QUESTION 1: WHAT IS ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUPPORT GROUPS?

QUESTION 2: WHAT IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH CONNECTING WITH OTHER FAMILIES IN SUPPORT GROUPS?

Little or no relevant information
Information on cooking recipes
Information on therapies, educational services and behavioral management strategies
Medical information only

They have no impact on the defense of human rights
Have minimal impact on the formulation of educational and health policies
Strengthen the collective voice and have a significant impact on the formulation of educational and health policies
Focus on promoting stigma and lack of acceptance

Have no impact on society
Increasing stigma and lack of acceptance
Reducing public awareness of autism
Raising awareness about autism, reducing stigma and promoting acceptance in society