A: There are several online listserves for people with autism and their families that are specific to Colorado. The Autism Society of Colorado has our own called "Autism-CO", but you might want to join several others depending on the functioning level of your child, your personal interests or if you are an adult and want to network with other adults on the spectrum.
Here are a few you might be interested in joining:
Autism-CO
This is a discussion list of the Autism Society of Colorado (ASC). Anyone interested in autism in Colorado can join - Parents, Families and Individuals are all welcome. Providers/Clinicians are welcome to join in order to learn, listen and provide support. Sales and advertising by providers are prohibited. ASC events and announcements are also updated on this list.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/autism-co/
MASK (Mothers of Aspergers Syndrome Kids)
Despite the name, parents, not just mothers, are welcome to join this group. It is a support group for parents, family members or caregivers of kids with Aspergers Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PDD or similar symptoms located in Colorado. This site is intended to provide support and is not for the purpose of advertising or soliciting clients, products, or services.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/maskas99/
P2P (Parent2Parent)
This list provides an opportunity to exchange information with other parents of sons/daughters with disabilities or special health care needs living in Colorado.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/P2P-CO/
GRASP_Colorado
GRASP stands for the Global and Regional Aspergers Syndrome Partnership and is a support group for adults with Aspergers Syndrome in Colorado. People without Aspergers are welcome to join in order to learn more, but are not allowed to comment.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GRASP_Colorado/
GRASP_Families&Clinicians
This is the version of GRASP that Families and Clinicians are able to comment and seek support about adults with Aspergers and Autism Spectrum Disorders. This listserve is not specific to Colorado.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GRASP_FamiliesAndClinicians/
Denver Autistic Aspergers Syndrome Mix (DAASM)
This is an inclusive support group for Autistic Spectrum Disorder people & others that support their daily lives. Our vision is to encompass and address the needs of a more homogeneous population in our community, not just a handful of a few chosen adults or autistic children...ONLY. This group also meets in person.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/groups/DAAM1/
Denver Bio-Med
This is a list for parents interested in sharing and discussing issues about the biomedical alternatives in treating autism. This includes dietary interventions, supplements, chelation, IVIG, alternative medicine, testing, etc.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/denverbiomed/
Douglas County Moms
A collection of people touched by Autism within the Douglas County area. We meet to share stories, ideas, and support. This group also meets in person.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/douglascountymoms1/
EMPOWER_Colorado
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EMPOWER_COLORADO/
This email group is available for support anywhere in Colorado. We distribute information about the upcoming meetings, speakers, and issues we have as a local community. Please join us for laughing, crying and building better paths for our children to have a better vision for tomorrow.
