…
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August 2, 2025
Southern California Family Event
Summer Fun
Atlantis Play Center
13630 Atlantis Way
Garden Grove, CA 92844
TACA Family Event – an afternoon of fun and play for families of children with autism (children ages 1-12) Children…
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August 13, 2025
10:00am PST to 12:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Breakfast Club
Corner Bakery
2789 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Back to School Breakfast Club! The school year is here! Join us for Breakfast Club — a place to share…
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August 14, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
In Person Support Event
Maryland Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
8125 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with…
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August 17, 2025
12:00pm PDT to 2:30pm PDT
Southern California Community Event
Painting Palooza
Pinot's Palette
2479 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
Painting Palooza is an art event for special-needs kids between 10-21 years old**, giving them the opportunity to create art…
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August 21, 2025
10:00am PST to 12:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Seesaw Connect
Seesaw Beans and Coffee
6302 Beach Blvd (Parking is available across the way at Nozla)
Buena Park, CA 90621
Back to School Breakfast Club! New year, new challenges, same amazing support. Let’s gather, connect, and help each other prep…
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August 27, 2025
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Education
Legal Clinic: Legal Education -Back to School Checklists
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Back to School Legal Clinic A new school year brings new IEPs, services, and challenges. Join us for a special…
Learn More
August 27, 2025
6:00pm PDT to 8:00pm PDT
Southern California Legal Education
Legal Clinic 1 on 1 Consultation
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA
•Each family will receive up to a 30-45-minute consultation with a special education attorney or advocate. •Legal consultations are for special…
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December 6, 2025
10:00am PST to 2:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Sensitive Santa
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St,
Anaheim, CA 92805
Santa is a busy man this time of year, so make a reservation for the kiddos to meet and take…
Learn More
July 1, 2025
to July 31, 2025
Recorded Education
PANS and PANDAS
with
Lindsey Wells, ND
via website
This session offers a deep dive into PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with…
Learn More
July 1, 2025
to July 31, 2025
Recorded Education
Bad behaviors: Pulling hair, scratching arms, screaming lungs, living room jungle gyms. We got this!
with
Jared Skowron, ND
via website
This session explores the medical drivers behind challenging behaviors in autism, including aggression, self-injury, hyperactivity, mood swings, and reactivity. Families…
Learn More
August 14, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
In Person Support Event
Maryland Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
8125 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with…
Learn More
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July 30, 2025
6:00pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Legal Clinic One on One Consultation
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Are you facing challenges with your child’s IEP or unsure how to advocate effectively at your next meeting? This is…
Learn More
July 30, 2025
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Legal Clinic: Legal Education -Being the best Parent Advocate 101
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Learn how to confidently speak up for your child’s needs and become a powerful advocate in school, healthcare, and community…
Learn More
August 2, 2025
Southern California Family Event
Summer Fun
Atlantis Play Center
13630 Atlantis Way
Garden Grove, CA 92844
TACA Family Event – an afternoon of fun and play for families of children with autism (children ages 1-12) Children…
Learn More
August 13, 2025
10:00am PST to 12:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Breakfast Club
Corner Bakery
2789 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Back to School Breakfast Club! The school year is here! Join us for Breakfast Club — a place to share…
Learn More
August 17, 2025
12:00pm PDT to 2:30pm PDT
Southern California Community Event
Painting Palooza
Pinot's Palette
2479 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
Painting Palooza is an art event for special-needs kids between 10-21 years old**, giving them the opportunity to create art…
Learn More
August 21, 2025
10:00am PST to 12:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Seesaw Connect
Seesaw Beans and Coffee
6302 Beach Blvd (Parking is available across the way at Nozla)
Buena Park, CA 90621
Back to School Breakfast Club! New year, new challenges, same amazing support. Let’s gather, connect, and help each other prep…
Learn More
August 27, 2025
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Education
Legal Clinic: Legal Education -Back to School Checklists
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Back to School Legal Clinic A new school year brings new IEPs, services, and challenges. Join us for a special…
Learn More
August 27, 2025
6:00pm PDT to 8:00pm PDT
Southern California Legal Education
Legal Clinic 1 on 1 Consultation
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA
•Each family will receive up to a 30-45-minute consultation with a special education attorney or advocate. •Legal consultations are for special…
Learn More
December 6, 2025
10:00am PST to 2:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Sensitive Santa
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St,
Anaheim, CA 92805
Santa is a busy man this time of year, so make a reservation for the kiddos to meet and take…