LOS ANGELES CHAPTER MEETING

No August Meeting

See you in September!

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPECIAL EVENT

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Motorcyclists plan to join us at the 8th annual Ride 4 Autism. Sign up today and take advantage of the early-bird special! Pre-registered Riders are guaranteed a gift bag, including the 2013 Ride Pin.

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Coffee Talk - Burbank

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

• 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Burbank Town Center Mall – Food Court
  201 East Magnolia
  Burbank, CA 91502
• Driving Directions

Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Bring a mug of coffee or tea, maybe a muffin and relax.

Autism Conference in Pasadena featuring Temple Grandin and Lori Ernsperger

August 10-11, 2013

"Back to School and More" Autism/Asperger's Conference in Pasadena, CA

Featuring Temple Grandin, Lori Ernsperger, and over 20 other great speakers.

Tracks include: Education, Speech/Social, Family, Teen/Adult, and Medical (including 2 day BioMedical track with Dr. Rossignol, Dr. Bradstreet, Temple Grandin, Dr. Adams)

TACA is proud to be a collaborator on this conference, and TACA mentors will be at the conference to provide individual help for families.

Click here for a flyer regarding this conference.

For more info and to register, go to www.autismconferencesofamerica.com  

NEW! TACA Legal Advocacy Program Collaborates with the Special Education Law Firm to provide FREE Legal Clinics

Thursday, September 12, 2013

• 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• TACA National Office
  2222 Martin Street, Suite 140
  Irvine, CA 92612
• Driving Directions

Beginning in June 2013, Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), in collaboration with the Special Education Law Firm (SELF), will be hosting monthly FREE 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 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.

Gladiator Rock 'n Run is coming to Pasadena!

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Get Gladiator Tough AND help raise money for TACA!! Bring your A-game for the most insane day of your life.
If you survive...

Charla con Café en español (Spanish Coffee Talk) Los Angeles, CA

Para las fechas haga clic aquí

• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Barrio Action
  4927 North Huntington Drive
  2do Piso
  Los Angeles, CA 90032
• 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; San Diego, CA y Las Vegas, NV.

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

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Intercare Therapy works directly with children and young adults who have autism and related disorders to help them achieve more independent, empowered lives. We also teach families and caregivers the most effective methods for interacting with loved ones who have developmental disorders. As a family-run business for more than 30 years, we have used individualized, continually researched programming to create positive behavioral changes that last a lifetime. Since 1979, our highly trained therapists have offered compassionate, professional services, providing clients and their families with the tools and support they need to successfully realize their optimal quality of life. Intercare works with clients at their homes, in schools and at our state-of-the-art facilities in Los Angeles and West Covina. For more information, visit www.intercaretherapy.com.


Bikram Yoga Silverlake is now offering a donation class at 12 noon on Saturdays to benefit TACA. It’s a great opportunity to help in the fight against autism and a great deal on a yoga class. There is a $10 minimum donation for this limited-time class. This class is CASH ONLY; no class packages, credit cards or checks will be accepted. All proceeds got to TACA. For anyone not familiar with the studio, Bikram Yoga Silverlake offers almost 40 classes a week in a clean, nurturing environment with compassionate, knowledgeable teachers. The yoga is done in a heated room to warm muscles, prevent injury, allow a deeper workout, and to flush the body of toxins. Come stretch, sweat and sculpt your body at this friendly, neighborhood studio; all levels are welcome.
3223 Glendale Blvd.
Atwater Village
Los Angeles 90039
323-668-2500

How TACA Helps Los Angeles/SFV 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.