Parent QuestionnaireThe information you provide in this questionnaire will be shared with other
parents who seek information about various health and therapy providers.
To date, $8,000+ in donations were collected on the day of the Greenville Strides for Autism,
$17,000+ from the Strides website (debit and credit card donations), and other events reported thus far bring the amount raised to more than $25,000
to support the SC Autism Society and its purpose!
We look forward to everyone’ s participation for the Columbia Strides For Autism event on May 10!
You may notice our online registration sites temporarily refer to www.autismadvocate.org.
Chris Landrum has offered SCAS server space and expertise as we progress with our webserver and systems upgrade. This upgrade includes using BB&T and Authorize.net
to prevent fraud and offer you security for financial transactions. In time, these services will be available directly on the SCAS website.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to grow.
Schools in April
April was Autism Awareness Month, and SCAS would like to promote the activities of SC schools as they recognize autism and help students
understand autism.
On April 3, 2008, Christopher J., a third grader at Pine Grove Elementary, placed third in the school's spelling bee! He was the only winner from his class.
Christopher, who was diagnosed with autism well after starting kindergarten, has made tremendous progress--demonstrating his
determination by making the honor roll! He is mainstreamed in all classes: with the help of speech, occupational therapy, and
parental guidance, he continues to progress.
Christopher was on stage for about 2-1/2 hours, which is quite an accomplishment for any third grader,
not to mention a child with autism! When complimented on his performance at this event, Christopher responded "Thanks."
Christopher is the son of Thanlia and Charles J.
Congratulations to Christopher on this great accomplishment!
SCAS salutes you!
Events
Calendar of Events for opportunities for autism awareness, training and more.
May 10 : 10 am-1 pm Kid Connectionis a group just for kids ages 8 to 12 that have
brothers or sisters with a disability or special needs! CDS, 29 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC.
If you have a brother or sister with special needs, Kid Connection is a safe place to talk and share your
feelings. A trained facilitator will lead children in a day-long workshop to explore their feelings and learn
how to handle situations that arise by having a family member with special healthcare needs. This
free workshop (lunch included) is offered by Family Connection of South Carolina. Space is limited, so
please call Ethel Renew at (864) 331-1340 to register today! For any more information, please call the FCSC tollfree
number at 800.578.8750.
Summer 2008:♦ The final Planning for the Future session will be scheduled in Aiken. Please check this website in the near future for date and registration information.
May 23: Functional Living Skills Start at Home! Marie Walker, parent and advocate, will present a course for parents and professionals that will demonstrate how to develop and use an in-home
vocational training program that assists people on the Autism Spectrum in daily life, with an emphasis on skills used to foster independence. This session will
demonstrate the use of pairing step-by-step processes with visual supports that will impact various areas of life, including school, socialization and communication.
This program may be useful for any person on the Autism Spectrum regardless of his/her individual skill level. Space is limited so please register early.
There is a nominal $5.00 registration fee. 10:00-Noon at SCAS’s Training Room in West Columbia.
2008-2009 school year: ♦Building Better IEPs through a Collaborative Team Process sessions will be presented by Tim Conroy. Look for announcements on this website.
October 4: Dr. Temple Grandin will be the keynote speaker at our 2008 Annual Conference.
More events are “in the works” - so be sure to visit us again soon!
UPDATED! In response to the many inquiries we have received regarding Ryan's Law,
SCAS President and CEO Craig Stoxen developed a one-page flowchart to
help explain who may benefit from "Ryan's Law" and the mandated insurance coverage for intensive therapies for ASDs.
Pump It Up Events in Greenville/Spartanburg
Special thanks to the organizers and participants in the Autism Awareness/SCAS Fundraiser event at Pump It Up in Greenville and Spartanburg!
2008 Rolling for Autism Awareness Bowling Event
The 7th Annual Rolling for Autism Awareness bowling event was
held on Saturday, April 5. Special Thanks goes out to JC's Lexington Bowl, our many sponsors and bowlers.
