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Talk About Curing Autism of Orange County E-NewsletterJUNE 2015 |
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Events
TACA of Orange County Chapter Coordinators
Michelle Burt and
Simran Mangat-Garcia
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!
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.Coffee Talk - Irvine, CA
Tuesday,
June 16, 2015
- 9:30 - 11:30 AM
- TACA Irvine Office
2222 Martin St. Ste. 140 Irvine, CA 92612 - Driving Directions
Join us for Coffee Talk and get your questions answered about IEPs, traditional and biomedical therapies, insurance and so much more. This is an excellent opportunity to learn while connecting with other autism caregivers.
***Parents and/or immediate family members or guardians only at Coffee Talk for Support and Confidentiality***
Free Parking first two hours. No RSVP required.
Parking Validations Provided
Sorry, no childcare offered at this time.
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.
Coffee Talk & Play - Irvine, CA
Tuesday,
June 30, 2015
- 9:30 - 11:30 AM
- We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
23572 Moulton Pkwy #102
Laguna Woods, CA 92637 - Driving Directions
Come get help and support while your kids play! Join us for Coffee Talk and get your questions answered about IEPs, traditional and biomedical therapies, insurance and so much more.
Kids can play for $7 and stay afterwards to play all day.
April is Autism Awareness Month but autism doesn’t stop in April and neither does TACA. TACA provides families with education, resources and support all year long. So we are asking families for help IN JUNE by participating in our Family & Friends Campaign to tell your story. It's a quick and easy way to help support TACA. The campaign runs through June, so please consider joining our Chapter team.
Get started: http://ff.tacanow.org/
TACA Legal Advocacy Program Collaborates with the Special Education Law Firm to provide FREE Legal Clinics
Thursday,
June 11, 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.
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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.
ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL EVENT
Pump It Up – Sensory Jump Night
Monday, June 29
- 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.
TACA National Autism Conference
October 23-24, 2015
TACA’s National Autism Conference will be October 23 and 24 at the Hilton in Orange County.
This year’s Conference will feature three tracks to choose from on each day plus a Friday evening coffee talk. Register early for lowest prices. Registration includes both days, lunch on both days, conference workbooks for both days, snacks and autism-friendly exhibitors sharing their products and services to help you learn.
Speakers include: Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Dan Rossignol, Dr. Bob Sears, Dr. Nancy O’Hara, Dr. Suzanne Goh, Dr. Madeleine Cunningham, Elizabeth McCoy, Esq, Tim Adams, Esq, Lisa Ackerman, Dr. Mitch Perlman.
Check out the details on the TACA Conference website and get yourself registered: tacaautismconference.com
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 Orange County on Facebook!
TACA of Orange County is on Facebook
Connect with your old and new TACA friends alike, online!
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.