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
: "Neurotypical person asking how to better understand an autistic/ADHD friend."
9 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
#3
Ideas
: "Not really sure what I'm feeling or what to do about it, any ideas?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AskAutism
#1
Autism
: "Dating a guy with Autism"
174 posts
#2
Relationships
: "How do autistic people deal with romantic Relationships?"
39 posts
#3
Autistic
: "Why is wording it as "person with autism" frowned upon, but wording it as "Autistic person" is fine?"
29 posts
#4
Communication
27 posts
#5
Diagnosis
: "Can I call myself autistic whilst getting diagnosed"
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
Member Growth in r/AskAutism
Yearly
+3k members(35.3%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026