South Carolina Autism Society

The Parent-School
Partnership Project (PSP) is designed to assist children with autism to reach
their maximum potential in the educational system. The program strives to build
collaboration between parents and schools recognizing that both are essential
partners in the child’s education. Parent Mentors are available throughout the
state to assist schools and parents build strong positive relationships through
the Individual Education Plan process.

In October 2003, SCAS was approved as a qualified provided by the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs to provide case management for individuals eligible for services from DDSN and who has an autism spectrum disorder. Case management is designed to help
the individual with autism and their family find develop goals and objectives and to map a course on how to achieve them. The case manager assist families in finding qualified service providers, monitor those services and be a resource to help the individual achieve their goals and dreams.

Workshops: SCAS holds regional and mini-series trainings on specific topics or treatment options. We strive to present information on research-based practices for families and professionals. We are currently assessing other trainings available throughout the state concerning autism spectrum disorders.

First Responder Training:
First Responder Training is an awareness and training program designed to prevent the occurrence of serious injury, trauma or inappropriate arrest which may result from encounters between individuals with autism and Emergency Response Personnel during emergency or critical situations. The goal of this program is to create an atmosphere of understanding among public safety personnel with the hope that unfortunate situations can be avoided.