SC Autism Society Data Security

In light of the recent security breach at the South Carolina Department of Revenue, I wanted to take a moment to let everyone know about security procedures in place at the South Carolina Autism Society (SCAS).

First, SCAS is a registered 503(c) non-profit, not affiliated with the South Carolina state government.

The following is a summary of our online security.

Credit Card Information

• We maintain NO credit card information for any online donations or orders. All of our credit card processing is handled through authorize.net, an industry leader in online payments since 1996.  Additionally, we subscribe to their fraud protection program.
• We maintain NO electronic copies of credit card information for any donations or orders submitted by phone, in writing, or by any other means. There are no databases or spreadsheets at SCAS containing credit card information.
• Because of the above, any time you make a donation to SCAS or place an order, you will have to provide your credit card information.  We appreciate your patience with this, so that we can continue to ensure your information remains private.

Social Security Number Information

• We maintain NO electronic copies of social security numbers for any SCAS client, current or former.
• We have NO databases or spreadsheets at SCAS containing social security numbers.

What we DO have

• Name, contact information, and membership history for SCAS members.
• Name and contact information for SCAS donors.
• Name and contact information for SCAS customers (those making purchases).

Note that the information we maintain is stored in password protected and/or encrypted files.  At no time do we provide contact information to any third-parties.

Should you have any questions about the security of your information at the South Carolina Autism Society, feel free to contact me.  For information and instructions for all South Carolina residents on the SC Department of Revenue situation, visit http://www.sctax.org.

Thank you,

Craig Stoxen

President & CEO

Autism Awareness License Plate

The South Carolina Autism Society is preparing to file a petition to the SC Department of Motor Vehicles for an autism awareness license plate.

In order to file the paperwork, we need a minimum of 400 individuals who are willing to sign up and pay the approximately $75 for the license plate. Below is the proposed license plate designs. Note that they have not been approved by the DMV.

If you would be interested in our autism awareness license plate, please click here to submit your contact information.

We are not asking for any money at this time. When we reach the required number of individuals, we will contact everyone with additional instructions.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 803-750-6988 or scas@scautism.org.

Thank you.

Es un placer presentarles el Equipo de Carolina del Sur de Actuación Tempranera (South Carolina Act Early
Team) Mapa de la Evaluación del Desarrollo de Carolina del Sur a personas que estén interesadas en los
servicios de la evaluación del desarrollo de los Trastornos de Espectro Autista . Este mapa fue desarrollado
por un equipo basado en la colaboración de lideres que representan profesionales, agencias estatales,
universidades, servicios de sanidad, organizaciones privadas y familias que buscan la mejora de la calidad de
vida de niños y otros que sufran de Trastornos de Espectro de Autismo y sus familias.

Este recurso existe con la intención de explicar donde puede recibir ayuda un infantil que tenga el riesgo de
padecer Trastornos de Espectro de Autismo. Además, provee una explicación de servicios, agencias estatales,
evaluaciones e intervenciones relevantes. Se le proveerá también, información de agencias y organizaciones
claves. Además, puede descargar una copia del Mapa en los siguientes sitios de web o enlaces en el internet:

Clic aquí para ver el Mapa de la Evaluación del Desarrollo de Carolina del Sur

Best regards,
The South Carolina Act Early Team

SC ABA will be holding its 1st annual conference on Friday, Nov. 9th at MUSC in Charleston.  This is an exciting event as it is the first time behavior analysts have convened together as a group in a conference-like atmosphere.

SC ABA has invited some prominent speakers from inside and outside our state, including Denny Reid, Carol Pilgrim, Lorri Unumb, Ceclia Knight, Stacie Neff, and others.......Parents may be particularly interested in our panel discussion on providing ABA services in SC, discussions of pros and cons.........the panel will include BCBA's from different geographic areas around the state.

Folks can register via SC ABA website at  http://www.sc-aba.org/index.html.

Details of speakers, topics, etc. will be posted soon!

Pro-Parents of South Carolina has released their 2012-2013 workshop schedule.  Click here to view.

MUSC, USC, and GHS are pleased to announce a new research project. This study will examine biomarkers (genes) in blood and the success of two medications, risperidone and aripiprazole, for treatment of irritability in autism. Compensation is available to study participants.

Your child may be eligible to participate if:

• he/she has been diagnosed with or is suspected of having autism.
• he/she is age 6 to 17.
• he/she has problems with irritability.
• he/she has not taken either aripiprazole (Abilify) or risperidone (Risperdal).

Low Country Contact: Stacey Wilson (843) 792-0384

Mid-State Contact: Sarah Ravan (803) 434-4536
Upstate Contact: Betsy Holbrook (864) 454-5591

For more information please go to the following website:  http://scresearch.org/studies/165

To read the memo from DDSN regarding the 2012-2013 budget update, click here.

Upstate Autism Forum

August 25, 2012
8:00am-4:00pm

Brookwood Church
580 Brookwood Place, Simpsonville, SC 29681

Cost:  FREE!

Click here for full information and to register online.

Summer Respite & Family events

The South Carolina Autism Society has received funding to provide the following FREE Respite and Family Events this summer.

Click here to register online!

Myrtle Beach Respite Event

Saturday, June 23rd , 5—8 pm

Beach Church, 557 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach

Charleston Family Event -- FULL

Sunday, June 24th, 1– 6 pm

Splash Island Water Park, 444 Needle Rush Parkway, Mount Pleasant

(within Palmetto Island County Park)

Greenville Family Event

Sunday, August 12th, 1:30—5:30 pm

Otter Creek Water Park, 101 West Darby Road, Greenville

Columbia Respite Event

Saturday, August 18th, 6—9 pm

All Star Gymnastics, 4046 Fernandina Road, Suite D Columbia

YCMA of Greenville Spectrum Sundays

Join us for fun afternoons for families affected by autism. All ages are welcome.

Fall 2012 Schedule

Adams Mill Program Center is located at 100 Adams Mill Road, Simpsonville.

Hollingsworth Outdoor Center is located just down the road from the Adams Mill YMCA.

Cost is $5 per family. Scholarships are available. For more information, contact Greg McKee at 864-963-9235.