Autism Tattoo from Patty
Years ago when I started getting into both healthcare issues and social media I discovered lots of people had or were planning on having a tattoo related to a health or other condition.
There were two main reasons for this. In the case of say people with diabetes it was a useful tool to let paramedics or other healthcare professionals know about the condition in case of an accident or a diabetes induced coma.
Within the autism community on the other hand tattoo are used as a great way of raising awareness of ASD and, of course, for showing support for a loved one.
So we thought it would be great to provide a forum where our readers could share their autism tattoos and other related ASD body art.
So please feel free to post a picture of you tattoo in the comments section of this blog. If this proves a problem you can email your picture to us at info@patienttalk.org and we will post them on your behalf.
Thanks very much in advance
Shelley shares “My son is four years old and has ASD. I got this tattoo without color so after it’s fully healed my son and daughter can color the puzzle piece in with four colors. My son still doesn’t talk but has started using sign language to ask please, more, thank you and much more. I know I have only known he has ASD for a short while but no matter what I will always love him for who he is ASD and all.”
Autism Tattoo from Shelley
Terri shares ” “Here is my tattoo I got for my 7 yr old ASD son, Damien James. He is my pride and joy. I love him to the moon and back. I chose this tattoo BC I love him, ASD and all. I replaced the O with a blue puzzle piece. Its my favorite tattoo right now. I have other tattoos in the works, all Autism themed for my boy and to spread awareness and ASD love. People see my tattoos and ask questions and this one makes for great convos to explain what autism is to those who don’t understand it. My son is different, not less!!!”
Autism Tattoo from Terri
Stephanie shares “My son is four years old and has ASD. I got this tattoo without color so after it’s fully healed my son and daughter can color the puzzle piece in with four colors. My son still doesn’t talk but has started using sign language to ask please, more, thank you and much more. I know I have only known he has ASD for a short while but no matter what I will always love him for who he is ASD and all.”
Autism Tattoo from Stephanie
The puzzle pieces in the background for my ASD daughter. Many other symbols for each family member in my life. My artist did an amazing job representing each one.
Ahayderson Thanks that is brilliant
I have Asperger’s and love batman so merged the 2
For my almost 9 year old little girl who spend the first 7.5 years of her life non verbal.. She is using words more and more every day 😀
For my son alex 12 years old in mainstream high school
Sarah asked us to share this tattoo
Paula shares “I had this done in
honor of my son, Joshua!! He is my heart! He has taught me so much
about life, patience, and never giving up, no matter what it is. He has 3
brothers and 1 sister that love him to the moon and back!! Thank you for
giving us parents the opportunity to share a piece of our heart with the
world!!!”
For Celtic family including my Aspie Hubby and 3 ASD stepkids
The tattoo I got for my son who will soon be 5 years old. He is the light of my life.
My tattoo to honor both breast cancer and my son who is diagnosed with autism.
For my cousins and children I’ve worked with whose lives are affected by autism. My life is more wonderful and more filled with love
this is what I did for my nephew
My tat for my son Colton he was diagnosed at age 4 and is now 12.
For my Lovely Son
he name is Alexander
This is for my 11 year old Angel!! To make it more special to me i had my son write his name!! My handsome Angel!!
This is my first tatoo i love my son his 11yr,old!! He was sent to me to be my angel!! I had him write his name to make this more special to my heart!!
While getting my second tattoo, I had my first one touched up and re-coloured in support of my nine year old son. Gentle in heart, bright in mind and loving in every way. I thank him for this journey, for it’s made me a better person.
I got this tattoo for my 2 boys. One has severe Autism and the other has Ausberger’s. I am so very proud of both!
This is the tattoo I got in honor of my now, 13 year old daughter…..she is an amazing, beautiful soul who shows me how to think outside the box on a daily basis
For my son Kody, Got it last April and going to get another this April.
For my son Matthew
i got this butterfly on my shoulder after receiving a confirmed diagnosis for my son Aiden age 6, i planned the tattoo about 18months prior to getting the official diagnosis (took 4 years).
i am always making people autism aware and when people comment on my tattoo i always explain the reason behind it.
He is my pride and joy and will always support him, fight for him and make people aware.
Tammy, UK
This is for my son Conner who was diagnosed ASD when he was 2 1/2. He loves to tell people that the ribbon represents Autism and the butterfly wings represent Asperger’s Syndrome and then he loves to point out that it is for him.
For my 4yr old son Dane with ASD
Latin quote “luceat lux vestra” meaning “Let your light shine”
Brooke shares “Puzzle heart on my forearm for my dear little boy.”
Melissa shares “For my son, Gavin, my hero!”
This tattoo I had made at september 2013, for my 7 year old son Luca with ASD and his 2 older sisters, ‘Pieces of my heart’. Josefien
This is for my son Jacob who is 27. He was diagnosed with Autism when he was 4.
this was just done this past week in honor of my son
Latest tattoo in honour of my son Riobard ( Irish for Robert ). It spells out what his ASD SPD ADHD ODD means to me.
This is for my son Nathaniel. It has the puzzle peice in the eye and says I wish you could see the world through my eyes. He’s 4 and has asd. He has started to talk and will try and talk to anyone and everyone. He’s so loving and wonderful but can be very hard work. Wouldn’t change him for the world
Karen shares
My son just turned 8 and has high functioning autism. He was diagnosed at 3. He is the love of my life along with his sister. The tattoo is to remind me he can spread his wings and fly anytime he wants.
I love this.
Karen shares “Both of my boys on the Spectrum, Ryan 8 high functioning and Robbie 4 low functioning, the jigsaw puzzle pieces for ASD and the purple ribbon also representing Ryan’s epilepsy.”
Angela shares “My name is Angela and This is my tattoo I did for my son who is now going on 13 years old I did it back in 2008”
My husband and I had matching tattoos in support of our daughter Megan