Abstract: Background: Autism is neurodevelopmental impairments in communication, social interaction and social attainment, the improvement of parents awareness lead to best health care to Autistic children. Aim: The aim of this study to assess the parents' knowledge and attitude regarding their Autistic children. Design: A descriptive research design was used in this study. Sample: Purposive sample equal (120) parents who having children with autism. Setting: It was conducted at child psychiatry out-patient clinic in psychiatry center at Tanta university hospital, El-Gharbia governorate. Tools: Two tools used 1st: Interview questionnaire sheet composed of 4 parts: personal data of the parents and child, family and child past history, parents' knowledge about the autism, and the parents' reported practice.....
Key words: Parents knowledge, Attitude, Autistic children
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