To promote community awareness and provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); to educate and support professionals and families on ASD-related issues; to support and provide resources for families; to stimulate research and represent the best interests of the autism community in Tucson and its surrounding areas.

Our core values define the essence of TAFA-as an organization and its staff- and underlie ALL activities conducted by TAFA in the pursuit of our Mission. Our core values include professionalism, friendliness, respect, knowledge, education, determination, perseverance, integrity, and community collaboration.

The Aspiring values for TAFA outline our expectations and vision for TAFA in the autism community. These Aspiring Values provide the framework of how we will meet our mission.

  • The first choice for autism diagnostic, therapeutic and related programs in the community.
  • A powerful resource and unifying influence for families and individuals affected by ASD.
  • A friendly, safe, and clean place for families and individuals affected by ASD to feel welcome.
  • A recognizable and reputable name and leading voice for the Tucson community for local, state and national ASD issues.
  • A source of education for families, schools professional and others.
  • Be a financially self-sustaining organization.

  • TAFA Brochure - PDF
  • Comprehensive Autism Evaluations
  • Behavioral Consultations
  • Speech/Language/Communication Evaluations
  • Speech Therapy
  • Social Thinking Groups
  • Play Groups
  • Life Skills & Social Thinking
  • Summer Day Camps
  • Support Groups
  • Library
  • Family Leisure Activities

Please contact TAFA to schedule appointments for evaluations, consultations and for current information regarding program and activity schedules.

Annual Summer Camp

All Star Camp
10 - 14 Years Old
Explorer Camp I
7 - 14 Years Old
Explorer Camp II
15 - 18 Years Old
AllStar&ExplorerCampReg.pdf
AllStar&Explorer&Wildcat-Flyer

Wildcat Teen Camp
15 - 25 Years Old
WildCatReg.pdf
AllStar&Explorer&Wildcat-Flyer

Zumbathon® for Autism

Sunday, April 22, 2012, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
At Hotel Tucson City Center
$25 includes: unlimited Zumba®, Goodie Bag, Raffles and Healthy Snacks

For more information contact the TAFA office 520-319-5857

Annual Autism Charity Classic Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 5th, 2012

SAVE THE DATE and get ready for the 2012 Autism Charity Classic Golf Tournament

For information and registration: www.autismcharityclassic.com

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