Autism Forums, initially launched as AspiesCentral.com in May 2010, is a support platform for individuals with autism and their families. The forum was rebranded in August 2017 and has shown consistent growth under its current owners, who took control from the original founder in December 2013. The forum generates revenue through premium ad network ADThrive and offers user upgrades to remove ads. Managed by a volunteer staff, including a skilled admin and moderators, the platform ensures a secure environment for its users. Currently, it utilizes XenForo software and is hosted on the owners' server, but can be easily transitioned to a VPS. The owners are minimally involved, stepping in mainly for technical issues. Although the forum has Facebook and Twitter profiles, there has been limited social media marketing, representing a potential growth area. Visitors primarily discover the forum via search engines and word of mouth. The key income sources are ADThrive and user upgrades. During the sales transfer, aid will be provided for server relocation, though the XenForo license is non-transferrable beyond a 6-month grace period. Upgrading to a newer XenForo version could yield additional growth and features. The ongoing costs include a one-time XenForo payment of $345, an annual renewal of $95, and monthly hosting fees between $10-20. These are the essential expenses to maintain the forum as sold.