r/Autism_Parenting is a subreddit with 99k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, autism, parenting, school, and worst day, 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
: "My autistic brother is terrible and my parents won't do anything about it. I would like advice form some parents on how to keep calm and deal with his attitude."
26 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Being an Autism parent, I fear I will never be loved again"
10 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Gestalt Language App"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/Autism_Parenting
#1
Struggling
32 posts
#2
Autism
: "Autism Safety"
24 posts
#3
Parenting
: "My son eloped at the farm today."
12 posts
#4
School
7 posts
#5
Worst Day
6 posts
#6
Hate
6 posts
#7
Therapy
: "How do I teach my eloping, high-energy 3yo GLP toddler to stop for danger and sit for Therapy?"
5 posts
#8
Friend
4 posts
#9
Hard Time
4 posts
#10
Behavior
4 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
: "Realizing your spouse is autistic"
86 posts
#2
Venting/Needs Support
: "I took my son to a kids' birthday party today, got back in the car, and cried like a baby."
24 posts
#3
Discussion
: "On vacation with my son"
17 posts
#4
Non-Verbal
: "I saw this and this made me smile so much!!"
5 posts
#5
Appreciation/Gratitude
: "My son is speaking at 7, there is hope yet!"
5 posts
#6
Resources
: "If I had Legs I’d Kick You"
5 posts
#7
“Is this autism?”
: "11 month old delayed - everything is so hard"
5 posts
#8
Celebration Thread
: "What a day"
4 posts
#9
Non-Parent
: "Feeling guilt about autistic relative making me uncomfortable"
4 posts
#10
Speech Therapy (SLP)
: "GLP success stories?"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/Autism_Parenting
Yearly
+30k members(43.0%)
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Last updated: June 29, 2026