5th Annual Ales for Autism Golf Tournament

Lowcountry Autism Foundation is excited to announce our 5th annual Ales for Autism Golf Tournament. This year LAF is partnering with Crescent Pointe Golf Club to put on this tournament.

The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Registration is $135 per player. The tournament will kick off with a 9am shotgun start. Registration includes lunch one tee time and awards.

If you would like to register for this event or have a business that would like to partner with Lowcountry Autism Foundation and Crescent Pointe Golf Club to sponsor this event, click the link to register.

Click the button below to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/ales-for-autism-golf-tournament-2024

Art Therapy--Charleston

Attention Charleston area LAF Families! ART Therapy has returned!  Join us on Saturday, April 20th at our LAF office in North Charleston.  The two sessions offered are for ASD children ages 9-12 yrs. old  and ASD Teens ages 13-18 yrs. old.  Please note that this is not a drop off event.  A parent or an adult caregiver must accompany each participant.  For questions, please contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services, stownes@lafinc.org; 843-800-7171 ext.3

ASD Teens (13-18 yrs): Art Therapy--Charleston: Art Therapy--Charleston ASD Teens 13-18 yrs. (signupgenius.com)

ASD Child and Caregiver (9-12 yrs): Art Therapy--Charleston: Art Therapy-Charleston ASD Kids 9-12 (signupgenius.com)

Parent Support Group--Charleston  

Join us on Thursday, April 18th 9:30am at our LAF Office in North Charleston, 4975 Lacross Rd, Suite 305, North Charleston, SC,  for our monthly 1 hour Parent Support Group. 

You must register for to attend:

Charleston Parent Support Group: Charleston Parent Support Group (signupgenius.com)

Art Therapy--Beaufort County

Art Therapy for kids diagnosed with ASD is back! These art therapy sessions are designed for children ages 8 to 12 yrs. old who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The next session will be on Saturday, April 6th from 1:00-2:00pm at SoBA (Society of Bluffton Artists), 6 Church Street, Bluffton.  Please note that this is not a drop off event.  A parent or adult caregiver must accompany the child. For questions, please contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services stownes@lafinc.org; 843-800-7171 ext. 3.

Art Therapy Sibling Support is back. These art therapy sessions are designed for children ages 8 to 12 yrs. old who have a brother or sister diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The sessions will be Saturday, April 6th from 2:30–3:30.  For questions, please contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services stownes@lafinc.org; 843-800-7171 ext. 3.

Sibling Support age 8-12: Art Therapy--Beaufort County: Art Therapy--Bluffton Sibling Support (signupgenius.com)

ASD Child age 8-12:  Art Therapy--Beaufort County: Art Therapy-Bluffton ASD Child (age 8-12) (signupgenius.com)

Art Therapy Parent Support Group (Beaufort County)

LAF Beaufort County In-Person Support Group is back in the form of Art Therapy! 

Attention Beaufort Country Families!

Join us at Society of Bluffton Artists, 6 Church Street, Bluffton, Wednesday, April 3rd from 6:00-7:30pm.  Our board certified art therapist, Heather Stone, of MUSC Healing Arts, will guide caregivers of those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the art therapy process while in a supportive environment with other autism parents/caregivers.  You must register for each event each month.  

 Wednesday, April 3rd 2024      6:00 -7:30 PM  In BLUFFTON

To participate in the art therapy support group, please sign up here:

Parent Support Group--Bluffton: Art Therapy Support Group for Parents (signupgenius.com)

Pizza and Peers: 

Attention Teens and Adults with ASD! Come join us for a pizza-making social on Thursday,  March 28th from 5:00 until 6:30pm at Local Pie-Bluffton, 15 State of Mind Street, Bluffton, SC 29910. Staff and volunteers from LAF and Pockets Full of Sunshine will be on hand to assist and help facilitate conversation!
****This program has become so popular that we are implementing a lottery system for participation in this event. Please click on the link below and your teen or adult's name will be added to the lottery. Once the participants are drawn, you will be contacted.****

For any questions, please contact Director of Programs and Services for LAF, Sophia Townes, stownes@lafinc.org, (843) 800-7171 ext. 3

Click here to secure your spot in the lottery:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-48140968-pizza

Parent's Afternoon Out--

Parent's Night Out is now Parent's Afternoon Out! Join us on Saturday, March 23rd,  from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at Coastal Gymnastics Center in Bluffton. Please click on the link to sign up and also remember to fill out the waiver as well as our behavior policy! The waiver AND the behavior policy must be filled out in order for your child to participate.

