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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the fastest-growing neurodevelopmental disorders.The adaptive task of managing distressing emotions brought on by the child's illness and preserving a reasonable emotionalChildren with ASD suffer cognitive and social impairments, these actions may result in parental humiliation, societal marginalization, and solitude, additionally, stigma is a problem that not only could have an impact on the high-functioning autistic person but also on their family.One of the problems facing ASD children is stigma which is defined by Goffman (2009) as "a process whereby someone's normal identity is spoiled by other people's reactions. A person who possesses a trait that is highly despised by his or her society may experience this phenomenon and be rejected as a result".By cultivating and maintaining a positive attitude, caregivers of individuals with autism can enhance their own well-being, strengthen relationships, and navigate the adjustment process more effectively.ASD is characterized by social communication difficulties as well as the appearance of narrow interests and repetitive activities (Hodges et al., 2020).

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the fastest-growing neurodevelopmental disorders. A disorder that affects the entire body and has an impact on many systems and organs in addition to the brain (Mukhamedshina et al., 2022). It has a strong connection to the genetic condition and can be identified at the age of two, being more prevalent in males and children who were born preterm (Anwar et al., 2018). ASD is characterized by social communication difficulties as well as the appearance of narrow interests and repetitive activities (Hodges et al., 2020). It is estimated that one in every hundred children worldwide has autism (Zeidan et al., 2022). One of the problems facing ASD children is stigma which is defined by Goffman (2009) as “a process whereby someone's normal identity is spoiled by other people's reactions. A person who possesses a trait that is highly despised by his or her society may experience this phenomenon and be rejected as a result”. Sau Man Ng and Sui Ling Ng (2022). Children with ASD suffer cognitive and social impairments, these actions may result in parental humiliation, societal marginalization, and solitude, additionally, stigma is a problem that not only could have an impact on the high-functioning autistic person but also on their family.

According to research, parents of children with disabilities, such as ASD, frequently encounter stigmatizing responses than other people Alshaigi et.al (2020). By rising public awareness regarding ASD, it will have a positive impact on attitude of the caregiver. In this regard, bringing up a child with autism can be challenging for parents and their attitude. Positive attitude can greatly influence the adjustment process for caregivers of individuals with autism. By cultivating and maintaining a positive attitude, caregivers of individuals with autism can enhance their own well-being, strengthen relationships, and navigate the adjustment process more effectively. A positive attitude not only benefits caregivers but also positively impacts the overall care and support provided to individuals with autism. (Bakhet,2017). The adaptive task of managing distressing emotions brought on by the child's illness and preserving a reasonable emotional