Webinars
We realize TACA cannot have chapters in every town and every state, but we know many families need us. TACA families need information in a way that is more convenient to them, and as a response to their needs, we are now pleased to offer webinars for our members.
TACA Webinars will be offered based on our Autism Journey Blueprints so members can follow along on their journey based on topic, needs and age of the child. The four topics will include:
| Educational All school related topics including: IEP’s, homeschooling, legal, therapies, evaluations, curriculum |
Resources Resources include all financial, services, insurance and therapies |
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| Autism Journey Blueprint Path by age - Years 1-3 - Years 4 to teen - Teens - Adults |
Medical & Diet This topic includes all topics related to medical and dietary interventions |
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TACA Autism Journey Blueprints can be found: https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/autism-journey-blueprints/
TACA will be holding webinars with featured physicians, researchers, attorneys, therapists and knowledgeable providers to help educate and empower families living with autism. Be sure to bookmark this page for more details.
Upcoming webinars:
| Topic | Type of Webinar | Date & Time | Presenter | ||
| Everything on a Budget – Medical | Medical & Diet | June 5 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Holly Bortfeld TACA |
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| What is MAPS? What parents of children with autism need to know: From the Director of Medical Academy of Pediatrics Special needs |
Medical & Diet | June 7 11 am PST/ 2-3pm EST |
Dr. Dan Rossignol | ||
| Starting medical intervention for autism spectrum disorders | Medical & Diet | June 13 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Lisa Ackerman TACA |
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| Autism On Public Assistance | Resources | June 19 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Holly Bortfeld TACA |
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| Supplements & Autism – A primer for parents starting the biomed journey |
Medical & Diet | June 21 11 am PST / 2-3pm EST |
Dr. Dan Rossignol | ||
| What diet does what? An explanation of the dietary interventions available | Medical & Diet | June 27 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Linda Betzold Lisa Ackerman TACA |
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| Quinn’s Journey through Autism – a story of recovery | Medical & Diet | July 10 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Holly Riley TACA |
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| Puberty and Autism: What to Expect | Medical | July 17 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Holly Bortfeld TACA |
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| Starting medical intervention: A beginners guide for parents of children with autism |
Medical & Diet | July 23 10am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Lisa Ackerman TACA |
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| Autism and persistent strep infections: what families need to know | Medical & Diet | July 30 10am PST / 1pm EST |
Dr. Nancy O’Hara www.ihealthnow.org |
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| Who Pays for What? A Guide to Coverage, Services, Providers, etc. | Resources | July 31, 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Holly Bortfeld TACA |
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| Staying in the game: Tips for advanced parents on the autism journey |
Resources | August 6 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Lisa Ackerman TACA |
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| Aggression and Anxiety in ASD: From FBAs to Treatment | Resources | August 14 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Holly Bortfeld TACA |
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| New Parent quick start – a beginners guide for families just receiving the autism diagnosis |
Resources | August 20 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Lisa Ackerman TACA |
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| Yeast Overgrowth in ASD | Medical & Diet | August 28 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST |
Holly Bortfeld TACA |
Details & Restrictions
- All TACA webinars require registration.
- Registration for webinars is available on a first come, first serve basis until capacity is reached.
- Some TACA webinars will be recorded and available for play back within 4 weeks of the original air date.
- Registration for webinars is guaranteed for TACA Pay it Forward Membership participants up to 7 days prior to the webinar air date. For more details on this program, please click here.
- We are unable to offer technical support to access webinars. Please make sure that your computer has the capability to run the software needed to participate. When you register, the email invitation to attend will include information or links to information describing minimum computer requirements.
- TACA strives to ensure that the focus of our webinars is education and support, and to provide a safe, supportive environment for our attendees. TACA reserves the right to refuse admittance to any individual.
- Webinars are available on your iPad, iPhone or Android device.
If you have any questions about TACA’s webinars, please contact Jennifer Lucero at jennifer.lucero@tacanow.org or by phone at 949-640-4401.
To suggest future webinar topics or speakers, please email your ideas to webinars@tacanow.org.
TACA webinars are sponsored by ENZYMEDICA. We greatly appreciate their support in making this possible for our members. 
We are seeking additional webinar sponsorship. For more information, please contact Violette Prentice at violette.prentice@tacanow.org or by phone at 949-640-4401.
