Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley

Come to a TACA Meeting!

TACA holds monthly meetings in many locations throughout the United States that feature educational speakers on important topics and allow family members to connect with one another and stay on top of the latest information in the autism world.

Each TACA group maintains a resource library of the latest autism books and DVDs/CDs that can be checked out by members at no charge.

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Date:	Meets the 1st or 2nd Sunday of each month
Time:	4:00 – 6:00 PM
Location:	The Congregational Church of the Chimes 14115 Magnolia Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Directions from your location
Coordinators:	Contact Moira Giammatteo and Holly Riley
Child care:	Not Available at this time, sorry.
	Equal Participation: Please contact TACA if you will require an accommodation to participate.
June 3, 2012	Teaching Cognitive Skills to Children with Autism
	Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Tarbox
	Dr. Jonathan Tarbox is the Executive Director of Autism Research Group, as well as the Director of Research and Development at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. Dr. Tarbox values his connections to the parent community and has presented at a variety of conferences for family members of individuals with ASD in the U.S. and abroad, including the Autism Society of America, Families for Effective Autism Treatment, Parents Helping Parents, the National Autism Association, the Back to School Autism Conference series, the Special Needs Network, the Autism Society of Montreal, the Autism Society of Istanbul, Turkey, and the International Autism Conference in Amman, Jordan. Dr. Tarbox is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral, and he received his PhD in Behavior Analysis from the University of Nevada, Reno. His early career included positions at the New England Center for Children and the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Tarbox has conducted basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research and has over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters in scientific texts, and articles in popular media. In addition, Dr. Tarbox is co-editing the Handbook of Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Research, Practice, and Policy, to be published by Springer Publishing in 2012. Dr. Tarbox’s areas of emphasis in research include behavioral approaches to complex language and cognition, the role of technology in treatment and training, and randomized controlled trials of autism treatment. Dr. Tarbox currently serves on the board of editors of The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, Behavior Analysis in Practice, and Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders and is affiliate faculty at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology.
June 10, 2012	About: The TACA Family Picnic is a family-oriented annual event. We encourage our members to attend this fun filled day, where there are activities for the children, vendors, resource providers, event sponsors, GFCF food, snacks, beverages and entertainment. Date: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM Registration: On-site registration will only be available if tickets still remain, Note: this event has sold out in the past. Location: Phoenix Club 1340 S Sanderson Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806-5629 Driving Directions Parking & Directions: Parking: The Phoenix Club has limited parking additional parking is available on the street or in local lots. All events will occur at the Phoenix Club in a secure area. Driving Directions: From the 57 freeway, take the Ball Road exit (head east), turn right at Phoenix Club Dr/ Auto Center, turn right at S Sanderson, destination will be on the left. At the Picnic: This year’s picnic will feature: Gluten-Free Casein-Free Food Court Options: In-n-Out Burger Trailer, Taco Lady &BBQ compliments of Bourbon Street Bar & Grill /Heroes Bar & Grill/ Joe’s Tavern! Carnival Rides include: Classic Carousel, Kids Swing Chairs, Lady-Bug Ride and Roc-O-Plane. Over 35 resources in our vendor information faire Fun Activities: Bounce House, Bubble Machines, Jungle-Rama, Mist Machine, Miniature Golf, Sidewinder Rock Wall and a Balloon Artist Space for traditional Picnic Games: Softball, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Basketball, Soccer, Ping Pong, Pool Table, Football Silent Auction and Raffle Items. Special musical guests and surprises! Sponsorship and vendor faire opportunities available – Help spread the fun, plan a kid activity for your table! Rain or shine- the activities, entertainment, and refreshments will begin at 11:00 am. We suggest that you arrive early! NO PETS ARE ALLOWED! Only service animals with appropriate markings and identification will be allowed. Sponsorship Opportunities: Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities.
June 30, 2012	Autism Journey Seminar
	Seminar Agenda: *Introductions & review of the agenda *What’s in a diagnosis? *Surviving the first year *Who Pays for WHAT??! *Biomedical (necessary tests and protocols) *Traditional Therapies (including: behavioral, academic, play therapies, social skills, speech & more!) *Dietary Interventions *Your Child’s Legal Rights *Organization & Planning 101 *Questions and Answers Click here for more information or to register.

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Yahoo!

Email lists are a great way to stay connected between meetings. You can subscribe, read emails and ask questions all related to autism. These lists connect you to other parents like you!

Here is how to connect:
Step 1 – Get a Yahoo! user ID and password
Step 2 – Search for groups in your area. Here are some groups we like:

• TACA-USA
• AutismInterventionSoCal
• TACAvalley
• TACA Dads

Step 3 – Click on “Join This Group”

Step 4 – Set your account to “Individual Emails,” “Daily Digest” or “Web Only.”

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