**Abstract**

Autism spectrum disorder is one of the most strange neuro developmental disorders in which symptoms such as stereotypical habits and behaviors, social skills problems and odd verbal communication skills can be observed. According to the studies and researches, these kind of symptoms also characteristics such as sensory integration problems, empathy problems, odd cognitive and perceptual problems can be the main problems in the family and also the family members will be affected to the secondary psychological problems like anxiety and depression. One of the most problems which can be experienced by the autistic children's parents and family is the academic problem and the quality of learning environment. Therefore in this chapter, we will discuss about the sensory integration process and the family-based programs which are necessary factors for theses children's learning environment.

**Keywords:** autism spectrum disorder, sensory integration, learning, environment, family-based, brain structure
