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!

Childcare is not available, sorry. This is an adult only meeting.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Defeat Autism Now! Biomedical Treatment of Autism Protocol from a Father and DAN! Practitioner's Perspective

It is out of sheer joy, gratitude and duty that Dr. Sletten has decided to expand his practice as a Defeat Autism Now! Practitioner who has completed the Basic and Advanced Clinician Training. He offers his expertise as a doctor and dad to those parents and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who want the best chance of healing for their child.

What is not surprising is that the same biomedical principles that can lead to health and recovery for ASD patients also apply to numerous other conditions; such as asthma, allergy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other chronic illnesses.

Dr. Sletten is a California native who grew up in the Los Angeles area. He graduated Cum Laude with a Biology degree from the University of California, Irvine, but it was human physiology and nutrition that inspired his quest to enter the field of medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, and completed a three year residency at the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC), in affiliation with the UCLA School of Medicine Division of Family Medicine. He is currently a Board Certified Family Physician and Diplomat with the American College of Family Medicine. Following residency, he completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine, also with VCMC and UCLA; and he earned a Certificate of Added Qualification from the American College of Sports Medicine and maintains Membership.

Is your child having behavioral problems at school?  Has your child been suspended?  Learn the proper laws and procedures that must be followed as well as ideas on how to handle behavioral issues during the IEP process.

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

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!

Childcare is not available, sorry. This is an adult only meeting.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Major Changes in Special Education Law: What You Need to Know to Help your Child and How to Navigate the System

Being the parent of a special needs child is difficult enough already, making sure your children have the services they need shouldn't make it harder. For parents of special needs children, the special education process can be intimidating and confusing. This is ever more concerning when facing the school district's budget crisis and cuts in services. Parents typically do not have the legal knowledge necessary to ensure that their school or Regional Center provides an appropriate education for their child. Join us for Sarit's lecture and learn what you can do to help secure appropriate services for your child from transitioning from Early Start to preschool, preschool to kindergarten, elementary school to middle school and middle school to high school.

Sarit is a special education attorney and a proud parent of a child with autism. For more information visit her website.