 degree of social cohesion in autistic online community environments. As one diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder later in life, working with thousands of individuals in the general public over a couple of decades, it is rare that one comes across this in face to face interaction. Autism Spectrum disorders are still rarely acknowledged in the adult community. I came across one individual whom disclosed a diagnosis over the course of a couple of decades. But likely there were more, just not a usual topic of conversation, in larger face to face interaction society. I never heard of Autism Speaks until I visited an online community a couple of years ago, and saw the various topics highlighted with that catchy phrase. Never being one to follow the herd, it didn't take long to do my own research, to determine it was a reputable organization through reliable third party watchdog groups that thoroughly analyze charitable organizations. There are thousands of other autism associated charitable organizations that can be found with a quick search on the guidestar.org website. Unusual that this one organization would gain all the attention since there are many others with similar missions and funded goals, but I suppose that it provides an additional level of social cohesion in an online community for those seeking a common enemy as a social bond, not unlike what one sees in larger society with those whom follow football and find common enemies in opposing teams, what one sees along party lines in politics, or opposing religious ideology. I suppose the autism speaks online controversy provides some evidence that individuals with autism spectrum disorders in online communities share this common element with those that are not diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders; sharing common enemies, in part, to gain social cohesion, that seems to be part of the general tribal nature of human beings. 