r/Autism_Parenting is a subreddit with 104k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, autism, 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
: "Seeking advice for adult son with impulse control and behavior issues"
29 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "My mom has Dementia and my Kids Have Autism"
11 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I made a free interactive clock for kids who struggle with reading analog time"
5 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Research opportunity for parents"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Autism_Parenting
#1
Struggling
20 posts
#2
Autism
10 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
: "9yo obsessed with "gross" feet/trench foot. What to do?"
70 posts
#2
Venting/Needs Support
: "I knew she would be treated differently because of her autism. I just didn’t think it would start before she’s even 3. 🫠"
28 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Nonverbal autistic child Lying"
25 posts
#4
Education/School
: "My son has a teacher who is on the spectrum!"
13 posts
#5
Wholesome
: "He pooped!!"
7 posts
#6
Resources
: "Review of the Coche XL stroller"
6 posts
#7
“Is this autism?”
: "24 months - concerns"
5 posts
#8
Celebration Thread
: "he got on the bus today"
4 posts
#9
Medication
: "Risperdone"
4 posts
#10
Aggression
: "Meltdowns and aggression and baby gates"
4 posts
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+31k members(41.6%)
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Last updated: September 1, 2026