Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder this involves difficulties in social communication and interaction as well as unusual patterns of interest and behavior.Aim: This study aimed to assess knowledgeof autistic children’s parents about ASD. Design:A descriptive design was utilized in currentstudy that carried out atthree governmental hospitalslocated in Dakahlia and Port Said Governorates.Convenient sampleof 68 parents whose children have ASDincluded in the study.Tools:A structured interview sheet was used to assess socio-demographic characteristics of the studied parents and parent's knowledge about ASD. Results: The majority of studied parents know symptoms of ASD. More than half of parents were had no knowledge about red flags of ASD.Less than two thirds of studied parents reported the relation between aggressive behaviors and ASD. Moreover, less than two thirds of them reported that children diagnosed with ASD have special skills.Additionally, more than half of studied parents reported that psychological treatment to be the best. Conclusion: There was avariation regarding parents’ knowledge about ASD. Recommendations: Enhance parents' knowledge regarding ASD
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