Tracy Jones - Spectrum Parent's Support

Tracy Jones - Spectrum Parent's Support Supporting and empowering parents/carers of neurodivergent children
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Hi, I'm Tracy and I have two children, an 18 year old daughter and a 13 year old son who is autistic. I am an advanced level therapist coming from a background in education and my passion is empowering parents of neurodiverse children to become the best caregivers they can be, to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to be effective advocates for their children and to learn to love life again, no longer surviving, but thriving!

Imagine a space just for you, with other mums of autistic children who get you.Hi, my name is Tracy, and like you, I’m a...
28/04/2026

Imagine a space just for you, with other mums of autistic children who get you.

Hi, my name is Tracy, and like you, I’m a mum too—of two wonderful autistic children.
As a therapist helping others since 2013, I have professional expertise as well as lived experience.

So I know how important it is to have space, and I am launching a new support group on Friday 22 May.

Why this space exists
Because autistic mums give so much.
And rarely get the chance to pause, be supported, or feel understood themselves.

This is for you if…
• You feel exhausted and need time to breathe
• You struggle with traditional groups but still want connection
• You want to feel understood without having to explain yourself
• You’re craving calm, not chaos
• You want a space where you don’t have to hold it all together

You don’t have to push yourself into something overwhelming.
You can take one gentle step into something that feels safe.

This one really is different.

• You’ll be welcomed into a calm, quiet, home-from-home space
• There’s no formal start or pressure—you can arrive, settle in, and take your time
• Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available so you can get comfortable
• You’re free to sit quietly, chat, listen, or simply observe
• Optional colouring and quiet activities are available if you prefer something to focus on
• Gentle meditation and mindful moments will be offered (always optional)
• Sensory objects will be available to help you feel more regulated and at ease

You are always in control of how you take part.
There is no expectation to speak, share, or join in.
You can just come and be.

So you don’t have to imagine—this small group will meet on Friday 22 May.

Do you know that feeling—the knotted, churned-up, dreaded anxiety when your child has an appointment that you just don’t...
28/04/2026

Do you know that feeling—the knotted, churned-up, dreaded anxiety when your child has an appointment that you just don’t think is going to go well?
The questions and thoughts whirling around your head – will they listen to me? Will I be believed? Is the tiny snippet they see any use at all? 🤯

My son had a hospital appointment and I felt just like this. I had a feeling I knew how it would go—he would be discharged with no further support. And my suspicions were true!

In the past though, the anxiety and rage would have taken over. I’d have worked myself into a frenzy, spending the week before the appointment feeling at the end of my tether, thinking through all of the possible scenarios and outcomes.

Then after the appointment—sheer devastation, once again. Unheard, blamed, and left to “try harder.” No one cared, no one could help, or even wanted to help. 😭

Beyond exhausting.

In the appointment, the consultant told me, “Well I think your son is okay, I mean he’s sitting here quietly and calmly so he’s doing fine.”

😡 Ah yes, the old “he’s fine here” comments!

In the past, I’d have been so enraged by his comment—having been in the room for less than 5 minutes, making a judgment after seeing a snapshot of life (and an inaccurate one at that), failing to see the boy behind the mask—that I’d have probably either lost it with him or been so upset that I couldn’t speak at all, walking out with regret at not being able to get my points across.

However, now I’ve learned how to deal with those emotions in the room and was able to calmly but assertively explain to the “professional” what masking is and why it’s damaging to make assumptions within 5 minutes of seeing a young person without listening to them or their parent.

Although the outcome of the appointment this week wasn’t what I was hoping for, and despite feeling some anxiety and disappointment, it didn’t consume me like it has in the past.

I can still function, feeling optimistic and hopeful about the future.

As a mum of an autistic child, we often think about the trauma our child is experiencing, and so many of our kids do experience horrendous trauma.

What many people don’t realise though is that we also experience trauma.

