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This study explored the parents’ perception towards their children having been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how aware are they about their child’s diagnosis. A total of three participants from the parents of the students in the SPED school in Philippines, obtained by purposive sampling. Using semi-structured interview questions data were obtained. Data were analyzed by coding and qualitative analysis; results indicate that (1) these parents have their concepts of ASD through biological and psychosocial domain; (2) physiological and behavioral domain emerged when it comes to their observation to their child with ASD; (3) the initial reaction of the parents when they have found their children’s diagnosis are both have negative and positive emotions (resiliency feature of personality); and lastly (4) these parents will send their child in a therapy centers or even school offered special education to provide their child’s needs. Lastly, findings will provide valuable guidance for future researchers to explore further the perception of parents towards their child with ASD.