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Talk About Curing Autism of Hawaii E-NewsletterMAY 2014 |
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Come to a TACA Meeting and/or Coffee Talk!TACA Hawaii holds meetings and Coffee Talks throughout the year. Our meetings feature educational speakers on important topics for ASD families. Our Coffee Talks provide more intimate settings where families can informally network, share resources and speak with seasoned parents. Here are the upcoming events for the TACA Hawaii Chapter: |
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Events
TACA of Hawaii Chapter Coordinators
Kiele Pennington and
Kaliko Martinez
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!
TACA is committed to ensuring equal participation of all its members. Please contact us if you will require an accommodation to participate in this activity.Coffee Talk - Home School
Sunday,
May 4, 2014
- 4:00 - 6:00 PM
- Coffee Talk
3601 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816 - Driving Directions
Coffee Talk – Home school is a talk specifically for parents who are currently homeschooling or are interested in learning more from homeschooling moms. This talk will be hosted by Lisa Reeder.
RSVPs help our Coffee Talk hosts plan for the event. In the case there are no RSVPs, the host will not plan to hold the meeting. No notice will be sent in this case. If you need to cancel your RSVP, please use the same link to do so.
Childcare: None offered at this time.
Please join us as we walk together in the VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK!
Saturday, May 17, 2014
The 36th Annual CHARITY WALK on Oahu will take place on: SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 @ 7:00 AM (Breakfast begins at 5:30 am, Pre-Walk Activities at 6:30 am)!
Where: McCOY PAVILION’S KEY HOLE AREA at ALA MOANA BEACH PARK.
All walkers must be walking by 7:00 am!!!
The Charity Walk is one of our favorite fundraisers for TACA HI! The money raised from those who walk comes back to TACA HI and tells the Walk Grant Committee how committed our families are to support this organization! Monies raised from this fundraiser go to carry on our TACA HI programs, support, educational opportunities, and family events. We all want more family events this year!!
Anyone can walk! Please invite your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, clients, schools, and clubs to join TACA Hawaii and walk to support our programs during a morning of fun, food, entertainment, and a little exercise.
This is a fun event for the whole family to join in on! To participate, each walker must raise $35 ($25 for those under 18 years old – including infants. Each walker, including infants, must fill out a registration form. You can get this from TACA HI. Remember to keep track of your donations.
This year, we have a TACA Hawaii page you can create to help ask donors to support you & your family in the Walk.
Please visit http://hawaii.tacanow.org/2014/charitywalk/ and create a team. This will be a little different than a Family & Friends page as this all funds collected here will be sent to accompany your registration in the walk. Your minimum goal can be the amount needed to register your group or family.
For example, the Pennington Family minimum goal would be $155 – Mom & Dad &70 ($35 each) plus Son $35 (just turned 18 years old) plus 2 little kids $50 ($25 each)!
Your goal can be higher! Remember ALL funds go toward running our TACA Hawaii chapter. This year we are working to raise money to continue our TACA efforts and also to provide more family events this year!!!
Coffee Talk - Manoa
Thursday,
May 22, 2014 Thursday, June 26, 2014
- 9:30 AM
- Manoa McDonalds
2915 East Manoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96822 - Driving Directions
Come chat with other parents of ASD children. Search for solutions and share resources. Hosted by Kaliko Martinez.
Childcare: None offered at this time.
Coffee Talk - Windward
Friday,
June 20, 2014
- 7:00 PM
- Starbucks Kaneohe
46-023 Kamehameha Highway (across from Windward Mall) Kanehoe, HI - Driving Directions
Come chat with other parents of ASD children. Search for solutions and share resources. This coffee talk is hosted by Teresa Chao.
RSVPs help our Coffee Talk hosts plan for the event. In the case there are no RSVPs, the host will not plan to hold the meeting. No notice will be sent in this case. If you need to cancel your RSVP, please use the same link to do so.
Childcare: None offered at this time.
TACA Hawaii Social Skills Group for Teens with Aspergers
Dates: Monday & Wednesdays in June 2 & July 23 plus 2 Friday or Saturday outings
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 1 Ohana Nui Way Honolulu
Assets School Campus
For: Children ages 12‐19 with High Functioning Autism/ Aspergers
Research notes that a social impairment is a key diagnostic indicator of autism spectrum disorders. Treatment programs which target peer interactions are necessary to develop the skills for maintaining conversation, taking perspectives, playing appropriately, controlling emotional expression, negotiating conflict, and experiencing intimacy. Without these experiences in childhood, establishing a positive adult experience is difficult.
To address this need TACA Hawaii in conjunction with the Creative Connections Foundation pleased to offer a 8-week semi-structured social group for adolescents with High functioning autism spectrum disorders. Children will receive a 120-minute bi-weekly therapeutic group targeting specific and developmentally appropriate social skills. They will also have an opportunity to generalize their skills in natural community settings.
Cost: FREE due to the gracious funding of TACA Hawaii
To apply: Complete application form and submit byMay 19th mail, fax or email to: Dr. Gaby Toloza, 40 Aulike Street, #411, Kailua HI 96734
Fax: 1‐888‐482‐4119 Email: gtoloza@mac.com
Got questions? Contact Dr. Gaby Toloza at (808) 348‐5056 or via gtoloza@mac.com
TACA’S BIGGEST campaign of the year continues through May and we need YOU!
What can you do to help to help more families like yours? Take ACTION by telling your family story. Celebrate your child and give thanks for all that TACA provides by participating in our Family and Friends Campaign! When your family and friends support you and cheer you on, they will be helping TACA reach more families like yours. Click now to join our Chapter team and start today!
TACA Hawaii Parent Support Line
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is pleased to announce the extension of its services in Hawaii to now offer the TACA Hawaii parent support line. This program will allow families and caregivers to call TACA parent support staff for Hawaii specific information on resources and support as they navigate their own personal autism journey. The TACA Hawaii phone line will utilize current TACA resources along with Hawaii specific information in providing assistance to family members. Hawaii families will now be able to call locally for support and resources – furthering TACA’s mission to educate, empower and support families affected by autism. Our goal is to provide Hawaii families a quick and effective way to connect to resources and move forward in accessing services and support for their child affected by autism and family.
TACA Hawaii’s parent support line will begin taking calls on November 15, 2013. Messages left during time of high call volume or non-operating hours will be returned within 24 – 48 hours. Families can call TACA’s toll free line at 855-726-7810 to be directed to TACA Hawaii parent support line staff.
Kona Marathon
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Have you ever raced along a breathtaking coastline and through black volcanic lava fields? Well now’s your chance! Go tropical with us and take that well deserved Hawaiian vacation!
Be a Part of TACA!
Give Back to Your Community!
Become a TACA Parent Mentor!
Are you a parent or primary care giver of a child (or adult) with autism? Do you have at least 2 years of experience implementing biomed? Do you know about your local resources? Would you like to give back to your community and become a volunteer TACA Parent Mentor?
We would love to hear from you. If you meet these requirements and you are interested in volunteering, sign up on our website here:
www.tacanow.org/about-taca/parent-mentor-program/
Thank you!
Moira Giammatteo
Program Manager Scholarships, Mentors
and Parent Support
Join TACA of Hawaii on Facebook!
TACA of Hawaii is on Facebook! Connect with your old and new TACA friends alike, online!
Easter Seals Hawaii provides exceptional, individualized, family-centered services to empower people with disabilities or special needs to achieve their goals and live independent, fulfilling lives. Our programs include early intervention, autism, and adult home and community based services. Please feel free to contact us at www.easterseals.com/hawaii/ or at 808-536-1015.
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 750 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.