Orange County

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.

Are you wondering what happens at a TACA meeting? Watch our video.

Date:	Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month
Time:	1:00 – 3:30 PM
Location:	TACA National Office 2222 Martin, Suite 140 Irvine, CA 92612 Directions from your location
Coordinators:	Contact the Orange County Chapter Coordinators
Child care:	Not offered at this time, sorry.
Notes:	Unless specifically noted in the meeting description, all meetings are FREE and there is NO need to RSVP.  Except for the annual parents-only School District Roundtable meeting in December, all meetings are open to students and professionals.
	Note: Parking is free for the first 2 hours with validation.  Parking Fees are: $1.00 each 20 minutes, $3.00 per hour, or $12.00 Maximum* per day (*the maximum rate will be applied after 4 hours). Only cash or checks are accepted. Parking is free on weekend days.
	Equal Participation: Please contact TACA if you will require an accommodation to participate.
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May 12, 2012	Puberty, Sexuality and Autism
	Speaker: Cindy Underwood, MA, BCBA and Erick Leiva
	Regardless of an individual’s cognitive abilities, puberty is inevitable. Puberty combines a physically maturing body and a range of sexual and social needs and feelings. Puberty, Sexuality and Autism will provide information for parents and educators regarding Why we need to teach this topic, When we should start talking about it, What we talk about and How we teach this information to adolescents with ASD.
June 9, 2012	School Aides: Best Practices
	Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Henson
	School shadowing varies greatly depending upon the child’s age, skill level, and type of classroom. School Aides: Best Practices will help parents identify the purpose of a school shadow, the various roles shadow aides can play, as well as some strategies for working as a team with their child’s shadow and teacher(s).
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.
July 14, 2012	Diet & Biomedical Interventions on a Budget
	Speaker: Lisa Ackerman
August 11, 2012	TBA
September 8, 2012	TBA
October 13, 2012	TBA
November 10, 2012	Recovered Kids
December 8, 2012	Annual School District Round Table
	***Important: This meeting is open to parents, guardians, and caretakers of children affected by autism ONLY.

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Facebook

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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
• 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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