"Parent's Afternoon Out," is a 3-hour respite offered monthly to parents/caregivers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Parents may enjoy a 3-hour break, where they may go out on a much-needed date or spend quality time with the other siblings. Please note that this event is only open to the child diagnosed with ASD--not their neurotypical siblings. 

For more information, contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services, stownes@lafinc.org, (843)800-7171 ext 3.

Register for the event here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-48140925-lafparents 

Sign Waiver Here:   https://forms.gle/UeELZTAtwPEk4jXq6

Sign Behavior Policy Here: https://forms.gle/m1fkJZg8QmJSJ4oe8

Art Therapy--ASD Sibling Support

Attention Beaufort County Families!  Art Therapy Sibling Support is back.  These art therapy sessions are designed for children ages 8 to 12 yrs. old who have a brother or sister diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Join us on Saturday, March 16th from 2:30--3:30 To register, please click on the link below. 

For more information, contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services, stownes@lafinc.org; 843-800-7171 ext.3

Siblings, please register here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-48249478-arttherapyblufft

Art Therapy for Children on the Spectrum ages 8-12 yrs old:  

Attention Beaufort County Families, Art Therapy for kids diagnosed with ASD is back! These art therapy sessions are designed for children ages 8 to 12 yrs. old who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Join us on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00-2:00pm at SoBA (Society of Bluffton Artists), 6 Church Street, Bluffton.  To register, please click on the link below.  Please note that this is not a drop off event.  A caregiver must attend with the child.  For more information, contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services; stownes@lafinc.org; 843-800-7171 ext.3

Children diagnosed w/ASD, please register here:

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-48249645-arttherapybluffto

Charleston- Parents Support Group

Join LAF’s Monthly Parent Support Group held at our North Charleston LAF Office

4975 Lacross Rd Suite 305, North Charleston, SC 29406

Thursday, March 7th at 9:30 AM. Spots are limited and first come first serve!

Click the link below to sign up!

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/charleston-parents-support-group-5

Art Therapy Support Group for Caregivers: 

LAF Beaufort County In-Person Support Group is back in the form of Art Therapy! Attention Beaufort Families! Join us for our first group session in Beaufort, Wednesday, March 6th from 5:30-7:00pm at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC.  Our board certified art therapist, Heather Stone, of MUSC Healing Arts, will guide caregivers of those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the art therapy process while in a supportive environment with other autism parents/caregivers.  You must register for each event each month.  

           Wednesday, March 6th 2024      5:30 -7:00 PM  In BEAUFORT

To participate in the art therapy support group, please sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-48140909-arttherapy

Registration for LAF Music Therapy in North Charleston LAF office on Saturday March 2nd.

Please note this is not a drop off event. Participants must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Session 1.) Pre K - Kindergarten

Session 2.) 1st Grade - 2nd Grade

See link below to Register.

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/charleston-music-therapy-7

Pizza and Peers: 

Attention Teens and Adults with ASD! Come join us for a pizza-making social on Thursday,  February 29th from 5:00 until 6:30pm at Local Pie-Bluffton, 15 State of Mind Street, Bluffton, SC 29910. Staff and volunteers from LAF and Pockets Full of Sunshine will be on hand to assist and help facilitate conversation!
****This program has become so popular that we are implementing a lottery system for participation in this event. Please click on the link below and your teen or adult's name will be added to the lottery. Once the participants are drawn, you will be contacted.****

For any questions, please contact Director of Programs and Services for LAF, Sophia Townes, stownes@lafinc.org, (843) 800-7171 ext. 3

Click here to secure your spot in the lottery:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-47377090-pizza

Parent's Afternoon Out--

Parent's Night Out is now Parent's Afternoon Out! Join us on Saturday, February 24th,  from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at Coastal Gymnastics Center in Bluffton. Please click on the link to sign up and also remember to fill out the waiver as well as our behavior policy! The waiver AND the behavior policy must be filled out in order for your child to participate.

"Parent's Afternoon Out," is a 3-hour respite offered monthly to parents/caregivers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Parents may enjoy a 3-hour break, where they may go out on a much-needed date or spend quality time with the other siblings. Please note that this event is only open to the child diagnosed with ASD--not their neurotypical siblings. 

For more information, contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services, stownes@lafinc.org, (843)800-7171 ext 3.

