Background : In recent years, a noticeable decline in parental play has coincided with a significant rise in screen exposure among young children. These evolving trends may have profound implications for social and communication development, particularly in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).Objective: To assess the impact of screen time and parental play on children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and to compare these factors with typically developing children.Methodology: This comparative cross-sectional study involved a sample of 70 children aged 2 to 8 years. Thirty- five children diagnosed with ASD, according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria and attending the Postgraduate Department of Pediatrics, ASCOMS & Hospital were included and 35 children in the same age group without autism were taken as controls. Data was collected from the primary caregivers of both the groups and was analyzed using appropriate statistical tests and p 0.05).Conclusion: The study highlights a significant association between increased screen time and reduced parental play in children with ASD. These findings underscore the need for greater awareness and interventions to promote parent-child interaction, increase human engagement and regulate screen exposure in this population.