There has been a rise in the number of young children being diagnosed with Autism_ Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study aims to develop a guide for early intervention for_ parents_ to_ improve_ the_ social_ and_ communication_ skills_ of_ children_ with_ autism_ spectrum disorder in Jordan. An experimental quantitative research design was chosen_ to_ achieve_ the_ study objectives._ Using a_ random_ sampling_ method, 60_ families who_ have children with autism spectrum disorder are chosen as a study sample. The children_ age_ ranged_ from 4_ to_ 6 years. A self developed questionnaire was_ distributed_ to the_ sample to measure the family_s need for early intervention in improving the social skills of_ the_ children._ These_ families_ were_ provided_ with_ evidence_ through_ eight-week_ training sessions, followed by a questionnaire showing the extent to which some of their_ children's social skills had improved. Data analysis of the questionnaire is carried out_ using SPSS (version 23).....

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