Autistic disorder, when diagnosed, is present all life. Its characteristics are visible in the aspect of social contact and communication, with significant distortions. The number od diagnosed disorders from the autism spectrum is increasing, which shows that its occurrence is not rare at all. Apart from the fact that the disorder marks the life of the person himself who has been diagnosed with it, it also marks the life of family members and other close persons. When it comes to children with autistic disorder, in addition to major family changes, there are difficulties in exercising the rights of children with autism, and numerous obstacles are possible when entering the education system. For this reason, the paper first shows what autism is and what its types and characteristics are, in order to inform the public about some important information about the disorder itself. Then the influence that autistic disorder can have on parents, brothers and sisters, but also on grandparents, is presented. All family members together adapt to change and lifestyle with autistic disorder. The rights of children with autism are the most important part of the paper, because there i san attempt to explain in detail what kind of rights children with autistic disorder have and need to realize, what documents the rights are prescribed and how they are realised. One of the most important rights of children refers to the right to education and therefore the inclusion of children with autistic disorder in institutions of education and thus problems that can be encountered is highlighted. In working with children who have autistic disorder, support for children, their parents and their guardians is very important. The paper also outlines the role of various experts in providing support, but also the role of social workers who are given great importance.