AUTISM LISTSERVS
There are many listservs which provide information about Autism Spectrum issues. Some are listed below. If you have never used a listserv before, take note:
Listservs are very public forums. Many people subscribe and just "listen" to the conversations.
Listservs have rules, purposes and monitors.
Listservs operate differently. Some listservs overwhelm with lots of e-mails.
As such some people create special-purpose Internet e-mail accounts to participate in listservs to avoid having to sort through volumes of e-mails in their primary account.
Autism Mailing List
www.autism-resources.com/mailinglist.html
This listserv is very active and includes a wide range of people with ASD as well as those caring for loved ones and students with ASD. The list is an open e-mail-based forum to discuss autism and is very active, with as many as 1000 postings a month.
Discussion Lists from Autism Resources
www.autism-resources.com/links-discussion.html
A valuable list (with links) of many listservs that focus on ASD and the Autistic community. The list is not generally annotated, but enough information is provided to assist those people looking to join new lists.
Discussion Lists from The Maze
www.isn.net/~jypsy/mailist.htm
Another valuable list that provides links to many listservs on ASD and the Autistic community. This list is annotated and provides good information to direct people to the activity on the list and its focus.
Autism Network International
A meeting place and advocacy network for people with autism and similar conditions. Family members, friends, and professionals are welcome to participate as well. To subscribe, send the following message to listserv@listserv.syr.edu subscribe ani-l firstname lastname and information will be sent describing how to subscribe. (jisincla@mailbox.syr.edu)
St Johns
For people with developmental disabilities, their teachers, and those interested in this area, for the understanding and treatment of all types of develomental disability and to further networking among those with developmental disabilities. To subscribe, send the following message to listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu subscribe autism firstname lastname.