Friendships can look different for Autistic children.

Some children connect through shared interests. Quiet time together. Gaming. Online spaces. Or being near someone they trust. These friendships may not look the way adults expect. But they are still real, important and meaningful.

Following our Understanding Autistic Friendships Webinar, this MyTime session is a chance to keep the conversation going. It’s a space to reflect on what stood out, ask questions and talk with other parents and carers who get it.

Share your experiences and talk about things like:

What friendship looks like for your child

Different ways Autistic children connect and socialise

How friendships can change as children get older

Ways to support friendships without adding pressure

You do not need to have attended the webinar to join the conversation

This is an online peer group

Virtual MyTime brings parents and carers together to talk and connect over topics families may be navigating.

Guided by a facilitator who is a peer, with space to hear from families, share your own experiences, or just listen.

This peer group discussion is not recorded, to respect and protect participants’ privacy.

Who this peer group is for

Parents and carers living in Australia raising Autistic and neurodivergent children including those who are exploring or awaiting a diagnosis.

These sessions are just for parents and carers. If you’re a professional, please click here to visit our Professionals page for more information.

MyTime is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It is coordinated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre. Belongside Families proudly delivers MyTime on behalf of the Child and Family Disability Alliance (CaFDA)

Contact the host of Understanding Autistic Friendships: Virtual Autism MyTime

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