Co-variates

Frequency

Percentages

Perceived relevancy and informativeness of group posts

Not informative

Somewhat informative

Moderately informative

Very informative

Highly informative

6

16

16

10

12

10.0

26.7

26.7

16.7

20.0

Group posts help in understanding and coping with autism difficulties

Yes

No

44

16

73

27

Perceived comfortability of getting support from groups

Not comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Moderately comfortable

Very comfortable

Highly comfortable

3

19

17

14

7

5.0

31.7

28.3

23.3

11.7

Most valued posts in the groups

Personal Stories and Support

Access to resources

Advocacy and Awareness

Educational Resources

Parenting Support

Financial Aid

Others

16

10

8

9

7

4

6

26.7

16.7

13.3

15.0

11.7

6.7

10.0

Thoughts or recommendations to the Facebook communities

Community Engagement and support networks

Non-judgmental and safe environment

Access to local services and professionals

Advocacy and awareness in Bangladesh

Parent education and empowerment

Awareness

Others

20

5

16

9

6

2

2

33.3

8.3

26.7

15.0

10.0

3.3

3.3

Group posts keep the members up to date

Yes

No

40

20

67

33