Dataset of: Patterns of Needs among Iraqi Families Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-sectional Study

Autism is associated with lifelong challenges, leading to significant social, educational, and psychological impacts for both the children and their families. Yet, In Iraq, there exists a critical lack of research on this condition to the extent that no official estimate of its prevalence has been reported.

This gap severely hinders the ability to provide adequate healthcare and support systems for these children and their families. To address this gap, the International Branch of Tehran University for Medical Sciences and Al-Subtain Academy for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders have conducted nine studies as a part of a research collaboration titled “Epidemiological, Clinical, and Psychosocial Aspects of Iraqi Children with Autism”.