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This study aimed at revealing attitudes the families of autistic children toward administrative, diagnostic and educational services which are provided in the care of autistic children centers in Jordan. The study population consisted of all parents of autistic children who receive administrative, diagnostic and educational services in (21) autism center. The study sample consisted of (262) parents from (15) autism centers. the results showed: 1) there are no significant differences in trends toward the services provided by the center due to sex. 2) there are no significant differences in trends toward the services provided by the center due to the level of education. 3) there are no significant differences in trends toward the services provided by the center due to nationality. 4) there are no significant differences in trends toward the services provided by the center due to age. In light of previous results finding, the researcher recommends reconsideration in the nature of the services provided by autism centers in Jordan at the educational level or the indicative level, and adopting the scientific objective methods in the guidance of parents of autistic students on how to deal with their children which contribute in formatting positive relationship between the parent and autism centers. (Published abstract)