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Talk About Curing Autism of Hawaii E-NewsletterOCTOBER 2011 | |||||||
HAWAII CHAPTER MEETINGBehavioral Interventions - A Parent PerspectiveMonday, October 3, 2011Note: The October Chapter Meeting date is different from our regular pattern of meetings usually on the 2nd Monday of each month.
***IMPORTANT: This is a PARENT ONLY meeting. All ASD children need behavioral interventions, but which behavioral intervention(s) is best for your child and family? Come hear 3 different TACA families discuss the behavioral interventions they use. Presenting will be:
You will learn why these families chose these interventions for their child, an explanation of each intervention, the pros and cons of each program and more – all from a parent perspective. Presenters will be available for small group discussions following the meeting. |  Capital One Credit Card Benefiting TACATurn your day-to-day purchases into a real contribution to TACA with a Capital One card. A $25 donation will go directly to TACA when you make your first purchase, and you'll earn 1% cash rewards on all purchases thereafter, all automatically issued to TACA.
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Events
TACA of Hawaii Chapter Coordinators
Tina Chorman and Debbie Zimmerman
About TACA
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help improve the quality of life for people with autism.
DISCLAIMER: Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides general information regarding medical research, treatment options, therapies and nutrition to the autism community. The information comes from a variety of sources and is not independently verified by TACA. Nothing presented in print or at meetings should be construed as medical or legal advice. Always consult your child's doctor regarding his or her individual needs. Finally, it is recommended that you DO NOT SHARE CONFIDENTIAL information about your child!
Party at the Plaza Sponsors:
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENT
Party at the Plaza
Sunday, October 23, 2011
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Waimalu Plaza
98-1277 Kaahumanu Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701 - Driving Directions
- Party at the Plaza website: www.partyatplaza.org
UPCOMING HAWAII CHAPTER MEETING
Muscles: Could This be the Missing Link in Your Child’s Speech Program?
Monday, November 14, 2011
- Registration begins at 6:45 PM
Meeting are from 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Kaimuki Christian Church
(Meets in the 2nd Floor Sanctuary)
1117 Koko Head Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816 - Driving Directions
Speaker: Trini Myers, Director, Speech Pathology of Hawaii
Could your child’s speech challenges be related to the structure of his mouth and/or face? Could postural and muscle issues interfere with his communication? Come learn about Myofunctional Therapy from a speech language pathologist (SLP) who evaluates the whole person when determining treatment.For more information on Trini Myers and Speech Pathology of Hawaii visit: www.speechsolutionshawaii.com
How TACA Helps Hawaii Families
TACA does not charge admission to the meetings, nor does it assess annual membership fees for families it supports. Meetings feature:
- Free TACA Autism Journey Guides (over 300 pages of collective knowledge gathered from experienced paraprofessionals and parents) are offered to all parents who are attending their first Chapter meeting.
- Speakers on topics ranging from traditional therapies, integrated medical treatments, education, and legal support.
- TACA's Parent Mentors - one-on-one access to experienced families who have successfully navigated the challenges of finding appropriate treatments and educational opportunities for their children, and who receive additional education from TACA's Foundation Office.