💔 Watching your child suffer due to broken systems is excruciatingly painful.
😤 Being blamed for not being good enough as a parent leaves long-lasting damage.
😭 Feeling like you’re being ripped in half—your instincts screaming at you, telling you that your child is not okay, but at the same time trying to be a “good mum” and doing as you’re told by professionals.

It’s no wonder you feel anxious, exhausted, and defeated!

The effects of these experiences don’t just go away. You carry them with you like a heavy bag weighing you down as you go through life.

Every appointment or meeting, the old anxiety rears its ugly head again—the awful experiences from the past poking out of the bag, causing your emotions to rise and take over, overboiling, overwhelming.

The “professionals” may not always listen, but I will—and I’ll help you make sure they do too.

If you’d like to find out how to become confident in advocating for your child, please send me a direct message.

How much would you love to know how you can enjoy the benefits of a spa day in just 2 minutes without leaving the house?...
27/04/2026

How much would you love to know how you can enjoy the benefits of a spa day in just 2 minutes without leaving the house?!

As a mum to an autistic child it feels impossible to squeeze those ‘self-care’ activities into your day. 😔

You know those mystical, unfeasible, unworkable things that people always tell you that you need to do!

“Go for a run, enjoy time in nature, read a book, or enjoy a day of luxury at the spa…… they tell you!” 🙄

Yes, you understand the importance of them, you know that they can help you to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, manage
frustration and anger, and improve energy levels and overall health.

😵‍💫BUT! It’s flipping hard to fit them into the chaotic day in the life of a mum!

So, is it really possible to get the benefits of a spa day in 2 minutes without leaving the house?

Yes!

While it may be impossible to have a whole day to yourself, most mums, even the super busy ones, can find two minutes here and there in their day. And if taken regularly, these little moments add up to big benefits.

• Taking 2 minutes to stand in the garden listening to the sounds around you and feeling the breeze on your face.

• 2 minutes to practice a breathing technique while the kettle boils.

• Carving out 2 minutes to stroke a pet after feeding them, noticing how this makes you feel in your body and mind.

All of those 2 tiny minutes add up, helping you to create the calm in your life.

And if you want to learn how to stay calm in those difficult moments in your day, please message me ‘Help’ and I’ll send you details of something to help.🥰

The 4–7 Breath: Calm Your SystemWhen you feel overwhelmed, try this:1 - Slow exhale2 - Breathe in for 43 - Breathe out f...
26/04/2026

The 4–7 Breath: Calm Your System

When you feel overwhelmed, try this:

1 - Slow exhale
2 - Breathe in for 4
3 - Breathe out for 7
4 - Repeat

Longer out-breaths help switch off fight-or-flight so your mind can think clearly again.

Today, the door opens.Not to a busy, overwhelming room…But to something much softer.A calm space.A quiet corner.A place ...
24/04/2026

Today, the door opens.

Not to a busy, overwhelming room…
But to something much softer.
A calm space.
A quiet corner.
A place where you don’t have to hold it all together for a little while.

If you woke up this morning feeling tired…
If your mind is already full…
If the thought of another day of “coping” feels heavy…

This is your invitation to pause.
You don’t need to prepare.
You don’t need to have the words.
You don’t even need to know what you’ll say… because you don’t have to say anything at all.

You can just come.

Sit with a warm drink.
Take a breath that actually reaches your shoulders.

Let yourself be in a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported.
And if walking in feels like the hardest part…

I’ll be there to meet you.

Sometimes the most powerful thing isn’t doing more…

It’s giving yourself permission to stop.

If you’ve been thinking about it, wondering if this might help…

This is your moment

If you’re reading this thinking, ‘I want to be in that room’, there’s another one in May.

Just drop me a message with the word ‘May’ and I’ll send you the info

Twinkle, twinkle, little star…How I wonder what you are…Some days, you might feel a bit like that.Not quite sure where y...
23/04/2026

Twinkle, twinkle, little star…
How I wonder what you are…

Some days, you might feel a bit like that.
Not quite sure where you went in the middle of everything.
Not quite sure what you need… just knowing you need something.

