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Orange County

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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Orange County - Costa Mesa

Date:	Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month
Time:	1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:	TACA Office (new location) 3070 Bristol Street, Suite 340 Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 Driving Directions ***Free parking in the adjacent building parking structure; please do NOT park in the Hilton parking structure across the street.
Coordinators:	Contact Lisa Ackerman and Barbara Barboza
Child care:	Not offered at this time, sorry
Note:	• 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.

September 11	Advanced Biomedical interventions
	Presenter: Dr. Jerry Kartzinel – Kartzinel Wellness Center, Irvine, CA About Dr. Jerry Kartzinel Dr Jerry Kartzinel is Board Certified pediatrician and a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. He specializes in the recovery of neurodevelopmental, chronic neuro-inflammatory diseases, and hormonal dysfunctions. After receiving his medical degree at St Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his residency in pediatric medicine in the Air Force. Following Desert Storm, Dr Kartzinel practiced general pediatrics in private practice for 10 years until his fourth boy was diagnosed with Autism. A nationally recognized speaker and New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. Kartzinel has presented medical interventions that work to improve the lives of his patients who suffer from many types of medical conditions that include: autism, allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, sleep cycle disruptions, and hormonal imbalances. He regularly teaches Continuing Medical Educations courses on children's health issues to physicians and other health professionals. His clinical approach is to treat the whole patient by carefully obtaining a full and complete history and based on this history, obtaining very detailed laboratory evaluations. Individualized plans are implemented integrating the very latest medical interventions that include both traditional and complimentary medicine approaches.

October 8	NO TACA CM Meeting
	At the www.defeatautismnow.com conference in Long Beach. Join TACA friends for coffee talk at the conference on Friday night October 8th.

November 13	7th Annual Recovered from Autism Presentation
	TACA’s annual meeting features the detailed stories of recovery for children once diagnosed with autism and now recovered. Location: Rock Harbor Church

December 11	8th Annual School District Roundtable
	All must RVSP to attend. Must be a parent or caretaker for a child on the spectrum. Location: Rock Harbor Church

Autism Journey Seminars

What:	Come and learn about how to navigate the autism journey from experienced TACA parents.
When:	September 25, 2010
Time:	8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where:	TACA Office 3070 Bristol St, Suite 340 Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 Driving Directions ***Free parking in the adjacent building parking structure; please do NOT park in the Hilton parking structure across the street.
To RSVP:	Please Register Online.
	Goals of the Seminar After receiving the diagnosis of autism for a beloved child (or children), parents typically struggle as they search through various resources to locate information needed to help their child the fastest. The goal of the one-day Autism Journey Orientation is to provide parents and caretakers the “jump start” they need at the beginning of their journey from parents who have “been there, done that.” In addition to sage advice, parents who attend will receive: an overview of beginning therapies and biomedical intervention, where to go for what information, and recommended first steps. The seminar will be given by experienced parents who volunteer their time in providing the education new parents need. Who should Attend? This one-day seminar is geared for parents and caretakers of children affected by autism. Content will be provided in an “overview” presentation with web and book resource information for additional details. This seminar is geared to parents and caretakers new to the autism journey (less than 18 months) who have not yet started a behavioral/educational program or biomedical testing and interventions. 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 Seminar Costs & Online Registration Register Online Parents/Caretakers: $20 registration per person OR $35 per couple Scholarships are encouraged for families in need. Please contact Moira Giammatteo for more information. Available spaces are LIMITED! Be sure to register at least 10 days before the seminar! Mail Registration Please make your check payable to “TACA”. Mail fee to TACA at 3070 Bristol Street, #340, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Registrants MUST INCLUDE: Name, Email address, Phone # and Mailing Address. Available spaces are LIMITED! Be sure to register at least 10 days before the seminar! Refund policy No refunds 48 hours before the event or for “no shows” Babysitting Sorry, babysitting and child care are NOT available at these seminars. For more information, please contact the TACA Office. Look forward to seeing you there!

Coffee Talk

What:	Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families.
When:	3rd Thursday of each month
Time:	11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where:	TACA Office 3070 Bristol St, Suite 340 Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 Driving Directions
To RSVP:	Roxanne Hall at (949) 640-4401 Please RSVP by 5 pm the Wednesday before the date!
Notes:	Parking is paid by attendees at $1.50/half hour or $3.00/hour. Sorry, TACA is not able to cover parking for this event. You must RSVP so we know how many will attend Childcare is not available, sorry. This is an adult only meeting. Look forward to seeing you there!

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:

AAC Friendship Group

What:	If your non-verbal or low-communicating child with autism uses Assistive Technology to communicate, you are welcome to join our AAC Friendship Group. For kids who type to communicate, it's a great opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and feelings on a wide range of topics in a relaxed and supportive environment. So bring your letterboard, your Go-Talk, your Lightwriter, or your Dynawrite and come make some friends!
When:	August 28, and September 18, 2010 4th Saturday of each month (except for June and September 2010)
Time:	11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where:	TACA Office 3070 Bristol St, Suite 340 Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 Driving Directions
To RSVP:	If you would like more information, please call Karen at (714) 490-3780 or Nancy at (949) 412-0502.
Notes:	For the months of June and September, we will meeting on the third Saturday of the month. We will be meeting at another location for the month of July (TBD). We apologize for any inconveniences . Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or other guardian. We look forward to seeing you there!

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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 in California. 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:

Step 4 - Click on “Join This Group”
Step 5 - Set your account to “Individual Emails,” “Daily Digest” or “Web Only.”

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