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Talk About Curing Autism of Maryland - Annapolis, Baltimore, Montgomery County, & Washington, D.C. E-NewsletterSEPTEMBER 2011 | |||||||
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Events
About TACA
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides information, resources, and support to 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 people with autism be the best they can be.
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!
ANNAPOLIS & BALTIMORE CHAPTER MEETING
Applied Behavior Analysis - Promoting Independence
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
- 7:00 PM
- Severna Park Baptist Church
506 Benfield Road
Severna Park, MD 21146 - Driving Directions
- Contact the TACA MD - Annapolis & Baltimore Chapter
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques can help with a variety of challenges for children with ASD. A panel of three providers will discuss how ABA can be utilized to build life skills.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY & WASHINGTON, D.C. CHAPTER MEETING
What Is An Educational Consultant And Do I Need One?
Sunday, September 18, 2011
- 1:30 - 3:30 PM
- Bethesda Library
7400 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814 - Driving Directions
- Contact the TACA MD - Montgomery County & Washington, D.C. Chapter
Speaker: Suzanne Keith Blattner, M.S.Ed.
Suzanne Keith Blattner, M.S.Ed. is a special education consultant who has worked in various capacities in special education for 28 years. Her experiences include a variety of teaching, diagnostics and administrative responsibilities in public schools and major medical facilities. For the past 15 years, Ms. Blattner has served as a consultant for families who are seeking expert counsel regarding the process of evaluating their child’s needs and securing school and services options that best meet those needs.
Coffee Talk - Bethesda
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
- 7:30 - 9:00 PM
- Montgomery Mall - Food Court (closer to the AT&T store)
7101 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817 - Driving Directions
Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families.
How TACA Helps Maryland & Washington, D.C. 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 300 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.