r/Autism_Parenting is a subreddit with 101k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, autism, school, 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
: "If you have older autistic kids how have you survived?"
22 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Fuck summer holidays"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Noise cancelling headphones for adults"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/Autism_Parenting
#1
Struggling
27 posts
#2
Autism
: "My worst nightmare came true."
26 posts
#3
School
: "Severe anxiety about youngest child with autism starting School..."
12 posts
#4
Child
: "How Old Were You When You Had Yours ASD Child?"
12 posts
#5
Behavior
: "Not listening/Repetitive Questions"
8 posts
#6
Diagnosis
: "Life after Diagnosis"
8 posts
#7
Sensory
: "Wandering off outside, Sensory overwhelm."
6 posts
#8
Hate
6 posts
#9
Parenting
: "Level 3 Parents, I Need Your Advice, What Helped Your Child Find Their Voice?"
6 posts
#10
Help
: "Good God I Need Help"
5 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
: "Please help, I can't tolerate any more screaming/whining"
81 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Went to a group for autistic kids and met other autism parents for the first time"
26 posts
#3
Venting/Needs Support
: "My worst nightmare came true."
17 posts
#4
ABA Therapy
: "ABA is tearing my insurance a new A-hole and I don't mind it one bit."
6 posts
#5
Education/School
: "Concerns around childcare"
6 posts
#6
Eating/Diet
: "lunch."
5 posts
#7
Celebration Thread
: "I’m proud of my son"
4 posts
#8
Meltdowns
: "I told my autistic child that was having her seventh tantrum of the day to shut up"
4 posts
#9
Non-Verbal
: "Numberblocks drawings my 5.5 yo made, but they get increasingly unhinged"
3 posts
#10
Appreciation/Gratitude
: "A special moment for us ❤️"
3 posts
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+30k members(42.3%)
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Last updated: July 29, 2026