Social Network Launched for Parents

One in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, so you would think that by now there would be more infrastructure to help parents navigate the murky waters of autism. But the truth is that too often, parents receive a diagnosis and are left to fend for themselves, with little to no understanding of what kinds of resources are available to them. Depending on where you live, you might be able to locate a nearby support group, but there’s no guarantee.
To help parents locate a stronger foothold in the uncharted terrain of autism, MyHealthTeams announced Tuesday the launch of MyAutismTeam, a social network designed exclusively for parents of autistic children.

The Autism Challenge: Give Up Social Networking for a Day

Couldn't resist this from the Toronto Globe and Mail. This is the first I've heard about this worldwide initiative and not sure if many people could actually survive the day without social networking.

The task, if you choose to accept it, could prove virtually impossible for the addicted and a challenge for even the casual user – give up Facebook and Twitter for one day.
It’s the latest campaign, however unusual, to raise awareness and dollars for a cause in an era in which people are checking their online accounts at all times of the day.
Autism charities around the world have joined forces to ask online users to give up social networking websites on Nov. 1 as a way to experience how difficult it is for those with the disorder to communicate socially.