Online support is an important tool for people who are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) so that they know they are not alone, and can receive and give emotional support to others who may be facing similar challenges in their daily lives, and find solutions together. Whether an individual has ASD, or has a family member, such as a spouse, parent, sibling or child with ASD, peer support is essential.
Peer support online group Healthful Chat advises its community to share views regarding the signs of autism, therapies that have worked, to laugh and cry with others who can understand their personal struggle each day, and to make lifelong friends.