Assistive Technology (AT) has become an important tool used by special needs children for improving their quality of life by empowering their abilities, therefore improving their personal independence. The purpose of this Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study was to closely examine the experiences and meaning-making of parents, of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), using assistive technology. Specifically, this study will examine parental experiences using assistive technology in support of the ASD child, using the frame work of expectancy value theory (Atkinson, 1957) and the tenants of Ardelt and Eccles's (2001) parental self-efficacy theory to understand the dynamic interplay between the personal, behavioral, and environmental influences (Bandura, 1997). Using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) within the parental expectancy-value theory framework, this study will investigate the following research question: How do parents of autistic children make sense of their experiences with assistive technology? The findings indicate that although parents find value in their everyday use of technology, they do not perceive technology as being critical for their disabled child at home. The findings of this study may lend new meaning and understanding in supporting children's academic success, while conclusions drawn could be used to inform, create dialogue, and aid in the development of ways to support parents of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]