Events
TACA hosts regular events to educate, support, and deliver hope to families on an autism journey. Many of our education events allow for virtual participation, and we host monthly virtual family meetings to bring support to families regardless of their location.
Free Online Learning -
Now thru December 31
with Moira Giammatteo
Parents who care for a child or adult on the autism spectrum often carry a high stress load. How do you take care of yourself and manage the needs of your child at the same time? This talk will explore strategies and tips to strengthen you as a caregiver to not only keep you going, but help you thrive. We are often told that autism is a marathon, not a sprint, come join us and learn ways you can keep going for yourself and your child.
Free Online Learning -
Now thru December 31
with Anju Usman Singh, MD, FAAFP, ABIHM, FMAPS
Caring for a child with special needs takes a toll on the health of caregivers who care for them. It is unfortunately all too common for mothers to suffer from exhaustion of their bodies resources as well, thyroid, adrenal and other hormones often become dysregulated and lead to symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, poor energy, depression, low libido and many other symptoms. In this talk, Dr. Usman Singh will help you sort through the major hormonal systems that may be affecting your well-being and give advice on testing and correcting imbalance. We hope you walk away with knowledge on how to provide yourself with the self-care for living with vitality.
Every Tuesday in December
December 6 @ 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST
December 13 @ 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST
December 20 @ 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST
December 27 @ 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST
Need live support? Join TACA Support Hours! Each week, TACA Mentors will help families create a plan to connect with resources and TACA programs to create better outcomes in their autism journey. Located in our TACA Connect App, you can find the Virtual Support Hour in the Feature Menu.
December 2
7:00 PM EST
Join TACA New York for Beauty and the Beast on December 2 at 7:00pm as SPAC creates a friendly and supportive environment for children and adults who would benefit from a sensory friendly performance. Tickets are free but an RSVP is required to attend this event. No shows will be responsible for payment of tickets.
Special thanks to Sunwest Mortgage Company, Inc. for sponsoring this event.
December 6
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST
The holidays have arrived and can be a stressful time for autism families. Join the conversation and meet other parents and caregivers to share ideas and support. An RSVP is required to attend this event.
December 6
6:00 - 7:30 PM EST
The holidays have arrived and can be a stressful time for autism families. Join the conversation and meet other parents and caregivers to share ideas and support. An RSVP is required to attend this event.
December 8
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST
The Holidays have arrived and can be a stressful time for autism families. Join the conversation and meet other parents and caregivers to share ideas and support. Soporte en español disponible. An RSVP is required for this event.
December 8
7:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Let’s connect and talk about plans for next year!! Join us with your biggest concerns and topics that interest you or daily struggles you may need help with. An RSVP is required to attend this in person event.
December 9
10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST
Parents with Teens & Adults - Let’s get together virtually with TACA and plan for the Holidays. TACA mentors will be sharing ideas to help your family this holiday season. Ideas including special food, family gatherings, gift ideas for your sensory seeker (or avoider!) and lots more will be shared and discussed. You don’t have to come up with every great idea yourself! Every attendee will receive handouts with Holiday tips and family letter to give to family and friends who might appreciate a little extra detail about how to help your child make the most of this holiday season. Registration will close shortly before the event. An email with the log in information will be sent to you the day of the event.
December 10
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
The Holidays have arrived and it can be a stressful time for autism families. Join TACA NJ to discuss strategies on how to handle the holidays from food, parties and gift giving. An RSVP is required for this event.
December 14
4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
Happy Holidays TACA Families! Join our National Support Meeting this month where we will talk self-care and share tips for a smoother holiday season and school break. You can share resources with others, join the conversation or just listen in, everyone is welcome as we explore all things autism and the holiday season! Registration will close shortly before the event. An email with the log in information will be sent to you the day of the event.
December 15
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Join us for breakfast and to share ideas that will help you and your family thrive during the holidays. An RSVP is required to attend this event.
December 15
7:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Join TACA Indiana for Taco’s with TACA. Get support, referrals, and suggestions for your most pressing issues. Sharing your experiences with other families on the autism journey will have us all leaving with a lot of HOPE. An RSVP is required to attend this event.
December 16
10:00 - 11:30 AM CST
The holidays have arrived and can be a stressful time for autism families. Join the conversation and meet other parents and caregivers to share ideas and support. An RSVP is required to attend this event.
December 16
10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST
Join us for this webinar as we dive into why self-care matters and explore practical tools to help prevent burnout as caregivers to our children with Autism. This meeting will be held in the TACA Connect app. Please see your email for log-in instructions.
December 17
2:00 - 4:00 PM EST
Join TACA Massachusetts at Duke’s Gluten Free Bakery for a holiday cookie decorating family event. Included with your RSVP is a copy of the SCD cookbook The SCD for Autism and ADHD: A Reference and Dairy-Free Cookbook for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet™ by Pamela Ferro & Raman Prasad. www.scdrecipe.com/autism/
Space is limited! There is a $5 fee for each child decorating cookies. An RSVP is required to attend this event.
Special thanks to Sunwest Mortgage Company, Inc. for sponsoring this event.
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