A pause.
A breath.
A moment that feels calm instead of chaotic.

Tomorrow, this space opens.

A soft, quiet place where you don’t have to have the answers.
Where you don’t have to explain how you feel.
Where you can simply arrive… and be.
No pressure.
No expectations.

Just gentle support from someone who truly understands.

Because even on the busiest, most overwhelming days…
you are still there.
Still worthy of space.
Still worthy of care.
Still deserving of a moment to just be.
Spaces are kept small so it feels safe and not overwhelming…
so if this has been quietly sitting on your heart, now is the time.

Join now …
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-autistic-parenting-sanctuary-tickets-1985746397931?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Row, row, row your boat…Gently down the stream…Life isn’t always gentle though, is it?Some days it feels fast.Full.Overw...
22/04/2026

Row, row, row your boat…
Gently down the stream…

Life isn’t always gentle though, is it?
Some days it feels fast.
Full.
Overwhelming.

Like you’re rowing and rowing…

And there’s no pause. No stillness. No moment to just drift.

But what if, just for a little while… you could?
In 2 days, this space opens.

A calm, quiet place where you don’t have to keep paddling.
Where you can sit.
Breathe.
Be held for a moment instead of holding everything else.

No pressure to talk.
No expectations.

Just a gentle, steady space created by someone who truly understands.

And just like the rhyme reminds us…

Life is but a dream.
Not perfect. Not always easy.

But it can have moments of calm within it.

This could be one of them.

Spaces are intentionally small so it never feels overwhelming… so if you’ve been thinking about it, now is the time to join.

2 days to go.

Space are limited, click to join now …
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-autistic-parenting-sanctuary-tickets-1985746397931?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Sometimes the smallest pauses can make the biggest difference.Try turning your next cup of tea into a mindful moment.Ins...
21/04/2026

Sometimes the smallest pauses can make the biggest difference.

Try turning your next cup of tea into a mindful moment.

Instead of rushing through it, pause for a minute.

Notice the warmth of the mug in your hands.
Take a slow breath before the first sip.
Pay attention to the taste, the warmth, the quiet moment.

Even a few minutes of slowing down can help your nervous system settle and create a small pocket of calm in a busy day.

Mindfulness doesn’t always have to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s just a quiet cup of tea and a moment to breathe.





Not all support spaces feel supportive.And if you’ve ever left a group feeling more overwhelmed than when you arrived… y...
21/04/2026

Not all support spaces feel supportive.

And if you’ve ever left a group feeling more overwhelmed than when you arrived… you’re not alone.

This is exactly why this space is different.
✨ It’s led by an autistic mum who gets it
✨ It’s intentionally calm, quiet, and small
✨ There’s no pressure to talk, share, or join in
✨ You can arrive, settle, and just be
✨ Everything is optional… always

No awkward icebreakers.

No expectations to open up.

No feeling like you have to “fit in.”

Instead…
☕ Tea, coffee and biscuits waiting for you
🎨 Optional quiet activities like colouring
🧘 Gentle, optional mindful moments
🫶 A space where you don’t have to explain yourself

And if walking in feels like the hardest part?

I’ll meet you at the door and walk in with you.

Because sometimes the bravest thing isn’t speaking up…

It’s simply showing up.

And here, that’s more than enough.

If you wondering why choose this group, hi my name is Tracy and I
• Understand the emotional weight of this journey
• Walk the same path as you
• Knows how to support you, as a parent, to stay strong and steady

Because there are 3 things I can bring to you
1. Lived experience – as a parent to an autisticchild, I know first hand
2. Professional expertise – working as a therapist since 2013 and with a background in SEND education.
3. Deep emotional understanding – the highs, lows, the higher highs and the lower lows

You are so welcome to join me in the first session of my new group on Friday 24th April.

