Support Groups

[JacquelineDeane55]

I have a suggestion...can we form an online Autisms/Asperger's support group? We can tell each other our problems and maybe give each other emotional and spiritual support.

Think it's a good idea?

 

[Bookmaker]

I think that is what this forum is supposed to be. I will be glad to participate.

 

[BookofMatt]

I do think that's a great idea, though like Bookmaker said, that's pretty much what this sub-forum is for. It's very hard to find Christian autism support groups, and I will gladly participate in it, as well.

 

[Bookmaker]

Jacquiline, were you perhaps thinking of scheduled online chat sessions? I would participate in those too.

 

[gerbilwoman]

A good online support group I have found is http://wrongplanet.net/forums/

 

[BookofMatt]

WrongPlanet is really kind of a scummy community. I was a member for about a year and I would regularly see a LOT of really sexist or casually racist posts from people, not to mention a LOT of hostility towards religious members and religion/spirituality in general. I took a break from the site for several months and came back, only to find more of the same from newer members. I really don't recommend it, especially if you're looking for any faith-based support.

 

[grandvizier1006]

WrongPlanet is really kind of a scummy community. I was a member for about a year and I would regularly see a LOT of really sexist or casually racist posts from people, not to mention a LOT of hostility towards religious members and religion/spirituality in general. I took a break from the site for several months and came back, only to find more of the same from newer members. I really don't recommend it, especially if you're looking for any faith-based support.

Oh, dear. I was wondering about joining them, but if they're worse than the people here (in the debate section), then I suppose that's a bit of a problem. A bit of a shame, too, so many people with Asperger's need the Gospel. I can't exactly let my life be an influence if I can't socially interact with them, can I?

 

[BookofMatt]

I mean, from what I remember, it wasn't, like, viciously combative or anything: there were just a lot more rigidly atheistic members than religious members, and I think that was the norm. They wouldn't *attack* you for beliefs, but they were frequently condescending. There were several supportive religious members, but I'm better off coming to CF if I wanted any kind of faith-based support for my mental health.

 

[Bookmaker]

I've found Wrong Planet to be of little value. aspiescentral.com is pretty good. A good community.

 

[OldFashionGal]

The chat room I go to is great for caring support for ladies with physical problems Very strict rules such as no bad language and no offensive pics! There is so many DIFFERENT religious beliefs that can result in a lot of rudeness so there is no religious chat there but at the same time there is no rude chat allowed against it, either Seems to be the only way to respect all religious beliefs and ladies with serious physical problems don't feel up to the debates that can get rather rude It really is hard to find a clean chat room now days that also doesn't allow rudeness. I believe showing God's Love means more (actions speak louder than words) but that is just me

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

I have a suggestion...can we form an online Autisms/Asperger's support group? We can tell each other our problems and maybe give each other emotional and spiritual support.

Think it's a good idea?

PERFECT!

There is a world wide support group(similar also forums/chats I think "ANDI's" MOMS) helping thousands of "moms" (dads too):

Autism Network for Dietary Intervention: ANDI
www.autismndi.com/
Dedicated to helping parents understand and implement a gluten and dairy free diet for their autistic children ...

and other groups with anywhere from a dozen to hundreds of members:

We Cured Our Son's Autism - Parents
www.parents.com › Health › Autism › Parenting Autism Stories
Then I came across a book that mentioned an autistic child whose mother .... support organization called Autism Network for Dietary Intervention (ANDI), along ...

 

[Sabertooth]

The chat room I go to is great for caring support for ladies with physical problems Very strict rules such as no bad language and no offensive pics! There is so many DIFFERENT religious beliefs that can result in a lot of rudeness so there is no religious chat there but at the same time there is no rude chat allowed against it, either Seems to be the only way to respect all religious beliefs and ladies with serious physical problems don't feel up to the debates that can get rather rude It really is hard to find a clean chat room now days that also doesn't allow rudeness.

Those groups usually are okay with Christian PMs, which is probably a better choice anyway.

 

[Sabertooth]

I've found Wrong Planet to be of little value. aspiescentral.com is pretty good. A good community.

Though not Christian-specific, Aspies Central is run by the owner of Christian Forums.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Though not Christian-specific, Aspies Central is run by the owner of Christian Forums.

Currently? I read it changed hands several times(the forums), not 'Christian' owners.

 

[Sabertooth]

Brent is the owner of AC. Is he not the owner of CF?

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Brent is the owner of AC. Is he not the owner of CF?

No idea - I never even thought to look, search or ask.
The short blurb I saw was while surfing and in passing some site about the commercial aspect/ profits/ costs/ etc of maintaining a chat room or forum.

 

[Sabertooth]

HERE is his CF profile.

HERE is his AC profile.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

It's too bad they forbid threads there exposing the vaccine dangers.
These were well known and proven back before 1955, it's nothing new.(not from the 1986 exposure they claim is discredited) ....
OETA / PBS even had an hour long documentary that was very good about 10 years ago. (it was since 'unfindable'; but dozens of books are available now).

 

[NIrelandGillian]

Though not Christian-specific, Aspies Central is run by the owner of Christian Forums.

That's interesting. Is this person on the autistic spectrum or know someone on it?

Gillian

 

[Sabertooth]

Is this person on the autistic spectrum...?

I have been told that he is not.

...or know someone on it?

I don't know.