r/Autism_Parenting is a subreddit with 108k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses autism, struggling, school, friend, and therapy, and they frequently recommend/review diapers, devices, and switch games.
Welcome to the Autism Parenting subreddit! Ask questions*, share experiences and get community support for raising kids on the spectrum. Connect with parents of all neurotypes.
*If you are a parent wondering if your child is autistic- you MUST use the “is this autism?” flair or your post will be removed.
Please read our stickied FAQ and reach out via modmail with any questions.
Popular Themes in r/Autism_Parenting
#1
Advice Requests
: "Pre school refusing to apply for EHCP"
14 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I’m so tired"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Help! Toilet regression?"
6 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Bonding Ideas"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Autism_Parenting
#1
Autism
10 posts
#2
Struggling
9 posts
#3
School
5 posts
#4
Friend
4 posts
#5
Therapy
3 posts
#6
Doctor
3 posts
#7
Tired
3 posts
#8
Behavior
3 posts
#9
Parenting
3 posts
#10
Sensory
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/Autism_Parenting
Diapers
56 reviews
#1
Goodnites
4.3★ from 17 reviews
#2
Ninjamas
4.8★ from 8 reviews
#3
Huggies
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Devices
19 reviews
#1
AAC Device
4.3★ from 9 reviews
#2
AAC
4.8★ from 6 reviews
#3
Apple iPad
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Switch Games
17 reviews
#1
Nintendo
4.8★ from 6 reviews
#2
Pokemon
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Untitled Goose Game
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Autism_Parenting
#1
Advice Needed
: "School calls."
44 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Birthday suggestions"
11 posts
#3
Education/School
: "Every sen parents worst nightmare"
7 posts
#4
Venting/Needs Support
: "I give up. I. Just. Give. Up."
6 posts
#5
Medication
: "Parents of children with autism who have anxiety - what has your experience been with clonidine?"
5 posts
#6
ABA Therapy
: "They hurting him"
3 posts
#7
Potty-Training/Toileting
: "Finally happened to us…."
3 posts
#8
“Is this autism?”
: "3.5-year-old with speech delay, scripting, shutdown at preschool — what would you do next?"
3 posts
#9
Wholesome
: "Update on my son with rage"
2 posts
#10
Non-Verbal
: "When did your kid speak"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/Autism_Parenting
Yearly
+32k members(42.4%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026