Abstract
AbstractDigital forms of social interaction and communication have become increasingly prevalent in our society. Parents of children with autism are among the groups taking advantage of such online opportunities. In this study, 14 parents from a local listserv for parents or families of children with autism volunteered to allow their autism listserv posts to be documented for a period of 3 months. The content of the parental listserv posts concerned a variety of topics, ranging from legislation to very personal stories of the group. Eight overall themes of the listserv were identified. A review of this listserv’s themes suggested that this group of parents worked as a team; had concerns about medical costs, therapies, school environments, and the development of their child; relied on other parental support; advocated to raise awareness; and supported efforts to find treatments or even a cure for autism spectrum disorders.
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