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Talk About Curing Autism of Long Beach E-NewsletterSEPTEMBER 2014 |
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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, September 11, 2014 **Please note date change.**
- 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; Claremont/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, September 11, 2014 
- 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.
RSVP: 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.
Si usted habla español y está interesado en nuestras clínicas legales de educación especial gratis, por favor haga clic aquí.
What to bring:
• Your child’s most current, consented to (signed by you) Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Any IEP with an offer of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that you have not signed but are seeking consultation for.
• Any other documents relevant to issues you are seeking consultation for.
• Please do not bring documents that are more than two years old.
Other Details:
• Each family will receive up to a one-hour consultation with an attorney or highly experienced advocate.
• Legal consultations are free, but participants MUST RSVP to secure an available time slot.
• Legal consultations are for special education issues only. Attorneys/advocates will not consult on Regional Center, SSI, IHSS, Medi-cal or other disability related issues.
• You may bring children with you, however child care is not available and you will be responsible for monitoring your children. TACA is not responsible for unattended children.
• All consultations are private and confidential and will be conducted in a private space.
• Reservations are first-come, first-served. If we are unable to schedule your consultation, you will be placed on a wait list and may receive a consult if there is a no-show. You may also choose to reserve for the following month.
• 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.
I LOVE ROCK N’ Roll!! 
Jack’s 9th Show is BACK!
Saturday, September 20, 2014
- Honda Center
Anaheim, CA
The 9th Annual show’s rockin’ line up are:
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Collective Soul, Billy Squire, Violent Femmes, Bow Wow Wow and Naked Eyes.
VIP tickets are almost gone! Reserve yours today! To purchase your tickets go to http://www.tacanow.org/event-list/jacks-9th-show/
Proceeds benefit TACA.
The Great Pumpkin! 
TACA’s Fall Festival—Irvine, CA
Saturday, October 11, 2014Mark your calendars for this family fun day- featuring a pumpkin patch, carnival games, activities, live band, food, and photos to remember the day.
Information, reservations & sponsorship opportunities, please click: http://www.tacanow.org/event-list/family-fall-festival-2014/
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!
Jamie Davis has been a supporter of TACA since the beginning and provides a skin care line that can be used by all skin types, especially sensitive, that is free of: sulfates, parabens, petroleum, gluten, perfumes and carries a one-year return policy for Beauty Society’s vegan skin care line. If you want to stop the signs of aging, sun damage or have Acne, Beauty Society can provide you with step by step instructions to help with and improve your skin. Classes and Special Events are available as well as Teen Skin Care instruction. Makeup application instruction is provided with a makeup line of products that everyone will love.
Contact Jamie Davis directly for your first-time discount. www.mybeautysociety.com/jamiedavis or jamie@zbunny.com
SNL Learning is an organization that provides private, in-home tutoring by teaching learning strategies through reading comprehension. We primarily serve children with learning difficulties, especially those on the Autism Spectrum. We understand that the act of reading is not the same as comprehension, and in many cases, a child’s performance may suffer in multiple school subjects if they do not fully comprehend what they are reading. Our curriculum is designed to teach students how to organize information in order to help them recognize the patterns that go into comprehension and ultimately, help them think more independently. Our Learning Specialists build relationships with children and their families to understand their desired areas of focus and provide dynamic, creative, and enjoyable learning. www.snllearning.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.