Register for the event here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-47377052-lafparents

Sign Waiver Here:   https://forms.gle/fwGbw4wibfSrS6PD9

Sign Behavior Policy Here: https://forms.gle/m1fkJZg8QmJSJ4oe8

Registration for LAF Music Therapy in North Charleston LAF office on Saturday February 10th.

Please note this is not a drop off event. Participants must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

We now offer three sessions for children.

Session 1.) Pre K - Kindergarten

Session 2.) 1st Grade - 2nd Grade

Session 3.) 3rd Grade- 4th Grade

See link below to Register.

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/charleston-music-therapy-6

Art Therapy Support Group for Caregivers: 

LAF Beaufort County In-Person Support Group is back in the form of Art Therapy! Join us every  month from 6:00-7:30 pm at SoBA (Society of Bluffton Artists), 6 Church Street, Bluffton.  Our board certified art therapist, Heather Stone, of MUSC Healing Arts, will guide caregivers of those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the art therapy process while in a supportive environment with other autism parents/caregivers.  You must register for each event each month.  The date of the next session is: 

           Wednesday February 7th 2024      6:00 -7:30 PM 

To participate in the art therapy support group, please sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-47377068-arttherapy

Pizza and Peers: 

Attention Teens and Adults with ASD! Come join us for a pizza-making social on Thursday,  January 25th from 5:00 until 6:30pm at Local Pie-Bluffton, 15 State of Mind Street, Bluffton, SC 29910. Staff and volunteers from LAF and Pockets Full of Sunshine will be on hand to assist and help facilitate conversation!
****This program has become so popular that we are implementing a lottery system for participation in this event. Please click on the link below and your teen or adult's name will be added to the lottery. Once the participants are drawn, you will be contacted.****

For any questions, please contact Director of Programs and Services for LAF, Sophia Townes, stownes@lafinc.org, (843) 800-7171 ext. 3

Click here to secure your spot in the lottery:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-46882997-pizza

Charleston- Parents Support Group

Join LAF’s Monthly Parent Support Group held at our North Charleston LAF Office

4975 Lacross Rd Suite 305, North Charleston, SC 29406

Thursday, January 18th at 930 AM. Spots are limited and first come first serve!

Click the link below to sign up!

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/charleston-parents-support-group-4

Charleston & Bluffton Area Programming- Volunteer Virtual Meeting

Are you seeking volunteer opportunities? Lowcountry Autism Foundation has a Virtual Zoom Meeting on January 17th at 5:30pm for both Charleston and Bluffton area Programs. Click the link and save your spot.  Meeting information to follow for entry. Hope to see you there.

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/laf-volunteer-zoom-meeting

Parent's Afternoon Out--

Parent's Night Out is now Parent's Afternoon Out! Join us on Saturday, January 13th,  from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at Coastal Gymnastics Center in Bluffton. Please click on the link to sign up and also remember to fill out the waiver as well as our behavior policy! The waiver AND the behavior policy must be filled out in order for your child to participate.

"Parent's Afternoon Out," is a 3-hour respite offered monthly to parents/caregivers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Parents may enjoy a 3-hour break, where they may go out on a much-needed date or spend quality time with the other siblings.

For more information, contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services, stownes@lafinc.org, (843)800-7171 ext 3.

Register for the event here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-46221338-lafparents

Sign Waiver Here:  https://forms.gle/BWJFNsaGFGcmwxXw6 

Sign Behavior Policy Here: https://forms.gle/m1fkJZg8QmJSJ4oe8

Registration for LAF Music Therapy in North Charleston LAF office on Saturday January 13.

Please note this is not a drop off event. Participants must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

We now offer three sessions for kids

Session 1.) Pre K - Kindergarten Session 2.) 1st Grade - 2nd Grade Session 3.) 3rd Grade- 4th Grade. See link below to Register.

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/charleston-music-therapy-5

LAF SWIM--Bluffton:  Lottery Sign Up Closes January 3, 2024

Attention Beaufort County LAF Families, Registration for the LAF Swim Lottery is now open! The purpose of LAF Swim is to provide water safety and survival skills along with basic swimming techniques to individuals with ASD. Drowning is among the leading causes of death among individuals with autism. LAF will provide weekly 30 minute private sessions for 8 weeks beginning in January 2024.
The lottery for available spots is now open and will remain open until Wednesday, January 3rd.
If you have a referral who is not on social media, please email stownes@lafinc.org!

