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    Monty Robertson

    Family Connection of South Carolina Welcomes Monty Robertson to Board of Directors

    (Columbia, SC) — Family Connection of South Carolina is pleased to welcome Monty Robertson to their board of directors. Family Connection provides resources...
    • June 16, 2022

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    Changing lives by making connections, raising awareness, and promoting inclusion for those with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

    Sharing for our friends at the South Carolina Depa Sharing for our friends at the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

One in 31 children has autism in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Early intervention and getting needed care are key to helping these kids have a better quality of life. Yet, accessing autism care in South Carolina can be hard. 

To better support efforts to connect our members to this needed care, Healthy Connections Medicaid updated its autism spectrum disorder (ASD) policy. As of Sept. 1, doctors can screen, diagnose and refer their patients to autism services. This includes applied behavior analysis therapy (ABA). Some frequently asked questions are answered below. 

I’ve heard my child needs an “ADOS” to diagnose autism. Is this true? No, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is just one of the tools Medicaid accepts to get an ASD diagnosis. 

Can my doctor diagnose autism? Yes. Medicaid will accept an autism diagnosis from your doctor. This is part of the updated medical necessity criteria. Your doctor can also give a referral to ASD services. 

Do I need to repeat autism testing if my child already gets autism services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at their school? What if they get autism services through the South Carolina Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? No. Please do not repeat testing to confirm a diagnosis of autism. Medicaid’s ASD policy accepts screenings that lead to a child getting services through an IEP. More autism testing is not medically needed to get referred for ASD services.

Are telehealth autism screenings valid? No. Autism testing through telehealth can’t be used to get ASD services. 

Members should check with their doctor with any questions about autism. This includes getting an autism diagnosis and reviewing past screenings. They should also check with their provider about referrals to ASD services while waiting on an autism confirmation.
    Thank you to all of our sponsors, vendors, and vol Thank you to all of our sponsors, vendors, and volunteers providing fun and information for our Buddy Walk 2025 attendees! 💙💛

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    Family Connection of South Carolina is having a gr Family Connection of South Carolina is having a great time at the Live Healthy SC Conference hosted by Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina. ❤️🙂
    THANK YOU to everyone for another amazing Buddy Wa THANK YOU to everyone for another amazing Buddy Walk Columbia! 💙💛

We're so thankful for our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, Family Connection of South Carolina staff, all of our buddies, and everyone who attended and impacted this year's event!
    More special moments from Buddy Walk 2025 in Colum More special moments from Buddy Walk 2025 in Columbia! 💙💛📸

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    Team Loving Lizzy is the top fundraising team for Team Loving Lizzy is the top fundraising team for Buddy Walk 2025! 💙💛

This team raised funds online and recruited multiple sponsors including a Presenting Sponsor, Zingers Fencing, to raise more than $7,000. 🎉Congratulations🎉 and great work, team!

Thank you to all of our fundraising teams, donors, and sponsors! You made Buddy Walk a great day for all.

🥈Second Place Fundraising Team: Landen’s Loyals $4,282
🏅Third Place Fundraising Team: Eduardo’s Squad $2,900
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