r/AskAutism

13k members
r/AskAutism is a subreddit with 13k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses autism, relationships, autistic, communication, and diagnosis.
A forum to hear the experiences of autistic individuals, and educate about neurodiversity, human rights concerns, and how to be a better human being both to autistic people and all citizens of the world.

Popular Themes in r/AskAutism

#1
Advice Requests
: "What is something you would like researchers to focus on when it comes to autism and adhd, especially in women?"
4 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "As a parent of a child with autism that includes so much anxiety, public school has not been helpful."
1 post

Popular Topics in r/AskAutism

#1

Autism

: "Dating a guy with Autism"
174 posts
#2

Relationships

: "How do neurodivergent people date when they have a fixed schedule?"
39 posts
#3

Autistic

29 posts
#4

Communication

27 posts
#5

Diagnosis

: "30 male . Just realized I might have Autism and now my life makes more sense."
24 posts
#6

Support

23 posts
#7

Sensory

14 posts
#8

Relationship

: "Help with Relationship w AuDHD partner - Im burnt out and he wont get support from elsewhere"
10 posts
#9

Friendship

10 posts
#10

Social

9 posts

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Yearly
+3k members(35.3%)

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Last updated: July 5, 2026