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Talk About Curing Autism of Sonoma Couty - Santa Rosa E-NewsletterMARCH 2011 | |||||
CHAPTER MEETINGImproving Reading Skills in Students with Autism Spectrum DisorderSaturday, March 5, 2011
Speaker: Kat Vaughan from Lindamood-Bell Kat Vaughan (MBA) is a Center Director with Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes in San Rafael, Ca. She’s held this position for three years. In the summer of 2010 Kat also launched a Lindamood-Bell seasonal summer clinic in Santa Rosa, Ca. Her background in education includes directing a middle school and forming a non-profit to support education and charitable projects in Guatemala. This presentation includes a thorough description of a language-processing paradigm based on Dual Coding Theory, a widely accepted Theory that explains the connection between imagery, language and cognition. Results are provided taken from schools and private learning centers that have used specific programs that develop imagery and apply it to reading and comprehension. Also included are results from students who have been diagnosed with Autism. | 2011 Tax Season | ||||
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Events
TACA of Santa Rosa Chapter Coordinators
Nancy Cook and Vicki Straight
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!
UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETING
Taxes
Saturday, April 2, 2011
- 9:30 - 11:30 AM
- Becoming Independent
1425 Corporate Center Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
- Driving Directions
Speaker: Nancy Cook, Sonoma County – Santa Rosa Chapter Coordinator
Join us for information to help you calculate your taxes. We will have special GFCFSF products for the first 5 who sign in.
How TACA Helps Santa Rosa 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 of 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, who receive additional education from TACA's Foundation Office.