Monthly Learning Series:
November
This month, TACA’s Monthly Learning Series focuses on therapy for individuals with autism, covering both traditional evidence-based interventions and additional therapeutic options. We highlight Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Occupational Therapy (OT) as well-established, widely used approaches, while also exploring therapies that address specific developmental needs, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Speech Therapy, and Social Skills Programs. Families will learn how these therapies can target communication, sensory, behavior, and motor skills, and how age and stage, whether early intervention, adolescence, or adulthood, will influence which therapies are most appropriate and how they are applied. This month’s resources will help you combine and adapt interventions over time to create an individualized, evolving plan that supports long-term growth and independence.
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upcoming events
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Recorded Education
Your IEP and Challenging Behaviors
with
Tim Adams, Esq
via website
In this session, Tim Adams explains how the special education process—grounded in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—requires schools to address…
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March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Recorded Education
Woodsmall Law Group Mini Series: Foundational Steps for Developing a Successful IEP
with
Mark Woodsmall, Esq
via website
Mark Woodsmall, Esq. explains the foundational building blocks of a strong IEP by clarifying what Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)…
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March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Virtual Education Event
Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
with
Christy Calbos, Esq
via website
When challenging behaviors interfere with learning, understanding the why behind the behavior is essential. In this previously recorded webinar, education attorney…
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March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Virtual Education Event
Questioning the Status Quo: Overhauling Your Child’s IEP
with
Tim Adams, Esq
via website
Grounded in the protections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, this presentation equips parents to move beyond accepting what…
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April 8, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event
with
TACA Parents
via Zoom
TACA Virtual Support Events are one-hour, group-based virtual meetings created for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism. Led by…
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April 29, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event – Teens and Adults
with
TACA Parents
via Zoom
TACA’s one-hour Virtual Support Event for parents or caregivers of Teens or Adults with autism provides live support for families…
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