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Talk About Curing Autism of Long Beach E-NewsletterFEBRUARY 2015 |
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Coffee Talk - Long Beach, CA
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Events
TACA of Long Beach Chapter Coordinator
Julie Ward
About TACA
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help improve the quality of life for people with autism.
DISCLAIMER: Talk About Curing Autism (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. Finally, it is recommended that you DO NOT SHARE CONFIDENTIAL information about your child!
Coffee Talk - Torrance, CA
Thursday, February 12, 2015
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- The Good Cookie
2081 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501 - Driving Directions
Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families.
Charla con Café en español
(Spanish Coffee Talk)
Los Angeles, CA
Para las fechas haga clic aquí
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Rio Vista Apartments
(Community Center/Centro Comunitario) 3000 N Verdugo Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065 - Direcciones/Rutas a seguir
Educación y apoyo para familias en español. Conozca más sobre nuestra organización y a otras familias donde compartiremos información, ideas y experiencias que podrían ayudarle con el bienestar de sus hijos con autismo. Para más información sobre todas nuestras charlas en español, haga clic aquí: Irvine, CA (Orange County); Los Angeles, CA; Pomona, CA; San Diego, CA y Las Vegas, NV.
TACA is committed to ensuring equal participation of all its members. Please contact us if you will require an accommodation to participate in this activity.TACA Legal Advocacy Program Collaborates with the Special Education Law Firm to provide FREE Legal Clinics
Thursday, February 12, 2015 
- 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- TACA National Office
2222 Martin Street, Suite 140
Irvine, CA 92612 - Driving Directions
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), in collaboration with the Special Education Law Firm (SELF), is proud to host FREE monthly legal advice clinics for TACA families. Services for this clinic will be provided by SELF attorneys and advocates and members of TACA’s ProBono attorney panel.
For additional details and to reserve a space, click here to RSVP online or call 1-949-640-4401. Please sign up early! We may be unable to accommodate reservations received less than 24 hours prior to the clinic.
•TACA is committed to equal participation of our members with disabilities. Please contact TACA if you will require an accommodation to participate.
•Please do not contact SELF directly. If you have questions about the program, contact the TACA office at (949) 640-4401.
Si usted habla español y está interesado en nuestras clínicas legales de educación especial gratis, por favor haga clic aquí.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPECIAL EVENT
Autism Learning Seminar:
Autism and Adolescence
Saturday, February 28, 2015
- Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: The Atrium
18700 MacArthur Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92612
Driving Directions
There is no charge to attend the Autism Learning Seminar but an RSVP is appreciated to assist with planning. *Attendees will be charged $4 for self-parking at the Seminar.
Speakers: Dr. Dan Rossignol and Dr. Diane Stein
Autism and Puberty presented by Dr. Dan Rossignol
Hear the latest information and research aimed at autism affected tweens, teens and young adults. Your child is changing so their treatments may need to change too.
Seizures in Puberty presented by Dr. Diane Stein
Seizure activity is diagnosed in up to 60% of children with autism. It is important to know about signs, symptoms, testing and treatment.
TACA Roundtables moderated by TACA Coordinators
Following the medical presentations, there will be roundtables for discussion groups. A special feature for this seminar is that each table will be moderated by a TACA Coordinator and pre-selected topics. TACA volunteers will be on hand to help you find the table that best fits your areas of need. Come with your questions and leave knowing where to find answers.
Are you new to TACA? All first-time attendees receive TACA’s Journey Guide to keep as a resource.
LONG BEACH SPECIAL EVENT
Autism Families Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Sunday, March 8, 2015
- Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
- Location: Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Be a Part of TACA!
Give Back to Your Community!
Become a TACA Parent Mentor!
Are you a parent or primary care giver of a child (or adult) with autism? Do you have at least 2 years of experience implementing biomed? Do you know about your local resources? Would you like to give back to your community and become a volunteer TACA Parent Mentor?
We would love to hear from you. If you meet these requirements and you are interested in volunteering, sign up on our website here:
www.tacanow.org/about-taca/parent-mentor-program/
Thank you!
Moira Giammatteo
Program Manager Scholarships, Mentors
and Parent Support
Join TACA of Long Beach on Facebook!
TACA of Long Beach is on Facebook! Connect with your old and new TACA friends alike, online!
Full Spectrum EEG was started in 2010 to better assist the ASD community. Parents and physicians were unable to get their patients to concede to an overnight hospital stay in order to obtain the seizure screening. We are now bringing all of the benefits of the hospital type study directly into your own home. A short 45 minute visit to our luxury offices and your child will be on their way home with their fun backpack (containing our EEG recorder). We are able to perform this study on almost any patient, all ages included. We work with most insurance companies, and most importantly, we support TACA, and TACA moms support us! Visit us at fullspectrumeeg.com
Mendability for Autism is a completely new, cost-effective, clinically proven therapy for autism.Mendability uses Sensory Enrichment therapy to activate brain plasticity in kids with autism and help them overcome the symptoms of autism. The therapy involves parents or therapists administering non-pharmaceutical, carefully constructed sensory exercises. Mendability’s specific protocols of Sensory Enrichment maximize neuroplasticity and neurogenesis. In a recent clinical trial conducted by UCI, nearly half the children participating did not continue to exhibit characteristics of autism consistent with a diagnosis after 6 months of Mendability therapy. www.mendability.com
How TACA Helps Long Beach Families
TACA does not charge admission to the meetings, nor does it assess annual membership fees for families it supports. Meetings feature:
- Free TACA Autism Journey Guides (over 750 pages of collective knowledge gathered from experienced paraprofessionals and parents) are offered to all parents who are attending their first Chapter meeting.
- Speakers on topics ranging from traditional therapies, integrated medical treatments, education, and legal support.
- TACA's Parent Mentors - one-on-one access to experienced families who have successfully navigated the challenges of finding appropriate treatments and educational opportunities for their children, and who receive additional education from TACA's Foundation Office.