TACA Mentors
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TACA Mentor Program Attending a comprehensive autism conference can be overwhelming for parents who are new to the diagnosis or simply pursuing new avenues of intervention. Parents often need someone to walk with them the first mile. And we will. We will listen and help you understand the treatments and therapies as they apply to your child's development. We will help you make sense of the often-times confusing array of choices and how best to start helping your child now. TACA Mentor Moms & Dads The mentor program is based on the Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) www.tacanow.org mentoring program that has been so successful it is now a vital component of the conference. We have found that many families new to the autism diagnosis of a loved one, offering a parent mentor can help ease the frustration, navigate the confusing "system" and help jump start the family with action for their child affected by autism. TACA Mentor Parents will be available to help you in the following ways: ■ INTRODUCTORY MIXER is a great place to set the stage for the entire conference on Thursday, May 27, 6:30-10:00 p.m. New parents will get an opportunity to meet the Mentor Parents as well as other new parents. Appetizers, soft drinks and a cash bar will be available. It’ll be a fun and relaxing evening to kick off the conference. ■ BEFORE the conference day begins: Sit down with a knowledgeable mentor, talk about your child, and map out a plan of the talks you need to see. ■ AFTER the conference day is over: In a comfortable setting sit with you mentor and review what you heard during the day and how this information can be applied to your child’s needs. ■ DURING the conference: You have a burning question right now? Mentors will be available to answer questions and help you apply what you just learned. ■ AFTER the conference is concluded mentoring can continue via email for follow up questions and support along the autism journey. Anyone is welcome to request a mentor. This mentor program has no cost and is a valuable service only available to Autism One conference attendees. You can request a mentor when you register. You can request a mentor when you sign-in. Or you can ask questions of mentors during the conference. TACA Mentors are fellow, volunteer parents with a wealth of knowledge, many with a recovered child or with a child well on the road to recovery. The Autism One mentors have guided hundreds of families. They are uniquely qualified in three critical areas: 1. Biomedical Treatments; 2. Behavioral Therapies and; 3. IEPs and dealing with school districts Autism One is delighted to partner with Talk About Curing Autism (TACA). More information about TACA and their work is available at www.TACANow.org.  |
