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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Good Day GDC Morning WACH 4-24-13

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of  schoolchildren in the United States being diagnosed with autism is steadily climbing.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A Midlands woman that has been a leader for kids with autism, is seeing her hard work pay off.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Understanding the growth of autism is the focus of a sociology lecture to be delivered next month in Columbia.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  A married couple from San Diego, who happen to be two of the country’s leading autism researchers, are working to help kids dealing with the disorder.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Lecture on Autism continues Caskey Lecture Series at The University of South Carolina.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A judge has approved a settlement giving $175,000 to the family of a Carolina Forest High School student shot and killed by a school police officer in 2009.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Those who wine and dine and three Midlands restaurants Wednesday night will also be helping the South Carolina Autism Society.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  A Columbia family says their autistic daughter was verbally abused by her teachers and decided to launch their own investigation. They hope what say they found will start a discussion about how schools deal with special needs students.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  An academy is hoping to shed some spotlight on the development disorder called Autism. Local parents and youth development professionals at Clemson University helped to establish an academy in Columbia for those who may find it challenging at a typical school.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  A University of South Carolina psychology professor who studies autism is trying to raise awareness about the disorder.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  The SC Autism Society is planning 2 annual events in October, including a golf tournament and their annual conference.  SCAS President Craig Stoxen

Friday, July 22, 2011  Autism remains much of a mystery, and as the numbers of children diagnosed continue to grow there are resources for parents to find support.

Friday, July 08, 2011  Autism strikes an estimated 1 in 110 children and roughly 42,000 people in South Carolina are impacted by the disorder.

Saturday, May 21, 2011  Families across the Midlands walking in support for South Carolina families affected by autism on Saturday.