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Online communities for autistic children?

Nimue_03

Hi there, 

This is my first post here, so I hope that I've put it in the right topic group!

I have a 10 year old daughter with Level 1 autism, who has anxiety problems and struggles to make friends at school.  She would really love to be able to chat with others who are like her and have similar interests.  We have been referred to various local support groups as part of her counselling but the one that is most recommended for her has a waiting list and several months after contacting them, we are still waiting for a space in one of their social groups.  

In the meantime, does anyone know of any safe and moderated online communities for autistic children, where they can chat with each other?  We registered for Autcraft but they, like many other family friendly servers, only operate on Java and my daughter won't use anything other than her ipad for minecraft (bedrock) so she's not really been able to participate on it as much as we hoped.  

Does anyone know of any other communities where she can chat with autistic children in real time?

Thanks very much!

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  • Hello,

    Yes, there are several safe and moderated online communities for autistic children where they can chat with each other in real time. Here are a few options to consider:

    Mighty Networks: This is a social networking platform that has several communities specifically for autistic children. You can join these communities for free, and your daughter can connect with other children who share similar interests.

    Autism Social Communities: This is a free online platform that connects autistic children and adults with each other. They offer various social features, including chat rooms, forums, and virtual events, to help members build relationships and friendships.

    Autistic Gaming Initiative: This is a gaming community that is dedicated to supporting autistic children and young adults. They offer online gaming events and forums where members can connect with each other and make friends.

    Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): This is a national organization that offers various resources and support for autistic individuals, including online communities and forums. Their online platform, ASAN Connect, allows members to connect with each other in real-time chat rooms and message boards.

    It's important to note that while these online communities are moderated, it's still important to monitor your daughter's online activity and ensure her safety.

    I hope this information you like it.

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  • Hello,

    Yes, there are several safe and moderated online communities for autistic children where they can chat with each other in real time. Here are a few options to consider:

    Mighty Networks: This is a social networking platform that has several communities specifically for autistic children. You can join these communities for free, and your daughter can connect with other children who share similar interests.

    Autism Social Communities: This is a free online platform that connects autistic children and adults with each other. They offer various social features, including chat rooms, forums, and virtual events, to help members build relationships and friendships.

    Autistic Gaming Initiative: This is a gaming community that is dedicated to supporting autistic children and young adults. They offer online gaming events and forums where members can connect with each other and make friends.

    Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): This is a national organization that offers various resources and support for autistic individuals, including online communities and forums. Their online platform, ASAN Connect, allows members to connect with each other in real-time chat rooms and message boards.

    It's important to note that while these online communities are moderated, it's still important to monitor your daughter's online activity and ensure her safety.

    I hope this information you like it.

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