The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between family functioning and strengths in the context of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Saudi Arabia. A total of 300 parents of a child with ASD completed a self-report questionnaire, the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES IV), Family Communication Scale (FCS), Family Satisfaction Scale (FSS), and Family Strengths Scale, to measure different balanced and unbalanced aspects of family cohesion and flexibility, family communication skills, extent of satisfaction with family functioning, and the accord and pride facets of family strength. The data were analyzed using independent sample t-test, F-test, and ANOVA. The severity of child's ASD symptoms and age of the child when diagnosed with ASD had a significant effect on a family's cohesion and flexibility, communication, and accord. The parents’ years of marriage and annual income also had a significant effect on cohesion, flexibility, communication, and family strengths. Contributions of the study, limitations, and implications for future research and practice are provided.
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