Do you believe in someone with autism? Then you believe in the South Carolina Autism Society and its mission. How can we meet such a big mission? With support from you and others like you. We can’t improve the lives of people with autism spectrum disorders without ongoing support. Your support allows us to continue what we’ve begun, find new ways to help, better serve the families who speak for loved ones, and come closer to solving the many puzzles of ASD. If you believe in someone who has an autism spectrum disorder, then you believe in the Autism Society’s mission.

Please become a member today. Visit our Web site for information about autism spectrum disorders and how the South Carolina Autism Society can help.

South Carolina Autism Society is sponsoring the following events and workshops. Please visit our Web site for more information and registration:

SCAS West Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach offices have a drop-in coffee talk from 9-11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at SCAS offices. Families can visit, talk and have coffee with homemade goodies. Children are always welcomed.

11/21/09 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Babes In Toyland Meet and Greet Luncheon presented by the Dance Theatre of Columbia at Zaxby’s on Two Notch Road.

11/22/09 from 5 to 7 p.m. Autism Family Night Sponsored by YMCA of Greenville and SCAS at the YMCA-Greenville at Eastside YMCA, Taylors, SC Fee: $3 per persons over age 3 (payable at event-with $15 max). Preregistration is on SCAS Web site.

12/03/09 from 7 to 8 p.m. Pat Conroy will discuss his latest work, “South of Broad” with Walter Edgar as Master of Ceremony to benefit SCAS at SC State Museum, Columbia, SC. Tickets are going fast! Seats are still available at the $75 level (includes autographed copy of South of Broad).

12/11/09 at 7 p.m. Babes in Toyland presented by the Dance Theatre of Columbia—to benefit SCAS—tickets $15 each or block of 10 (same show) $120 at Spring Valley High School, Columbia. Tickets available at Dance Theatre of Columbia, 803-788-7517.

12/12/09 at 1 p.m. Babes in Toyland presented by the Dance Theatre of Columbia—Sensory-friendly performance—no cost to families with special needs-Reservations required at Spring Valley High School, Columbia. Reservations through Dance Theatre of Columbia, 803-788-7517.

12/12/09 at 5 p.m. Babes in Toyland presented by the Dance Theatre of Columbia—to benefit SCAS—tickets $15 each or block of 10 (same show) $120 at Spring Valley High School, Columbia. Tickets available at Dance Theatre of Columbia, 803-788-7517.

12/13/09 at 3 p.m. Babes in Toyland presented by the Dance Theatre of Columbia—to benefit SCAS—tickets $15 each or block of 10 (same show) $120 at Spring Valley High School, Columbia. Tickets available at Dance Theatre of Columbia, 803-788-7517.

12/13/09 Registration at 12:30 p.m. - Don't miss the final 2009 Strides for Autism in Charleston at Hampton Park, Charleston, SC. See SCAS Web site for registration and donations.

12/16/09 from 9:30 a.m. to noon Workshop: Communication and Language in Children with ASD with Lily Nalty at SCAS, West Columbia, SC. Fee: $25.

1/20/10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Workshop: Autism 101 at SCAS, West Columbia, SC. Free-Registration requested.

1/27-28/10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workshop: ABA-Based Early Intensive Intervention Embedded Within Family Routines and Play at SCAS, West Columbia, SC. Fee: $25 for workshop and optional $20 for CEUs.

2/25/10 at 9 a.m. Workshop: Universal Design, accommodations and differentiation: SCCEC Preconference Event with Patrick Schwarz at Myrtle Beach Convention Ctr., Myrtle Beach, SC. Fee: $50 (does not include other SCCEC conference events).