New subforum for parents of children with classical autism

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Hello,

I was wondering if it would possible to have a separate sub-forum for parents who have a child with "classical" autism ? We currently have 109 page thread dealing with classical autism, PDD & speech delays on the Parent forum, and it is hard to sift through all that material, especially for newbies.

So, it may be a great idea to have a subforum just for those parenting a child with significant needs and classical autism, and the challenges these parents face in the daily course of raising these kids.

Please let us know if such a forum would be something the admins would consider.

Thanks !

Hello,

That request needs to be directed to alex not us.

While it would make sense for alex to actually keep an eye on this section he doesnt so you should click on contact alex at the top and drop him a line on twitter/facebook/whatever

With that said he is not likely to add any sections at the moment since the software "is being updated" and that is his main focus when it comes to us.

Seconded, this would be very useful.

+1

From a discussion in the Parents section:

BrookeBC wrote:

But I think those of us effected by the label face some unique challenges and with respect to the sub forum, I'm well aware that it has been debated in the past and of the arguments on both sides. I appreciate the sticky threat in the parents section, however, when I am looking for advise on an issue unique to those with speech delay I find it cumbersome to search thru a 106 page tread to find it. I stand by my opinion, this site would be more user friendly, inclusive and practical for parents of 'severe' children (The OP's label, not mine) if there was sub forum.

+1. Just wanted to add a vote of support for the creation of such a sub forum. My kid isn't "severe" or non-verbal, but if he were I would find a forum much more helpful than a sticky. Hopefully the current members can help guide it toward being a positive, accepting, helpful subforum like the current Parents forum. I'd suggest calling it "Parents of PreVerbal or Substantial Support ASD Offspring" or "Parents of Moderately and Severely affected and Non/Pre/Low-Verbal Offspring".

edited: changed from "kids" to "offspring" to be inclusive of adult children.