Meet the Warrior Mom: A Mother’s Fierce Fight to Heal Her Son from Autism

When Tracy Slepcevic first heard the words, “Your son has autism,” her world shattered.

Like countless other parents, she found herself navigating unfamiliar terrain—armed only with a mother’s instinct and an unyielding resolve to fight for her child’s future. What followed was not surrender, but a journey of extraordinary determination and transformation.

Today, Tracy is a bestselling author, certified health coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the Autism Health Summit. Her book, Warrior Mom: A Mother’s Journey in Healing Her Son with Autism chronicles how she helped her severely affected, nonverbal son became a fully functioning and independent young man. Her journey, once forged in isolation and uncertainty, now serves as a beacon of hope for families across the globe.

In April 2025, that mission took center stage at her inaugural Autism Health Summit—where advocates, scientists, and pioneering physicians gathered in San Diego to share their work, including Prof. Mike Chan of European Wellness Biomedical Group. It was here that two paths aligned, and Tracy signed a copy of her book to Prof. Chan with a heartfelt note:

Dr. Chan, Thank you for all your support. Many blessings to you and your family.

Diagnosis Without Direction

Tracy’s story began in 2009, when her young son, Noah, was diagnosed with autism. Like many children with regressive autism, Noah had met early developmental milestones—until he didn’t. Words disappeared. Engagement faded. The bright-eyed toddler was suddenly silent.

Medical professionals offered little more than dismissive reassurance.

“The pediatrician gave me five minutes,” Tracy recalled. “Said he was fine. Maybe just needed some speech therapy.”

But Tracy knew better. Something had changed, and no one was giving her answers.

Rejected by two preschools, dismissed by a regional center that misplaced crucial evaluation documents, and left without a roadmap, she turned to the only thing she could trust—her intuition.

Turning Point in the Darkness

In her lowest moments, Tracy clung to faith. And then, unexpectedly, a lifeline appeared. A woman who briefly worked for the family—herself a mother of a child with autism—offered critical advice: seek an evaluation through the public school district.

That moment marked a turning point.

“After she told me what to do, she resigned. I never saw her again,” Tracy recalled. “But she changed everything.”

The evaluation confirmed what she already knew. And with that confirmation came resolve.

Relentless Pursuit of Healing

Driven by desperation and love, Tracy immersed herself in biomedical research. Long before “gut-brain connection” became a buzzword, she was exploring the effects of diet, inflammation, toxins, and immune dysregulation on neurological development.

“I had to get my PhD overnight in how to heal my kid,” she often says.

She removed inflammatory foods, focused on gut repair, and introduced targeted supplements. Just three months into a strict dietary protocol, Noah—once completely nonverbal—began to speak.

“That was the moment I knew we were on the right track,” she said. “His body wanted to heal. I just had to give it the right tools.”

The years that followed were filled with trial and error. Tracy explored detox therapies, immune system support, energy medicine, and other integrative approaches. Each step brought Noah closer to independence—and Tracy closer to a mission that extended far beyond her own family.

From Isolation to Advocacy

In the early days, Tracy often felt alone in her search for answers. That sense of isolation inspired her to create something for others: a gathering place where science, experience, and community could converge.

In April 2025, the Autism Health Summit was born.

Held in San Diego, the summit featured top experts in regenerative medicine, environmental health, and neurodevelopmental science. Among the speakers was Prof. Mike Chan, whose work in stem cell therapy and neurorepair has helped transform autism care worldwide.

The event drew families, physicians, researchers, and educators—each searching for knowledge, connection, and above all, hope.

“When Noah was diagnosed, I felt completely alone,” Tracy said. “I never want another parent to feel that way.”

The Warrior Legacy

Today, Noah is 18. He drives, goes to college, holds a job, and lives a full, independent life—outcomes once thought impossible. Tracy’s personal triumph has become a public mission, and her voice—once born from desperation—now carries strength and clarity.

Her book, Warrior Mom, continues to empower readers around the world. And her summit has created a new platform for progress, connection, and healing.

Tracy doesn’t claim to have all the answers. But what she does have is something far more powerful: proof that recovery is possible, and that love—guided by knowledge and action—can change the course of a life.

“This is no longer just my story,” she said. “It’s a movement. I want every parent to know: you are not alone. There is another way. And there are people walking it with you.”