For any questions contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services, 843-800-7171 ext. 3 or stownes@lafinc.org

To register for the LAF Swim Lottery, click here: https://forms.gle/3xyUp1Xreb27SFn17

Art Therapy Support Group for Caregivers: 

LAF Beaufort County In-Person Support Group is back in the form of Art Therapy! Join us the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30 pm at SoBA (Society of Bluffton Artists), 6 Church Street, Bluffton.  Our board certified art therapist, Heather Stone, of MUSC Healing Arts, will guide caregivers of those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the art therapy process while in a supportive environment with other autism parents/caregivers.  You must register for each event each month.  The dates for this program are: 

            1. Wednesday January 3rd  2024      6:00 - 7:30 PM

            2. Wednesday February 7th 2024      6:00 -7:30 PM 

To participate in the art therapy support group, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-46882866-arttherapy

Pizza and Peers 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party: 

Attention Teens and Adults with ASD! Come join us for our 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on Thursday, December 14th from 5:00 until 8:00pm at Local Pie-Bluffton, 15 State of Mind Street, Bluffton, SC 29910. Staff and volunteers from LAF and Pockets Full of Sunshine will be on hand to assist and help facilitate conversation!

For any questions, please contact Director of Programs and Services for LAF, Sophia Townes, stownes@lafinc.org, (843) 800-7171 ext. 3

Click here to secure your spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-46246690-pizza

Charleston- Parents Support Group

Join Charleston Monthly Parent Support Group. It is held at our North Charleston LAF Office 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 305, North Charleston, SC 29406

Thursday, December 14th at 930 AM.

Spots are limited and first come first serve!

Click the link below to sign up!

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/charleston-parents-support-group-3

Parent's Afternoon Out: 

Parent's Night Out is now Parent's Afternoon Out! Join us on Saturday, December 9th,  from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at Coastal Gymnastics Center in Bluffton. Please click on the link to sign up and also remember to fill out the waiver as well as our behavior policy! The waiver AND the behavior policy must be filled out in order for your child to participate.

"Parent's Afternoon Out," is a 3-hour respite offered monthly to parents/caregivers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Parents may enjoy a 3-hour break, where they may go out on a much-needed date or spend quality time with the other siblings.

For more information, contact Sophia Townes, Director of Programs and Services, stownes@lafinc.org, (843)800-7171 ext 3.

Register for the event here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-46221879-lafparents

Sign Waiver Here: https://forms.gle/TfD6PSwPxXZ43sVx8  

Sign Behavior Policy Here: https://forms.gle/m1fkJZg8QmJSJ4oe8

Art Therapy Support Group for Caregivers: 

LAF Beaufort County In-Person Support Group is back in the form of Art Therapy! Join us the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30 pm at SoBA (Society of Bluffton Artists), 6 Church Street, Bluffton.  Our board certified art therapist, Heather Stone, of MUSC Healing Arts, will guide caregivers of those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the art therapy process while in a supportive environment with other autism parents/caregivers.  You must register for each event each month.  The dates for this program are: 

            1. Wednesday December 6th 2023    6:00 -7:30 PM

            2. Wednesday January 3rd  2024      6:00 - 7:30 PM

            3. Wednesday February 7th 2024      6:00 -7:30 PM 

To participate in the art therapy support group, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-46246653-arttherapy

Registration for LAF Music Therapy in North Charleston LAF office on Saturday December 2nd.

Please note this is not a drop off event. Participants must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

We offer TWO sessions for kids Pre K to 1st Grade. See link to choose Session 1 or Session 2.

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/charleston-music-therapy-4

Pizza and Peers: 

Attention Teens and Adults with ASD! Come join us for a pizza-making social on Thursday, November 16th from 5:00 until 6:30pm at Local Pie-Bluffton, 15 State of Mind Street, Bluffton, SC 29910. Staff and volunteers from LAF and Pockets Full of Sunshine will be on hand to assist and help facilitate conversation!
****This program has become so popular that we are implementing a lottery system for participation in this event. Please click on the link below and your teen or adult's name will be added to the lottery. Once the participants are drawn, you will be contacted.****

For any questions, please contact Director of Programs and Services for LAF, Sophia Townes, stownes@lafinc.org, (843) 800-7171 ext. 3


Click here to secure your spot in the lottery: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48A9AD29A2FF2-45375018-pizza

Join Charleston Monthly Parent Support Group. It is held at our North Charleston LAF Office 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 305, North Charleston, SC 29406

Thursday, November 16th at 930 AM.

Spots are limited and first come first serve!

Click the link below to sign up!

https://lowcountryautismfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/charleston-parents-support-group-2