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- EIN 23-7350663
- 803-750-6988
- 806 12th Street West Columbia SC 29169 USA
- http://www.scautism.org
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Causes: Autism, Disabilities, Health, Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: The purpose of the South Carolina Autism Society is to enable individuals with an autism spectrum disorder to reach their maximum potential.
Programs: The South Carolina Autism Society includes the following programs: • Information and Referral: Providing information to parents and professionals about autism and available services. • Advocacy: SCAS provides advocacy on all levels from the individual level on up to the system change level. • Autism and Informed Response: Training for emergency responders (law enforcement, EMS, fire fighters, etc) on autism, using parent volunteers. • Parent-School Partnership: PSP seeks to assist children with autism in receiving the best education possible by helping to build relationships between the school and the parents. • Service Coordination: Is an expansion of the society’s existing programs of information and referral and advocacy. SCAS will provide service coordination to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. • Information source for current treatment options and national trends in research • Regional support groups • Opportunity to network with people who have common interests and concerns • Annual informational meeting • Interagency collaboration