11 Autism Mom Memes about Parenting Neurodiverse Children

Humorous autism memes shared on the internet nail what it’s like parenting neurodiverse children.

Ana Nguyen
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Ana Nguyen Updated February 23, 2023
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As parents of neurodiverse children, we’ve experienced the unique challenges and joys that come with raising a child with autism.

Sometimes, the best way to deal with these challenges is by finding humor in them. These memes are a great way to share a laugh with fellow autism parents and feel understood in a world that may not always understand us.

Whether you’re a parent, family member, or friend of someone with autism, we hope these autism mom memes bring a smile to your face and remind you that you’re not alone on this journey.

He's Autistic, not a television set. I can't turn him down because he's too noisy for you.
He’s Autistic, not a television set. I can’t turn him down because he’s too noisy for you.

the face you make when someone says your child doesn't 'look' autistic.
the face you make when someone says your child doesn’t ‘look’ autistic.

Oh, you met one other autistic kid? Le me take notes now that you are an expert on autism.
Oh, you met one other autistic kid? Le me take notes now that you are an expert on autism.

All these other moms are talking about honor roll, dance recitals, softball games, gymnastic meets and I'm sitting here like: Woo Hoo! She tried new food AND her socks didn't bother her!
All these other moms are talking about honor roll, dance recitals, softball games, gymnastic meets and I’m sitting here like: Woo Hoo! She tried new food AND her socks didn’t bother her!

You might be an Autism parent if you get excited when your child eats something more than chicken nuggets and pizza.
You might be an Autism parent if you get excited when your child eats something more than chicken nuggets and pizza.

No, my child doesn't look "Autistic". And you don't look ignorant.But here we are.
No, my child doesn’t look “Autistic”. And you don’t look ignorant.
But here we are.

Tell me again how your kid who won't eat broccoli is the same as my autistic kid who only eats four foods.
Tell me again how your kid who won’t eat broccoli is the same as my autistic kid who only eats four foods.

Other parents watching their kids at the playground.Autism Parents watching their kids at the playground.
Other parents watching their kids at the playground.
Autism Parents watching their kids at the playground.

You may be an Autism parent if you'd give anything to spend a day in the mind of your child to see through their eyes and experience what it's like living in their world with Autism.
You may be an Autism parent if you’d give anything to spend a day in the mind of your child to see through their eyes and experience what it’s like living in their world with Autism.

When someone says they find the behavior of the child with autism challenging, I reply, have you tried imagining how he feels about yours?"
When someone says they find the behavior of the child with autism challenging, I reply, have you tried imagining how he feels about yours?”

FYI, your 1 million Youtube hits are from one autistic child.
FYI, your 1 million Youtube hits are from one autistic child.

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Written by Ana Nguyen
Ana Nguyen

Ana is a writer and mother of two children on the Autism spectrum. Her passion for writing stems from her experiences raising her children and navigating the unique challenges and joys that come with parenting neurodiverse children. Through her writing, Ana aims to bring attention to the perspectives and needs of autistic individualsand their families. She is committed to promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusivity for all.