Autism and finding an online community
A few months ago, I told you about some great resources for adults with autism through Casy Sparks. If you haven’t read the blog yet, you should, but in short, they have several support groups on Zoom and Facebook for autistic adults. They do hangouts and meetings of all types, for different comfort levels.
Dr. Roger Jou, who is behind CASY Sparks, also started an Autism & Auto Club, and it’s pretty cool. If cars and autism intersect your life in some way, you may find something interesting here.
What is the Autism & Auto Club
The Autism & Auto Club is for people in the autism community who love cars. Whether you’re a parent of a child who loves cars or an autistic car enthusiast, the Autism & Auto Club has space for you. I used to love cars as a kid, but I don’t consider myself an enthusiast anymore. My husband, on the other hand, knows so much about them. It’s impressive. We have a nice collection of Hot Wheels cars that he plays with with Jude.
Where do you join the Autism & Auto Club?
The Autism & Auto Club is on Facebook too, and you can join by clicking that link. Of course, it’s free. Most members speak English, but you can join from all over the world. All you need is a device with the internet on it. Most interactions are online, much like most non-regional FB auto groups.
Members can post and comment as they please, and Roger always keeps an eye on spam and inappropriate content. Adults have even met on Zoom a few times but they now want to encourage kids to connect with others kiddos who have a particular interest in cars, as well. Parents are encouraged to communicate with one another as well. It’s all about the network!
What type of cars?
It’s all-inclusive — there are all kinds of fans of cars, trucks, and everything in between. There are no brand/model loyalties here — foreign and domestic cars are equally welcome, so post and talk about whatever auto you like.
They don’t talk about money unless they are participating in fundraiser auto shows for local charities. Members can use the platform to corral local auto lovers to support a show that supports an autism charity in their local area. This will take time to grow, but it’s the ultimate goal.
This group is a work in progress and will always be. It constantly strives to meet the needs of the autism/autistic communities leveraging technology and human nature.
Spread the word to any applicable car enthusiasts in your life, and see you there. 🙂
Join the American Autism & Auto Club
So if you’re at all intrigued, stay in the loop so you’ll hear about things that may interest you by following @DrRogerJou on Facebook and Instagram.
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Robert tracy lee brumley
2022-04-14 at 2:11 AMhello i was wondering if this community helps adults with autism to find a vehicle someone destroyed the only truck ive ever had and cant afford another one but can afford the insurance and plates etc etc the cops did nothing to the priest or the lair who was using lies to get other people to target me all cause she kept me up for 9 months causing my ptsd and stomach ulcer to be set off and i got targeted by my land lord after being told to call the cops the cops telling me not to call them then ann pearson of bh management wrongfully kicked me out in a pandemic for calling the cops when i had recordings and a witness the cops and sergeant hinkle of the lenexa police threaten me with bodily harm literally said im lucky i didnt get shot for no reason and i have a witness to that as well of kansas didnt protect me or my rights or safety the state of kansas dose not respect the disability protection act or the 504 law or anything to do with disabled people including not being allowed to go to college or allowed to work due to income limits already being met by ssi ssdi income i am sharing this tiny info just so you know some of my situation i really could use help my whole family is dead ive got no body any info you have would be appreciated and no salvation army and churches do not help us at all only pregant or single females which is sexist and illegal they help drug addicts or familys but not us