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"The Sandwich Kid" at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on 4/11

TACA Fashion Fundraiser 2008- save the date!

Heart of Sailing Now in California

LA Times: Disabled performers hone their craft at Inglewood studio

Medical Alert ID bands

Challenge Air back in San Diego in September

San Diego family featured on the front cover of Exceptional Parent Magazine- April Issue

Autism One Radio

USD Autism Institute Summer Conference

Our 4th Annual Family & Friends Campaign

Vision Therapy locations in San Diego County???

Oprah's Big Give - San Diego

Save The Date!!!!

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I never endorse anyone or anything. Opinions expressed in what I send out, may not be shared by me. Everything is for informational purposes only.

People who "advertise" through this newsletter have never been checked out by me. This includes professionals and even people who are interested in babysitting, etc.

Please take the time to throughly check out anyone and everyone that will be working with or caring for your child. We are all sadly aware, through news stories and word of mouth, of people who pray upon special needs children because of their extra vulnerability.

Thank you,
Valerie Dodd-Saraf

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PAUSE4kids presents this amazing community event at The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on April 11, 2008. Please join us for the Ventura County Premiere of the new Keri Bowers film The Sandwich Kid and the release of the soundtrack from Ms. Bowers' acclaimed first film Normal People Scare Me. The soundtrack includes 'Locked Inside of Me' by Taylor Dayne and a brand new version of 'What a Wonderful World' featuring Dave Koz. Twenty one local educators will be honored, there will be a silent art auction and live music, including a performance of 'What a Wonderful World'. Please join us for this 'Wonderful' evening. Free tickets are available through the PAUSE4kids website www.pause4kids.org

To all who supported this event last year, and those who are interested in joining us this year,

This is a "save the date" for the 2nd Annual TACA Fashion Fundraiser to be held on Saturday November 15th at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, 11-2, just like last year. We are planning on an even better event this year! Thanks so much for supporting TACA last year, and I hope you can join us again in November! More information will be sent as it gets closer!

All the best-
Janice O'Sullivan
Fashion Coordinator
858-336-1052
www.weekendersusa.com/janiceosullivan

Heart of Sailing introduces sailing to children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities as a form of education and recreational therapy.

Daysails are now available in Long Beach, San Diego and Dana Point. Special sails for "Dad's Only" and "Mom's Only" and feel free to bring a friend! Space is getting very limited, so please click on the "port" of choice, ASAP!

Performing Arts Studio West is a unique training and career management center.

By Susan Brink, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
April 7, 2008

"Anybody here ever have a dog?" Raymond Parker, an actor, stand-up comic, writer and acting teacher, calls out to his class. The hands of roughly 20 of the 30 students fly up. "Did you ever wonder what your dog was thinking?" he asks.

Let's face it. Who hasn't?

Hi everyone. As summer approaches, some of us are making plans for camps that will require we entrust our loved ones to others. Our child's allergy issues could raise serious concerns. So, forwarding some information on med alert bracelets that may be of interest. Started by a mom whose 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type I diabetes.

http://www.n-styleid.com/aboutus_fs.html

Hoping all is well!
Lucile

Hi everyone. Challenger Air is back to offer the opportunity to children with special needs and their families to fly an airplane this September 6 (yes, it is a way off but it takes a lot of planning!).

Details: 2008 San Diego, CA "Fly Day" at Brown Field on Saturday, September 6, 2008. You are welcome to register online for the event at www.challengeair.org. Up to 135 registrants allowed.

We participated in this and though I was kissing the ground when I landed, it was an absolutely amazing experience to see my little man Connor (aged 9) flying a plane. Brown airfield was filled with fun activities that included getting to go in a firetruck, bouncey, face painting, dancing, hot dogs, meeting with retired Marine pilots, seeing great families and kids, etc. The hangar is filled with activities including a "training center" where children and parents are given preliminaries in flying. There are several planes the kids can check out and take pictures in as well. There can be a wait despite your assigned flight time so just be ready to go with the flow!

The way it works is your child sits up front with the pilot. The nervous-about-to-have-a-heart-attack parent sits in the back (I was able to talk my wonderful mom into joining me!). Once the plane is up in the air over the Otay Mesa lakes (I believe) the pilot literally turns the plane over to the child - ready to take over of course if necessary. Connor took great joy pulling back to take us straight up and sideways ... Here are some photos to hopefully entice you to do this!

Pilots who fly with you and your child all donate their time, gas and planes to make this happen. Our pilot had flown in all the way from Texas. Quite an amazing group.
Lucile

I am writing in the hopes that by sharing our family's experience - that of a military family with a young child diagnosed with autism - I might shed some light on the unique difficulties faced by servicemembers and their families who find themselves literally fighting on two fronts. One spouse is engaged in multiple deployments to support our country's efforts in Iraq, and the other is at home fighting the daily battle to acquire and maintain minimal therapy and services for a child whose immediate and future independence, safety, and quality of life depend on it.

The Real World of Autism with Chantal Sicile- Kira
Tuesday, April 8, 1:30 pm ET
(Shows archeived for your listening pleasure)

Guest: Lynette Louise
Topic: Lynette's life-long journey helping her 4 children with autism grow into independent adults (3 are now on their own), and her one woman show:
THING TO THING TO THING

Chantal and Lynette discuss how she raised four adopted autistic sons; how neurofeedback has been helpful; and her one-woman show, which is making local headlines around the country. Her one-woman comedic play on autism, entitled THING TO THING TO THING- From Crazy To Sane With Biofeedback, Autism And The Brain, recalls her unconventional journey. www.lynettelouise.com.

Autism Making a Difference, Inc
Consulting & Coaching & Training
www.chantalsicile-kira.com
Author of 2005 ASA Outstanding Book
Latest book:Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

The University of San Diego Autism Institute is the most progressive, respectful, and hope-filled conference on autism that I've ever attended. Please forward this attachment to all appropriate connections and distribution lists. Anyone who works with people with autism, as well as family members of individuals with autism will find this conference transformational. Please help spread the word!

For more information on the USD Autism Institute, visit www.sandiego.edu/autisminstitute/.

Dear TACA Family:
Since I started TACA, so many people have asked me, "How can I help?" I have always responded by telling them to take care of their family and beloved children.

In the last few years, we have asked you to go a little further - to reach out to your extended community of family and friends to raise awareness about autism and to help TACA raise funds to continue its mission of improving the quality of life for people with autism.

Does anybody know of or have experience in getting vision therapy in the north county inland or central SD area? My nephew is getting vision therapy but it's up in Carlsbad which is a very long drive. Please email thuyngocduong@excite.com for your experiences in vision therapy at other sites in San Diego. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Thu-Mai

Hello Everyone,
I am very please to report to you that St. Madeleine Sophie's Center has already raised the needed $10,000 to qualify for Ophrah's Big Give - San Diego.

I want to personally thank all of you for making a donation towards this awesome opportunity!!!

Viewers of 10News will be asked to vote online at www.10News.com from Saturday, April 12 through Thursday, April 17. The non-profit with the highest number of votes will receive the match! The winner will be revealed in a 30- minute special airing Friday, April 18th on 10News.

Thanks again and God Bless,
Valerie Saraf
St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Oprah's Big Give - San Diego