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

IEPs Best Practices (Advanced)

If you are a veteran at IEP meetings, we have not forgotten about you. If you are a parent with a child who is three years of age or older and you have been attending IEP meeting for over a year and a half, please join us for our free Best Practices at IEP Meetings legal seminar. This is an intermediate seminar for parents who have been attending IEP meetings and want tips and best practices to use and some case references to look at.

**Spanish language translation is available with prior notice. Please call the TACA office at 949-640-4401.**

Using Science and Sound to Make Learning and Developmental Change for the Child with Autism

Dorinne S. Davis is the President/Founder of The Davis Center and Davis Sound Research Associates, LLC. She has over 40 years of experience as an Educational/Rehabilitative Audiologist and provides the foundation for the center's distinctive focus and evaluative capabilities. Ms. Davis is certified in 20 major sound-based therapies. She authored Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy. The Davis Center is the world's most comprehensive sound therapy center and uses a unique Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy Protocol (DETP) to identify core issues in the areas of learning, development and wellness for people of all ages. The main therapies used in The Davis Model of Sound Intervention (developed from The Tree of Sound Enhancement Therapy) are AIT, the Tomatis Method, and BioAcoustics.

Grab a girlfriend and join us for a wonderful day of fashion, food, shopping.

All proceeds benefit TACA!  

• Luncheon and vendor boutique
• Style show featuring our own autism moms!
• Raffle drawings and door prizes message from TACA fellowship with fabulous women

Participants of this workshop will learn:

• What assessments to do for your child's age (ages 2-12)?
• What you can expect from your school assessment?
• What the assessments mean?
• Once you have an assessment, next steps
• Developing goals based on the assessments
• How to teach the goals

Follow Dr. Majors and Kelly McKinnon as they explain assessments, goals and interventions, and use several case studies, in this Part 1 of a series of lectures. Stay after the lecture for a 30 minute "ask the panel" opportunity to ask questions and share information with other participants.

7575 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808
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Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Hosted by Julie Ward, mother of two recovered children.

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!

This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). It begins with an overview of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed along with how to set the stage for an abundance of communication opportunities. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, including attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities.