WACS is Singapore’s largest public WhatsApp network for the autism community (focused on caregivers and family). It also has members of other nationalities (e.g. Malaysia, Australia, UK, China).
WACS aims to be the initial point of entry for people who wish to join the autism community in Singapore. It adds value by providing up-to-date news about autism.
WACS is run by volunteers in their spare time. Not all chat groups are actively moderated.
Join WACS
1) Read the group rules (the online safety advisory is included as an annexe).
2) Register here.
The form only needs your name, your role (e.g. parent, professional) and the groups you want. Do not submit NRIC numbers, medical records or other sensitive documents.
Allied networks
The networks below are allied with but not part of WACS.
Join chat groups from Standing In The Gap (SITG).
Meet friendly autistic people in Singapore to chat about personal experiences. Online interview required for new applicants.
Join chat groups from the Autism Academic Knowledge Network (AAKN).
Meet intelligent autistic people from Singapore and worldwide to chat about knowledge and learning.
Join the AAASG platform for AuADHD (autistic people with ADHD).
Join the international autistic community chat groups.
Meet friendly international autistic people to chat about personal experiences. The website may take a minute to load.
Associations
Join the Disabled People’s Association as a member [third party organisation not related to WACS].
Autistic People: For only $2/year, a highly inclusive organisation will support your efforts to advocate for your needs, including against discrimination.
Everyone else: DPA also welcomes non-disabled people to apply to be associate members.
Resources
Access Singapore Autism Directories,
get a helpful list of autism advocacy references,
read about the Action For Autistics Masterplan
and find solutions with the Proposed NeuroDivergent Capability Partnership (NDCP).
Disclaimer: WACS chat groups are only meant to provide informal support. The information from these groups are not a substitute for professional advice of a legal, medical, financial, psychological, educational or any other nature.
The participants in this group do not provide mental health support, social support, job matching or legal advisory services. We are not a substitute for seeking help from professional service providers and government agencies.
The administrators are also unaware and unable to control the private behaviour of members in the chat groups. It is up to each member to report and block other members who show inappropriate behaviour.
By joining the chat groups, you acknowledge this disclaimer and indemnify the administrators of this network for any possible damages or liabilities arising from your participation in this network.