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Abstract : The prevalence of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is rising, making early screening crucial. As nutritionally vulnerable populations, a detailed nutritional assessment is essential in order to recommend timely and intensive interventions. A descriptive study design” was employed to assessment of the nutritional status of autistic patients in Alhilla city in. from 1st / November / 2021 to 26st June 2022. Convenience (non-probability) sample" consisted of (200) samples, which is chosen during the sampling process through the period from(27th January 2022 to 5th April 2022). The majority of ages of sample were within the 25-36 years old category by about (49.0%). The majority of the study's participants (33.0% and 59.0%) were educated and in institute school respectively. there is statistically high significant association between nutritional status and income monthly (P-value = 0.036). Also there is statistically high significant association between educational level and nutrition condition (P-value = 0.021). The higher percentage of parents were educated, most of them were within (25-36 years) age group. Most of child in the current study were less than three years mean age were 2.93 most of them were male. The majority of parents reported a moderate level of nutritional status concerning their autistic children. There is a significant relationship between nutritional status with a parent’s educational.