I have been here for a few months now and although it's a great idea, the forum is seriously lacking in features, active members, and it seems to have a much bigger presents of parents seeking answers rather than a social enviroment for people with an ASD. NAS is an excellent source for information, just not so great so social interaction.
Obviously I can totally understand why all you parents are here looking for answers and support and thats cool. Who better to ask than adults with experience of what your child is going through.
I have really enjoyed coming here and talking to people that for the most part, totally understand where I am coming from. Which is a first for me I can tell you!
I have been working on a website idea aimed at people with an ASD and for parents. It is based on a facebook type model, so profiles, friends, walls, the ability to share links and pictures, forums, possibly live chat.
I have also looked at creating an events style aspect too. So for people looking to meet others in a non support group type enviroment this would allow you to setup a meeting at a place and time and then others can say if they want to come or not.
It seems like me, a lot of people dont get on with facebook. It's a mess of useless, trivial information and generally just stresses me out. On the flipside it is a big part of a modern social life.
Is their any interest in this? It would take me quite a while to put together but thats not an issue. If it is of interest I would like to do it properly from the start with it setup in a way that people find useful, friendly and also in a way that is safe for everyone to use.
In the long term I would also need people to help monitor and admin the site but thats a long way off yet.
