r/autismUK is a subreddit with 11k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses autism, diagnosis, assessment, struggling, and advice, and they frequently recommend/review ear plugs, detergent, and laundry detergent.
A safe social space for autistic people (diagnosed, seeking, or assumed) who are based in the UK.
***OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:
***1*** All posts must be made by or on behalf of an autistic person.
***2*** EVERYONE is celebrated and welcome except bigots, sexists, and serious rulebreakers
***3*** We're all here to learn about autism, UK-specific processes and experiences, and that we're not alone. And to grow.
Popular Themes in r/autismUK
#1
Advice Requests
: "How do I get over the fact that I’m overly attached to people who clearly don’t care."
9 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I am so over these 'overdiagnosis' claims. I just need to rant."
8 posts
Popular Topics in r/autismUK
#1
Autism
: "Autism diagnosis and care from the NHS"
95 posts
#2
Diagnosis
: "I am so over these 'overDiagnosis' claims. I just need to rant."
61 posts
#3
Assessment
: "How does the UK autism Assessment work for adults?"
47 posts
#4
Struggling
: "I'm really Struggling and it's like no-one notices"
28 posts
#5
Advice
: "The GP mental health liaison said I should quit working and go on benefits"
17 posts
#6
Work
: "Accused of being in a “clique” at Work but I actually feel excluded – advice?"
16 posts
#7
Mental Health
: "Disappointment to the point of tears/depression"
16 posts
#8
Uk
: "One in six autistic pupils in Uk have not attended school at all since September"
14 posts
#9
Support
: "No Support for autistic adults"
11 posts
#10
Diagnosed
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/autismUK
Ear Plugs
13 reviews
#1
Loop
3.7★ from 10 reviews
#2
Alpine
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Loop Earplugs
2.0★ from 1 review
Detergent
9 reviews
#1
Peace with the Wild Unscented Non-Bio Washing Powder
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Smol Non-Bio Capsules
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Ecover Laundry Liquid
4.0★ from 1 review
Laundry Detergent
5 reviews
#1
Smol
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Peace with the Wild
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Aldi
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/autismUK
#1
Vent
: "I’ve never felt more alien than here in the uk."
33 posts
#2
General & Miscellaneous
: "To the young woman on the Overground yesterday 🌻"
27 posts
#3
Work
: "Autistic burnout caused by forced office attendance — HR refusing remote work"
12 posts
#4
Content Warning
: "I'm not going to be made homeless!"
10 posts
#5
Diagnosis: England
: "I got diagnosed yesterday :')"
10 posts
#6
Friendship
: "Do other autistic people feel like they only exist when they initiate contact?"
8 posts
#7
CW: Suicide
: "My girl finally ran out of spoons"
7 posts
#8
Ableism & Discrimination
: "I am so over these 'overdiagnosis' claims. I just need to rant."
7 posts
#9
Coping with Traits & Symptoms
: "dreading the proper summer heat"
7 posts
#10
News
: "NHS care contributed to autistic man's death - Surrey coroner"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/autismUK
Yearly
+3k members(45.2%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026