Do support groups cause more division?

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Ok, I'd like a general opinion on this one;

Do things like support groups, associations and interest groups actually help anyone with things like AS, or do they just increase the division?

If there is a "club" which is only open to aspies, it could either give them a space to discuss aspie-specific issues away from potentially judgemental people OR it could segregate the Aspies and NTs even further by encouraging them to be completely separate and unconnected.

Realistically, which does it do?

Has anyone here been helped by being able to sit down, in the real world, and chat with someone who actually knows and understands how it feels?

I think aspie support groups in moderation help. They give support and a chance to relate to others who can know what you are struggling with. However, they should not be the only means of social relationships. I think there has to be a balance. If there is a balance I think they can be beneficial. In short, you can get the best of both worlds.

I guess it dpends on your own individual experience. while is suppose in a way it does define a line between aspies and NT's it can also be highly beneficial to talk and hang out with other aspies away from NTs.

I know i enjoy talking to just aspies because i feel i dont have to act 'normal' around them or put on my 'acting face' as some one once called it. But i see your point, I guess if there was just an NT club that was only for NTs it would be classed as discrimmination so why it should work in reverse i'm not sure. maybe clubs that are for aspies and people interested or friends of aspies would be ok.