About this Site

What is AuTube?

AuTube is an issue-based social networking site created for anyone either on the autism spectrum or in the autism community. This new idea is meant to facilitate online discussions that focus on a single rotating topic.

How does it work?

Each month, we will introduce to you, our users, a new question related to life with or around autism. The introductory video will frame the question listed at the top of the page. With each question, a panel of experts will comment on their perspective.

The rest is in your hands. Users can then sign in, comment on the topic in question, post a link to a video response, and vote on a monthly poll. We will also be providing a list of resources pertaining to the current month's question. There, you will find links to books, websites, films and other media to fuel the dialogue. You can even submit your own resource to be added to the list and let us know what question you would ask the community.

AuTube is a platform for your voice, so sign in and let us know what you think!

Registration and Membership

How do I register?

Just click on the "sign in / sign up" button at the top of the page. If you're a returning member, enter your information. If you're new to AuTube, click on "Create New Account". From there, you'll be asked to create a user name and password. Once you're a member, you'll have full access to vote in polls and comment on videos.

How do I comment?

Members of AuTube can comment on the current month's question by clicking on "comment on it" below the list of existing comments. After filling out your comments, you may either preview them or click "save" to see your thoughts posted immediately.

You can also paste web addresses in your comments for others to click on. Modify your text with bullets, bold letters, lists and definitions using simple HTML from the list described below the comment box. Clicking on "More information about formatting options" will bring you to a page describing how to use HTML tags.

AuTube is a platform for civil conversation and amiable dialogue. At no point will any profane language, graphic content, personal attacks or any otherwise incendiary remarks be tolerated. Users who engage in any such behavior forfeit their accounts to be terminated and comments deleted.

Where can I find past issues on AuTube?

The link at the top of the page labeled "Past Questions" will bring you to a page where all past questions, comments, and experts will be archived. Simply click on the issue you wish to revisit.

How do I post a video response?

If you own a video camera, or if there is a camera on your computer, you can upload a response to an AuTube question using a YouTube account. Simply paste the URL of your YouTube video in your comment on AuTube for others to click on and see.

What is AuTube on YouTube?

AuTube on YouTube is a YouTube channel (user name: dmfautube) where many of the AuTube questions will live. Also collected on the channel will be responses to questions and your video reflections.

What is AuTube on Twitter?

If you have a Twitter account, you can follow updates about AuTube and its production. Our username is @dmfautube.

How can I support AuTube?

AuTube is produced by the Dan Marino Foundation, a foundation in Weston, FL, dedicated to opening doors toward independence for children and young adults with special needs. Clicking on the "Support AuTube" button will bring you directly to their donation page. More information about the Dan Marino Foundation can be found at www.danmarinofoundation.org.