Los Angeles County Chapter
TACA Los Angeles holds Chapter Meetings, Coffee Talks and family events throughout the year. Our meetings feature educational speakers on important topics for ASD families. Our Coffee Talks and family events provide more settings where families can informally network, share resources and speak with seasoned parents.
TACA's Family Carnival
June 5, 2022
Oak Canyon Park
5305 Santiago Canyon Rd
Silverado, CA 92676
After a two-year hiatus caused by COVID, it was wonderful to be back together with more than 1,000 parents, caregivers, TACA supporters, and most importantly, children and young adults with special needs for a day of community and fun in a secure and safe environment. Please join us in June 2023.
Los Angeles County Events
Friday, October 7
TACA West Virtual Parent Meeting
10:00 AM PDT
Location: YOUR COMPUTER
Families in the West - Join us for a virtual meeting to talk about all things autism! Whether you are new to the autism journey or have been on the journey for several years, we welcome you to join the discussion! Find support and Hope with the TACA team and learn about TACA resources to help you navigate your journey. Registration will close shortly before the event. An email with the log in information will be sent to you the day of the event.
Wednesday, October 26
TACA Virtual Parent Meeting - Teens & Adults
4:30 PM PDT
Location: YOUR COMPUTER
Families with Teens and Adults - Let’s get together virtually with TACA. Together, we’ll share questions and challenges to help gather ideas and resources for your journey as well. Sharing your experiences with other families on the autism journey will have us all leaving with a lot of learning and a lot of HOPE! Registration will close shortly before the event. An email with the log in information will be sent to you the day of the event.
Resources
Newly Diagnosed
The Newly Diagnosed Page provides information and resources to help you navigate the first steps after your child has received an autism diagnosis.
Medical
The Medical Page has information about medical interventions for autism, including common co-occurring conditions, testing, and treatment options.
Education & Skill Development
Information about therapies, life skills, social skills, IEPs, life after high school, and more.
Diet
The Diet Page has all of the information you need to successfully implement a gluten and casein free diet, along with reasons why.
Support
Information about Finances, Scholarships, Grants and Crisis situations. Read family stories and learn from the experiences of others for holiday planning and more.
Home Life
Home Life has information related to safety, holidays, family relationships, budget, and estate planning.
Teens & Adults
The Preparing for Adulthood Page contains articles that address teen- and adult-related issues and services.
Programs & Services
Mentor Program
Through TACA's Parent Mentor Program, you can be matched with an experienced, trained TACA Parent Mentor for one-on-one support, guidance throughout the autism journey.
Online Support Group
TACA Hope and Help for Autism is a private, moderated Facebook group for parents of children with autism. This forum provides a supportive environment where parents can share experiences and gain insights about how to help their child live their best life.
Family Resources
TACA's website provides in-depth, comprehensive information and resources to help parents navigate all aspects of the autism journey, including obtaining a diagnosis, developing skills, medical issues, special education/IEPs, diet, preparing for adulthood, and more.
Conferences
Annually, TACA hosts a parent conference featuring expert speakers from across the United States. Presentations focus on a wide variety of autism-related topics, including school/IEPs, therapeutic interventions, advocacy, medical issues, preparing for adulthood, and more.
Chapters
TACA has local Chapters across the United States providing families affected by autism with education, resources and support. Chapters hold educational family events, meetings, seminars and/or Coffee Talks.
Scholarships
Since 2006, TACA has been providing scholarships to families for medical and therapeutic interventions. Scholarship availability relies on the generosity of donors, foundations, and the fundraising efforts of TACA Chapters.
Don't Know Where to Start?
Try our Autism Journey Blueprints!
These were created as a quick introduction reference guide for families on the autism journey.
Other Ways We Can Help
TACA provides education, support and hope to the autism community.