r/Autism_Parenting is a subreddit with 96k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses autism, parenting, struggling, child, and behavior, 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
: "A “Three Bowls” Trick That Helped My Son’s Picky Eating / ARFID"
18 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I hate having an autistic child"
6 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Anxiety hoodie for kids?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Autism_Parenting
#1
Autism
: "Pediatrician told me Autism was my fault"
112 posts
#2
Parenting
: "Level 3 Parenting and health issues"
100 posts
#3
Struggling
36 posts
#4
Child
: "My Child is a “Student of the month”"
34 posts
#5
Behavior
: "How to Deal With Aggressive Behavior in Teenagers With ASD"
21 posts
#6
School
: "Scared to send my 4 year old to School"
14 posts
#7
Therapy
: "Do you level 3 parents with kids older than 6 get ghosted by every ABA and Therapy place?"
13 posts
#8
Communication
: "Accidentally taught my son to think public exposure is ok"
11 posts
#9
Support
: "Looking for Support/advice"
10 posts
#10
Development
: "Accidentally taught my son to think public exposure is ok"
10 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
: "I am soon to be homeless because of jumping/banging on the floor, and I don’t know what to do anymore."
75 posts
#2
Venting/Needs Support
: "Attempted flight today - didn't go ahead"
27 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Anyone else’s kid go “beyond” lining up toys?"
22 posts
#4
Appreciation/Gratitude
: "Nonverbal son taught himself 1-20 ❤️"
9 posts
#5
Celebration Thread
: "My level 2 3YO finally got off his waiting list—this was his surprise gift from his grandparents! 🫶🏻🛝"
8 posts
#6
Aggression
: "Appropriate consequences for breaking a glass door?"
8 posts
#7
Teenage Children
: "My 17 year old Autistic son is a Gestalt processing learner and our arguments often sound something like this…."
5 posts
#8
ABA Therapy
: "Reposting this"
5 posts
#9
Diagnosis
: "Regressive Autism"
4 posts
#10
Wholesome
: "Sometimes you gotta just give in"
3 posts
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+29k members(43.8%)
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Last updated: June 3, 2026