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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a type of developmental disorder. The characteristics of the disorder can be organized into two categories: "social problems" and "persistence and sensory problems. In recent years, studies have been conducted to determine the ideal outdoor play environment for children with ASD, and guidelines and specific design proposals have been made, but little attention has been paid to the opinions of parents of children with ASD in the study process. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to understand the actual situation of troubles and difficulties that ASD children and their parents encounter in parks, and to consider how support should be provided by local governments. The results revealed that more than 80% of children with ASD and their parent encountered problems or difficulties at the park. The most common problems were "rules," "interaction," and "difficulty in switching from playing to going home.
