stats & resources

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Link to our family resource guide

SAIDD - SOS Care's Autism and

Intellectual Disabilities Dialogues

Most Recent Autism Statistics

Prevalence (from CDC.gov)

About 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. [Read article]
ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. [Read article]
ASD is nearly 4 times more common among boys than among girls. [Read article]
About 1 in 6 (17%) children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with a developmental disability, as reported by parents, during a study period of 2009-2017. These included autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, blindness, and cerebral palsy, among others. [Read summary]

Eligibility & Evaluation

South Carolina Department of Disabilities & Special Needs

Eligibility and Evaluation

Applying for Services or call 1-800-289-7012

How to Apply for Eligibility & Process Overview

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

SC Autism Society Brochure

Evaluating Children for a Disability

Center for Parent Information and Resources

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:

Carolina Pediatrics

Seasons Psychology Associates

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

WellSpring Psychology Group

Case Management

SC Department of Disabilities & Special Needs

The Arc of South Carolina

South Carolina Autism Society

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.

What is a Waiver?

Community Supports Waiver Information Sheet

Cancer Prevention Education

Common Cancers 1 (bauerle edits)

Topic 1 – the basics of cancer

Topic 2 – fitness

FINAL FLYER – vaccine

Nutrition and Cancer

Final Overview on Heathy Lifestyle

Pharmacy Roadmap

Housing Crisis Resources

Housing Crisis Resources

Other Resources

How Nurses Can Support Children With Autism During Medical Visits

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

Customized Employment

Interview with Corey Smith from Griffin Hammis

Sal-T-Bone Worldwide Videos:

• Congrats Thomas!

• Holiday Check In

The Missing Link Videos:

• The Missing Link, Inc.

Customized Employment Training PowerPoint Documents:

Customized-Employment-Presentation

Customized Employment Lessons Learned & Recommendations for SC

Local Resources

Motorvate Kids Occupational Therapy, Myrtle Beach

MUSC Project Rex, Charleston

Therapeutic Recreation & Unified Sports

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 Parent Support Group

SOS Care Transition & Adult Services Group

Other Local Nonprofits

All 4 Autism, Florence

Beyond BASIC Life Skills

Current Transitions, Little River

Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry

Family Connection of South Carolina

Family Resource Center for Disabilities and Special Needs, Charleston

Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society

Grand Strand Miracle Leagues

HEART Inclusive Arts Community

Lowcountry Autism Foundation, Charleston

Project Hope Foundation, Greenville

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Planned Giving

Waccamaw Community Foundation

Form 990

Audit Financial Report

Audited Financials 2022