Hey guys hey! In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, I’m joined by Tracey Van Hawkins—mom, innovator, and founder of the Thriving on the Spectrum app and platform.

Tracey shares her deeply personal story of navigating her son’s autism diagnosis, the moment everything changed with the help of one observant preschool teacher, and how she turned that journey into a mission to help autistic kids and families thrive with dignity, structure, and support.

🎯 In this episode, we talk about:

How sensory overload and emotional regulation shaped her parenting journey

The early red flags no one talks about—and how to trust your gut

What it means to build tools that speak the language of autistic kids

Why she created the Thriving on the Spectrum app for both parents and neurodivergent users

The shift from “surviving the day” to building confidence, agency, and joy

Whether you’re a parent, therapist, teacher, or neurodivergent adult—you’ll walk away with practical insights and hope for a more inclusive future.

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