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Talk About Curing Autism of Southern California E-Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2011 - Reminder!

LA & SF VALLEY CHAPTER MEETING

Social Skills for Teens on the Spectrum and the PEERS Intervention Program at UCLA

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Speaker: Dr. Alexander Gantman

Dr. Gantman, Psy.D. is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology in the Dept of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA. Dr. Gantman’s work focuses on the continued development of “PEERS” to address the unique needs of teens and young adults with Asperger’s Disorder, High-Functioning Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Social skills addressed by Dr. Gantman and PEERS include communication skills, choosing appropriate relationships, dealing with social rejection, resisting peer pressure, introductory dating etiquette, and social skills relating to vocational settings. Dr. Gantman received his undergraduate degree in Psychology at UCLA, and later received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from PGSP-Stanford University Consortium.

Read More about the UCLA PEERS intervention here.
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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!

How TACA Helps Southern California 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.

Coffee Talk - Long Beach

Coffee TalkWednesday, November 9, 2011

Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families.

LONG BEACH CHAPTER MEETING

Seizures and Puberty

Friday, November 11, 2011

Come and learn what role puberty plays in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures.

Dr. Stein’s New Website: http://askdrstein.com

Read more about Dr. Stein here.

ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING

Recovered Kids

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Meeting description to be posted on the Orange County Chapter webpage - please click here to visit the Orange County Chapter webpage.

INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER MEETING

Who's Runnin' This Train?! Understanding Executive Function Challenges in Children with Special Needs

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - (pleasa note the corrected date!)

Speaker: Elizabeth Gregory, Family Coach, Piece-ful Mind Consulting

Executive Functions are to the brain what a conductor is to a train.A strong train conductor ensures that all of the train’s functions are working properly and that the train gets to its destination safely and efficiently. If the conductor was unable to perform his duties reliably and consistently, the functioning of the train would change dramatically. Likewise, if your child is unable to perform these executive functions reliably and consistently, his or her functioning is impacted. Examples of these very important skills include organization, flexibility, transitioning, and impulse control.

Read More about Elizabeth Gregory here.

Coffee Talk - Orange County

Coffee TalkMeets the 1st Tuesday of each month

The November 1st Coffee Talk in Huntington Beach is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please join us again in December.

Coffee Talk - Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley

Coffee TalkMeets the 1st Wednesday of each month

Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families.
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