Thriving on the Spectrum: Tracey Van Hawkins on Autism, Advocacy & Real Support

Send us a textHey 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 journeyThe early red flags no one talks about—and how to trust your gutWhat it means to build tools that speak the language of autistic kidsWhy she created the Thriving on the Spectrum app for both parents and neurodivergent usersThe shift from “surviving the day” to building confidence, agency, and joyWhether you’re a parent, therapist, teacher, or neurodivergent adult—you’ll walk away with practical insights and hope for a more inclusive future.📲 Connect with Tracey Van Hawkins + Thriving on the Spectrum:🌐 Website: https://www.thrivingonthespectrum.com📱 Instagram: @thrivingonthespectrum📥 App: Available on iOS + Android under Thriving on the Spectrum🎁 GIVEAWAY TIME!We're still celebrating 30 Days of OT & Autism Awareness Month with a Discord giveaway! Be our 1,000th member and win a $100 Visa gift card + exclusive podcast merch. Join here: https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism.👍 Like what you hear? Follow, download, and leave a review—it helps more neurodivergent voices rise to the top.#AdultingWithAutism #ThrivingOnTheSpectrum #TraceyVanHawkins #AutismParenting #NeurodivergentSupport #SensoryProcessing #AutismApps #ParentingWithPurpose #VisualSchedules #AutismTools #NeurodiversityInTech #EmpoweredParenting #AutismAwarenessMonth #PodcastForParents #InclusiveTech #SponsorFriendlyPodcasts #PodMatchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donationsAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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