It’s going to be small and supportive, so please join me using this link…https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-autistic-parenting-sanctuary-tickets-1985746397931?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

In just a few days, this calm little corner of the world opens its door.A space where nothing is expected of you.No pres...
20/04/2026

In just a few days, this calm little corner of the world opens its door.

A space where nothing is expected of you.
No pressure to talk.
No need to explain.
No feeling like you have to hold it all together.

Just a quiet room…
A warm drink in your hands…
And a moment to finally breathe.

If you’ve been thinking,
“Maybe I need this…”
but haven’t quite decided yet…

This is your gentle nudge.

Spaces are kept small on purpose, so it stays calm, not overwhelming.

Which means once they’re gone, they’re gone.
You don’t have to feel 100% ready.
You don’t have to know exactly what it will be like.
You just have to take one small step toward something that might help.

You could be sitting in a space where you feel safe…
listened to…
and supported.

And sometimes, that one decision changes more than you expect.

If this has been quietly calling to you…
now is the time to say yes

Link is …
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-autistic-parenting-sanctuary-tickets-1985746397931?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

There was a time when even the idea of “going to a group” felt like too much.Not because I didn’t need it…But because I ...
19/04/2026

There was a time when even the idea of “going to a group” felt like too much.
Not because I didn’t need it…

But because I did.

Because I knew what it meant.
The noise.
The pressure to speak.
The unpredictability.

That feeling of walking into a room and instantly needing to “hold it together.”

So I stayed home instead.

And I know I’m not the only one.

So I’ve created a space created for that version of me.

And for the version of you who might be reading this now.

The one who is holding everything together…

But quietly wondering who is holding you.

This isn’t a typical group.

It’s a soft place to land.
A calm room.
A space where you can walk in, sit down, and not have to be anything other than exactly who you are.

No pressure.
No expectations.
No explaining.

Just a moment to breathe.
It’s a small group so you don’t feel overwhelmed walking in.

And in fact if you are cautious, I’ll meet you at the entrance and walk into the room with you.

This is a local small group of mums of autistic children.

Because we know how tough it is and just having a bit of time where you can breathe, slow down and talk to others who get you, is so positive.

If that feels like something you’ve been needing…

You’re so welcome here

The first one is on Friday 24th April.

The link is below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-autistic-parenting-sanctuary-tickets-1985746397931?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

For Autistic Mums Who Need a Moment to Breathe But Find Groups HardSometimes you just need to ask questions.What if I fe...
18/04/2026

For Autistic Mums Who Need a Moment to Breathe But Find Groups Hard
Sometimes you just need to ask questions.

What if I feel anxious about coming?

That’s completely understood - many mums feel exactly the same.

This space has been created by someone who knows how hard it can be to walk into a group. You won’t be expected to do anything that feels uncomfortable.

Do I have to talk or join in?
No.
You can sit quietly, listen, colour, or simply be in the space. Everything is optional.

What if I change my mind on the day?
That’s okay too.
There is no pressure. Even considering coming is a big step.

Is this a busy or noisy group?
No - this is intentionally a calm, low-pressure environment.
The focus is on creating a space that feels safe, gentle and not overwhelming.

Can I bring anything with me?
Yes - you’re welcome to bring anything that helps you feel comfortable (for example headphones, a fidget, a drink, or anything familiar).

Who is this for?
This group is for autistic mums who need time for themselves in a space where they feel understood, supported and not judged.

What if I don’t know anyone?
Most people won’t.
This space is designed so you don’t need to know anyone to feel comfortable and it’s a small group.

Is there any pressure to come regularly?
No.
You can attend as and when it feels right for you.

Why Is There A Cost?
A token amount has been requested to help you commit to joining and helps pay for the room hire and items used on the day

Sound good, click this link to join on Friday 24th April …
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-autistic-parenting-sanctuary-tickets-1985746397931?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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