I don't think there is a need to be divisive or eletist - the forum is about autism so whether you are autistic, think you may be or are dealing with an autist then it does seem sensible to have everything on one place.
It also builds up a large body of information on the subject that can be readily searched rather than needing to go to different places and wonder if we qualify with the right brain type to post there.
This cuts to the heart of the matter (as I see it.)
Do autistic people who visit here want to be "signposted" to endless guidance from "bodies" or are they hoping to find REAL people/autists like themselves here.....with whom they feel safe and secure to connect with.....to just chat?
Do autistic people who visit here want to be "signposted" to endless guidance from "bodies" or are they hoping to find REAL people/autists like themselves here....
You are quite right, but this forum can't filter out the autistic people and non-autistic people at the gate.
How many posts from parents/carers even spouses of suspected autistic persons wanting suggestions... who are normally quite happy to take advice on board, but occasionally don't like a differing opinion.
Personally I try to use my own experiences & chuck in a link as appropriate. I concede, if I was coming here now, I'd be more inclined to read the comments than the links. I'm all linked out, so to speak.
Do autistic people who visit here want to be "signposted" to endless guidance from "bodies" or are they hoping to find REAL people/autists like themselves here....
You are quite right, but this forum can't filter out the autistic people and non-autistic people at the gate.
How many posts from parents/carers even spouses of suspected autistic persons wanting suggestions... who are normally quite happy to take advice on board, but occasionally don't like a differing opinion.
Personally I try to use my own experiences & chuck in a link as appropriate. I concede, if I was coming here now, I'd be more inclined to read the comments than the links. I'm all linked out, so to speak.