See our 2008 high scorers and sponsors!
Time Sensitive Issue! www.autismadvocate.org
is an independent site that has initiated a campaign to save the PDD Waiver, Day Services and Respite/Family Support Funding
from severe budget cuts for people with autism in SC. Visit their site to learn what you can do NOW!
Exclusive Offer to Save YOU Money and Give to SCAS at the SAME TIME!
Attention Parents! Save half (or more) off store prices for name-brand kidswear and contribute to SCAS in the process!
MagicKidsUSA.com is in the closeout business and rather than pay large marketing costs, they donate to nonprofits
who promote their business. You can order name-brand clothes at a great discount and MagicKidsUSA.com will contribute
10% of the gross profits to SCAS. Be sure to mention the code MK42827-AS-100 when buying, in order for us to receive the donation.
Also, inventory changes often, so visit often to see what great things they have!
SCAS Code:MK42827-AS-100.
The Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore is the largest
nonprofit autism-specific bookstore in the United States. Simply put,
"autism books are what we do."
Please encourage your friends and family to participate-it's an easy way to give to SCAS--just by shopping!
Each time you shop at Food Lion and use your MVP card, a portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated the South Carolina Autism
Society. Enroll your MVP card with SCAS (Columbia, SC) as your organization.
Visit the Autism Advocate Foundation's
Coffee Shop for Equal Exchange Fair Trade Gourmet Coffees.
The AAF began a pilot project coffee business in March to provide vocational opportunities to young
people with autism. All of the products are certified organic, fair-trade products that support third
world farmers as well as persons with autism, who perform all final packaging and shipping of the products.
Further, all profits on the sale of AAF's coffees and teas go to AAF Autism Programs in Horry County.
Then you believe in the South Carolina Autism
Society and its mission. How can we meet such a big mission? With
support from you and others like you. We can't improve the lives of
people with autism spectrum disorders without ongoing support. Your
support allows us to continue what we've begun, find new ways to
help, better serve the families who speak for loved ones, and come
closer to solving the many puzzles of ASD. If you believe in someone
who has an autism spectrum disorder, then you believe in the Autism
Society's mission.
Please become a member today.
South Carolina Autism Society provides:
Information and Referral:
Provides information to parents and professionals about ASD,
support groups and services.
Advocacy: Advocates for children and adults with
autism as individuals and for system-wide change. PDF
Autism and Informed
Response (AIR): Resources for training emergency responders
(law enforcement, EMS, fire fighters, etc.) about autism spectrum
disorders. UPDATED for 2007
Developmental Disability Awareness Training: Raises
awareness among caseworkers concerning autism and other
developmental disabilities, their effects on families, and how
caseworkers can help.
Parent School Partnership
(PSP): Assists families in obtaining the best possible
education for their children with autism by building relationships
between schools and parents. UPDATED for
2007
Parent to Parent network of support through statewide
Parent Mentors
♦ Service Coordination:
Coordinate services to meet the individual?s needs and monitoring
appropriate services that are supportive, effective and cost
efficient. UPDATED for 2007
Self Directed Support
Corporations: A pilot project to work with families and
funding sources to form person centered support corporations to
provide needed services. New for 2007
Autism Awareness: Community outreach to increase
awareness about autism spectrum disorders through public speaking,
information, press releases and displaying at community events.
Annual conference with
workshops and speakers for parents and professionals
Continual involvement in advocacy with governmental
agencies and the legislature
SCAS provides interagency collaboration
SC State agencies, such as Department of Education,
Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, Department of
Health and Human Services and more
Advocacy groups, such as Partnership for Disabilities
Organizations, Partners in
Policymaking, IMPACT and more
The opportunity to network with people who have common
interests and concerns in making a difference for people who have
autism via our forums and special events
such as the SCAS Annual Conference; Disability Advocacy Day; golf,
bowling and other fundraising and awareness events
April was Autism Awareness Month, and SCAS would like to promote the activities of SC schools as they recognize autism and help students
understand autism. 
