San Diego
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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San Diego
| Date: | Typically meets the fourth Tuesday of each month (except August and December) |
| Time: | 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Please note room change: We are now meeting in the Lower Fireside room. Park in the lower (southern) parking lot for best access to our new room. Lower Fireside is DOWNSTAIRS in the main church building. |
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| Note: | We have no affiliation to the church, so please do not contact them regarding our group. |
| Coordinators: | Contact Becky Estepp |
| Child care: | We are sorry – this service is no longer available. |
| July 28 | Leila McGehee-Tucker, Certified Traditional Naturopath, Certified Nutritional Counseling, Certified Homeopathy, Certified Defeat Autism Now
The Pros and Cons of Using Homeopathic Medicines as an Alternative to Vaccinations & Which Homeopathic Medicines to Use for Flus, Colds and Other Infections Leila is a trained specialist in natural medicine that specializes in the care and management of acute and chronic conditions affecting women and children of all ages. As a trained doctor of Naturopath, Leila applies basic naturopathic principles that work with the body's own natural ability to heal itself by restoring and maintaining optimal health. She takes a personal approach to regain and maintain your health by working to develop personal health plans. These may include diet and lifestyle options as well as natural therapies that are designed specifically for each one of her clients. |
| August | No Meeting |
| September 22 |
Elizabeth Mc Coy
Special Needs Trusts: Leave Your Children With A Plan
Attorney Elizabeth McCoy will explain why having a special needs trust in place is critical for your child with autism. She will explain the different types of special needs trusts and the pros and cons of each. A properly drafted special needs trust will help ensure that there will always be resources and a friend, advocate and protector of the legal rights for your child with autism. Gain peace of mind! Attend this special presentation to understand what every parent of a child with autism needs to know. Attorney Elizabeth McCoy has practiced law in California since 1997. Mrs. McCoy graduated from Washington University School of Law. She is a regular event sponsor at TACA, CAN/Autism Speaks events, and REINS therapeutic horsemanship, where Mrs. McCoy established two scholarships for children with autism. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of special needs trusts. |
Coffee Talk with Sharon and Julie
| What: | Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Hosted by Sharon and Julie, grandmother and mother of two recovered children. |
| When: | Last Friday of the month July 31, August 28 and September 25, 2009 |
| Time: | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Where: | TACA's office - 3070 Bristol Street #340, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
| To RSVP: | Roxanne Hall at (949) 640-4401 Please RSVP by 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the date! |
| Notes: |
We look forward to seeing you there! |
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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 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:
- TACA-USA
- TACAdads just for dads!
- AutismInterventionSoCal
- AutismInterventionCentralCA
- AutismInterventionCentralCoast
- AutismInterventionNorthernCA
- AutismInterventionBayArea
- AutismIntervention_SanDiego
- Autism_Inlandempire_SoCal
- TACAvalley
Step 4 - Click on “Join This Group”
Step 5 - Set your account to “Individual Emails,” “Daily Digest” or “Web Only.”
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