stats & resources
Most Recent Autism Statistics
CDC 2020 Report
Data and Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Disability Scoop May 2020 Article
Eligibility & Evaluation
South Carolina Department of Disabilities & Special Needs
Applying for Services or call 1-800-289-7012
How to Apply for Eligibility & Process Overview
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Evaluating Children for a Disability
Where can I get my child evaluated for Autism?
Horry County Schools / Child Find
Georgetown County Child Find Clinics (BabyNet)
Charleston County School District Child Find
Private Providers:
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Case Management
SC Department of Disabilities & Special Needs
Horry County Disabilities & Special Needs
Waiver Services
It is important to speak with your case manager to sign up for ALL available/relevant Waiver Services as waitlists are lengthy due to limited funding.
Palmetto ABLE Account
Palmetto ABLE Savings Program PDF
Watch the Palmetto ABLE Webinar Recording (Passcode: GL5T5.=r)
Special Needs Trust Fund Planning
Special Needs Planning Checklist fillable
Two-Step Approach – Special Needs Planning
Origin SC Fiduciary
Transition Age Services (13-21)
Horry County WAVES Virtual Transition Conference
Horry County Virtual WAVES Conference Videos
Horry County WAVES Transition Team
Watch the WAVES Transition Virtual Conference
Virtual Conference Resources
Coastal Carolina University LIFE Program
Local Resources
Motorvate Kids Occupational Therapy, Myrtle Beach
The Unumb Center For Neurodevelopment
Young Talkers | Pediatric Speech Therapy Clinic, Myrtle Beach
Facebook Groups
Autism Working in Greenville SC
Georgetown County Autism Support Group
SOS Care Adults Connection @ Oak Tree Farm
SOS Care Transition & Adult Services Group
Other Local Nonprofits
Current Transitions, Little River
Family Connection of South Carolina
Family Resource Center for Disabilities and Special Needs, Charleston
Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society
Lowcountry Autism Foundation, Charleston
Planned Giving
Form 990