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A Lifespan of Autism Services

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Our Mission

A lifespan of autism services to:

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Help Families

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Open Minds

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Promote Inclusion

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Expand Potential

Who We Are

  • Lifespan of Services: Project Hope Foundation is a nonprofit delivering a full continuum of autism services, from diagnosis through adulthood. Founded in 1997 by two mothers seeking help for their sons, we have grown alongside the rising prevalence of autism, now affecting 1 in 31 children.
  • Comprehensive, Individualized Care: We serve across ages, across the spectrum, and across programs—therapy, education, adult services, and community engagement. Every service is grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and tailored to the individual, supporting not only each person, but their entire family.
  • Recognized Leadership: Our programs have been recognized for excellence and impact by United Way of the Piedmont, the Community Foundation of Greenville, and the SC Secretary of State. Today, we are the largest South Carolina-based provider of ABA services and one of the few organizations offering this full continuum of care.
  • Commitment to Excellence: As a member of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), we are dedicated to evidence-based practice. Internally, we use EOS and GiANT business tools to build strong teams, clear systems, and a culture that sustains our mission.

Our Values

Dedicate Ourselves To Individuals Impacted By Autism

Cultivate A Culture of Compassion

Leverage Our Collective Strengths

Commit To Ongoing Improvement

Our Services

 

Therapy

Individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech, and Occupational Therapy

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Education

Autism-specific school (K5-12th) and support in targeted public/private schools

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Adult Services

Day services, employment training, life-skills instruction, and behavior support for autistic adults

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Community Engagement

Training, workshops, and presentations to equip families, educators, and organizations

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Project Hope Foundation gave us just that: hope. I can’t begin to explain this amazing group of people ... They have an amazing heart for these kids and their families.

– Current Parent

Our Campuses

Anderson

Clemson

Greenville – CDS

Greenville – Grace

Greenville – Temple

Greenwood

Landrum

Spartanburg

Woodruff

Bethany Welborn-Ruhl

Vice President of Therapy & Education

Bethany joined the Project Hope family in June 2013. She has been working with individuals with autism since 2003 when she began working as a line therapist with a 2-year old boy. Since then, she has worked as line therapist, senior therapist, coordinator, and classroom teacher at several organizations, including Mariposa School for Children with Autism, the Early Autism Project, and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Bethany enjoys working with a variety of learners on the autism spectrum. Her favorite part of her work is celebrating with the treatment team as clients master skills that make a meaningful difference in their lives and the lives of their families!

Hailing from western North Carolina, Bethany graduated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology from Wake Forest University in 2006. In January 2011, she completed the required coursework at Florida Institute of Technology and became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. Two years later, Bethany received her master’s degree in Special Education from Georgia State University, as well as her Board Certification in Behavior Analysis.

In her free time, Bethany enjoys spending time with her loved ones, crafting, and going to the movies.