Coffee Talk & Learn - Irvine, CA

Tuesday,
May 19, 2015

• 9:30 - 11:00 AM
• TACA Irvine Office
  2222 Martin St. Ste. 140 Irvine, CA 92612
• Driving Directions

Join us for a Coffee Talk where the discussion will be focused on the needs of people in attendance and Attorney Brian Sciacca will answer your IEP questions! This is an excellent opportunity to learn while connecting with other autism parents.

Brian R Sciacca – Attorney at Law
www.ieplaw.com
Brian is a graduate of the Gould School of Law at the University of Southern California and is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the United States District Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Prior to entering law school, Brian gained experience working with kids of all ages as an instructional assistant at the high school and elementary school levels, a high school and age group swimming and water polo coach, a junior lifeguard instructor for the City of Huntington Beach, and a childcare program director for the Santa Barbara Family YMCA.
During law school, Brian served as a law clerk with the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Office of General Counsel, received an honors grade in Special Education and Disability Law, and completed a dissertation project on the topic of personal liability for school administrators for alleged violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Following law school, Brian spent five years representing California School Districts in special education law matters. His experience provided comprehensive working knowledge of special education law, extensive litigation experience, and valuable insight into the ways school districts evaluate special education claims.
Brian opened his current practice in February of 2010 and has been representing children with disabilities and their families ever since.

***Parents and/or immediate family members or guardians only at Coffee Talk for Support and Confidentiality***

12th Annual Family Picnic

Sunday,
May 31, 2015

• 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Irvine Ranch Outdoor Educational Center
  2 Irvine Park Road
  Orange, CA
• Driving Directions

On Sunday, May 31, 2015 one of the largest autism community events in Southern California will take place at a NEW location; The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Educational Center in Orange, CA. Talk About Curing Autism’s (TACA) 12th Annual Family Picnic location features many amenities and activities for families. Click here for more information.

Charla con Café en español
(Spanish Coffee Talk)

Para las fechas haga clic aquí

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• TACA National Office
  2222 Martin St., Suite 140
  Irvine, CA 92612
• 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.

California Services for
Special Needs Families

Saturday,
June 13, 2015

• 1:00 - 3:30 PM
• TACA National Office
  2222 Martin St.
  Ste. 140
  Irvine, CA 92612
• Driving Directions

Speakers: Ashley Damaj, BCBA, ACSW, from Beacon Autistic Spectrum Independence Center (B.A.S.I.C.) and Raniyah Jaradi, Senior Advocate from American Advocacy Group.

Topics covered will be:
Regional Center, Autism insurance for ABA, Medi-Cal for ABA, SSI and IHSS.

Has TACA helped your family?

If so, help TACA by setting up a Family & Friends page to tell your story. It's a quick and easy way to help support TACA so that we can help support more families! The funds raised will support our Chapter efforts!
Get started: http://ff.tacanow.org/

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

Thursday,
May 14, 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.

ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL EVENT

Pump It Up – Sensory Jump Night

Monday, May 25

• 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• Pump It Up Irvine
  16871 Noyes Ave.
  Irvine, CA 92606
  (949) 261-7867
• Driving Directions

During this evening event, the play areas are reserved for kids on the autism spectrum and their families. Kids have a great time meeting new friends. Jump, slide, and play with sensory-friendly games in a safe and controlled atmosphere.

No RSVP is necessary!
$7.00 per child. Free for adults.
Please spread the words around and hope to see more families there.  

Jack’s 10th Show – Irvine, CA

Saturday,
June 20, 2015

• 3:00 PM
• Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
  Irvine, CA

Jack’s 2015 great band line up includes: Tears for Fears, Bush, Cake, Everclear and Lit.

Like JACK’S 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Flashback Jack & 9th Shows, the event will benefit Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) families with autism helping families with autism. TACA currently serves over 45,000 families around the nation.
Learn More.

Vendor Marketplace Spring Mixer

Are you a business with interest in the autism community, an ASD vendor, professional or provider of autism related products and services? If so, we would love to meet you!
Learn More.

RSVP: Contact Maggie Noriega by email: maggie.noriega@tacanow.org or by calling
(949) 640-4401.

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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Dr. Brian Ley is passionate about the optimal oral health of autistic patients and their families. Through his program we create a special Individualized Dental Plan (IDP) for your child that is unique to them. It helps set up objectives and goals that are individualized for your child for both the dental office visit and daily home care. We work in collaboration with your ABA and/or OT therapist to help make each dental visit a success. We see children on the spectrum during non-typical business hours where they are the only patient in the office and our sole-focus is on them, thus minimizing distractions. Although we do not object to sedation techniques, our primary goal is to use therapy to help the child overcome dental anxiety in order to use the least amount of sedation necessary to provide optimal life-long oral health.
We have special select days where we have dental office “outings” or “field trips,” which is open to all parents and ABA companies to help desensitize children on the autism spectrum. It is a fun day where the children can sit in the dental chair, wear a bib, watch their favorite movie/show and if possible have a quick tooth-brushing session with Dr. Ley. Ask us about dental home visits. www.brianleydds.com


At Autism Spectrum Consultants, Inc., we proudly offer exceptional research based Applied Behavior Analysis services by providing TREATMENT WITH HEART. Regardless of where the child, teen, or adult falls on the autism spectrum, ASC can design and implement an individualized, comprehensive behavioral and educational program that addresses the unique needs of the client. Visit us at www.autismconsultants.com

How TACA Helps Orange County 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.