Monthly Learning Series:
May
Communication and speech issues are prevalent in autism. It is estimated that about 25%-30% of children with autism are minimally verbal. Come join TACA this month as we explore different types of speech issues, underlying causes of speech issues, augmentative and alternative communication modalities, therapeutic and medical treatment options, and more!
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The Autism Community in Action (TACA) provides general information regarding medical research, treatment options, therapies and nutrition to the autism community. The information comes from a variety of sources and is not independently verified by TACA. Nothing presented in print or at meetings should be construed as medical or legal advice. Always consult your child's doctor regarding his or her individual needs.
upcoming events
May 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025
Recorded Education
Optimizing Your Child’s Speech Using Evidence-Based Medicine
via website
Unlock Your Child’s Speech Potential: Evidence-Based Medical Insights to Enhance Speech Development In this informative presentation, Lanier Rossignol FNP-C, discusses…
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May 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025
Recorded Education
Speech & Communication Specialists Panel
via website
with Darlene Hanson, MA , SLP and Katie Anawalt, MS, CCC-SLP, ATS Building Communication: Expert Strategies in Speech, Language, and…
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May 30, 2025
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Learning Event Family Panel: Speech and Communication
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Join us this May for a special TACA Family Panel focused on Speech and Communication. In this heartfelt and practical…
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June 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025
Recorded Education
Nourishing Autism – Food Matters
via website
In this heartfelt and practical session, Christa Robaina shares her family’s journey of using food to support her child with…
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June 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025
Recorded Education
So Many Choices: Designing a Diet for Your Child
via website
With so many dietary considerations, how do you know what’s right for your child? In this empowering talk, Dr. Julie…
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June 4, 2025
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
TACA Virtual Support Event – For Parents of Teens & Adults with Autism
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Raising a teen or adult with autism comes with unique challenges—and you don’t have to navigate them alone. This one-hour, group-based…
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June 11, 2025
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
TACA Virtual Support Event
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
TACA Virtual Support Events are one-hour, group-based virtual meetings created for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism. Led by experienced TACA…
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June 18, 2025
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Learning Event Teens & Adults
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Watch & Learn: Dietary Detours with Dr. Anju Usman Singh Parents of teens and adults—join us virtually as we watch…
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June 23, 2025
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Learning Event: Family Panel – Nutrition Plans for Autism
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Join us for a real-life look at how families use nutrition plans tailored to their child’s unique needs to support…
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