Introduction
autistic, ASD, psychiatric, Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, repetitive and restricted behavior and interest, and sensory hyper- and hyposensitivity (Many autistic individuals cannot tolerate or have limited effects from pharmacological treatments intended to impact psychiatric symptoms (Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a psychotherapy method within the CBT umbrella that combines mindfulness procedures and behavioral change techniques (In ACT, psychological flexibility is the ability to do what is essential to oneself while handling mental obstacles that would otherwise be in the way (Interventions based on ACT have been evaluated for parents of autistic children (