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Mr BHT

I only joined a couple of days ago and have been scanning the various threads (and the site in general), and I noticed that about 90% of the posts seem to be from mothers of children with autism/asperger's looking for help and advice as to what to do in certain situations, where to go, etc.

Now I am not denigrating anyone in the slightest, and I may have not looked too deep into the forum, but I was thinking that maybe there could be a section exclusively for those with autism/asperger's to post - perhaps an 'adults only' section restricted to members aged 18 and above with the condition, where they can interact with others and discuss their personal experiences without the observations and queries of neurotypicals getting in the way.

Just an idea from a newbie.   

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  • Hi,

    I think seperate areas if it was a forced seperation would undo some of the work and suport us parents get from hearing a wider view point and how people on the spectrum see things and I have read posts that work the other way with us nt's explaining how we see things. I am extremly gratefull for the help and insights I have gained into my son from the forum and cant thank everyone enough and you are right about the work parents do to forward the cause, im currently in communication with my Local Council pushing for better services in my area for the benifit of all.

    However I do not see anything wrong with anyone wanting to discuss some things in areas that are only for people with ASD and likewise an area for NT if that helps them feel more comfortable and able to open up more because to me the forum is about helping people and if thats what people need then give it a go as long as its not made that you must post there.

     On the teenage point of view. I have finaly convinced my son to join the forum yesterday I hve been sharing some posts with him and have been able to have discusions based on what ive read. I am helping him set up his account today. Im unsure how im going to handle the privacy issues. I want him to feel free to say what he needs to say without worrying about me seeing it. Likewise if im having particular issues with him tht im asking for help in how will he feel if he reads it???? any advice???

    Sam

    x

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  • Hi,

    I think seperate areas if it was a forced seperation would undo some of the work and suport us parents get from hearing a wider view point and how people on the spectrum see things and I have read posts that work the other way with us nt's explaining how we see things. I am extremly gratefull for the help and insights I have gained into my son from the forum and cant thank everyone enough and you are right about the work parents do to forward the cause, im currently in communication with my Local Council pushing for better services in my area for the benifit of all.

    However I do not see anything wrong with anyone wanting to discuss some things in areas that are only for people with ASD and likewise an area for NT if that helps them feel more comfortable and able to open up more because to me the forum is about helping people and if thats what people need then give it a go as long as its not made that you must post there.

     On the teenage point of view. I have finaly convinced my son to join the forum yesterday I hve been sharing some posts with him and have been able to have discusions based on what ive read. I am helping him set up his account today. Im unsure how im going to handle the privacy issues. I want him to feel free to say what he needs to say without worrying about me seeing it. Likewise if im having particular issues with him tht im asking for help in how will he feel if he reads it???? any advice???

    Sam

    x

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