WACS is Singapore’s largest public WhatsApp network for the autism community. It also has members of other nationalities (e.g. Malaysia, Australia, UK, China).
Note: If you want to know if you may be autistic, consider taking online tests and then getting a professional diagnosis.
1) Read the rules and our online safety advisory.
2) Read up additional tips & information about joining the community.
3) Register and join suitable chat groups in WACS (focused on caregivers & family members)
4) Join chat groups from Standing In The Gap (SITG).
Meet friendly autistics from Singapore to chat about personal experiences.
5) Join chat groups from the Autism Academic Knowledge Network (AAKN).
Meet intelligent autistics worldwide to chat about knowledge and learning.
6) Join Worldwide Autistics Chat Groups.
Meet friendly international autistics to chat about personal experiences.
{Note: The above three networks are allied with but not part of WACS.]
7) Join the Disabled People’s Association as a member [third party organisation not related to WACS].
Autistics: For only $2/year, a highly inclusive organisation will support your efforts to advocate for your needs, including against discrimination. This support is essential because autistics lack official representation and the protection of anti-discrimination laws in Singapore.
Everyone else: DPA also welcomes non-disabled people to apply to be associate members.
8) Access autism directories, get a helpful list of autism advocacy references, read about the Action For Autistics Masterplan.