Parenting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is never easy and is a challenging experience that parents encounter every day. This study aimed to explore the challenges, aspirations, and coping mechanisms in dealing with the needs of their children. Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura and Family Systems Theory by Murray Bowen and others were the guiding theoretical framework of this study. A qualitative design utilizing a single case method was used with a purposeful sample of 5 parents of children with ASD. The participants were purposively chosen provided the following criteria: (1) the mother of a diagnosed ASD child, and (2) 2-3 years of experience handling a child with autism. Interviews and semi-structured guide questions were conducted to explore the parents lived experiences of having a child with ASD. Thematic analysis was applied to the data by coding, categorizing, creating themes, and data reduction. The three themes that emerged from the data of the lived experiences of parents having a child with ASD were challenges in terms of financial aspect, emotional aspect, and time-management aspect. The findings of this study can contribute to the parents having a child with ASD about their lived experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms in dealing with their children who have special educational needs.