18 AUGUST 2026 | INTHEVUE.COM “Supporting a child truly takes a village, and everyone should have access to the right information,” said McHaney. “I wanted to eliminate the chaos families experience when trying to coordinate care. Parents shouldn’t have to become filing cabinets, schedulers, advocates, and record keepers all at once. They deserve tools that work as hard as they do.” It was important for McHaney to create something bigger than just a scheduling or communication tool, because autism doesn’t exist in isolated moments, it touches every part of a family’s life. “I wasn’t interested in building another calendar. I wanted to build an ecosystem that supports communication, documentation, education, organization, advocacy, and community in one secure place,” said McHaney. “Instead of information living in separate notebooks, emails, text messages, and folders, Superhero Summit allows families to securely organize and share what’s most important. Everyone involved can better understand routines, triggers, strategies, goals, and progress, creating a more consistent experience for the child.” Calendars, notebooks, shared folders, and group texts are tools that each solve one problem. Superhero Summit connects them all. “Families no longer have to search through texts, dig through paperwork, or remember every important detail. Everything is designed to work together in one organized system,” said McHaney. On a typical day for someone using the platform – a parent may begin the morning checking reminders, documenting how their child slept, or noting any changes in behavior. During the school day, educators can review strategies and share updates. After therapy, new observations can be added, and important documents are securely stored for future meetings. “Instead of information getting lost, everyone stays connected,” said McHaney. Every major feature was inspired by a real-life challenge that McHaney encountered. She didn’t build what she thought families needed – she built what she wished she had. “The Strategy Room, Kryptonite, Hero File, and Hero Log features all came directly from experiences that many parents face every single day. Those aren’t just features - they’re solutions to problems parents and caretakers of those with autism face,” said McHaney. One unique aspect of Superhero Summit is the Superhero Certified™ Business Certification, an educational awareness program that introduces businesses and organizations to the fundamentals of autism and neurodiversity. It helps participants better understand communication differences, sensory sensitivities, and ways they can create a more welcoming environment. McHaney was inspired to create this program alongside the app, because families don’t just need support at home or at school – they need it everywhere they go. “Whether they’re visiting a restaurant, a salon, a doctor’s office, a church, or a local business, understanding can make all the difference,” said McHaney. “I wanted to create a way for businesses to say, ‘We see you, and we’re willing to learn.’” It is not a state-issued certification, a government credential, or a clinical certification. It does not certify someone as an autism specialist. Instead, it represents a willingness to learn, to understand, and to serve neurodiverse individuals and their families with greater awareness and compassion. “It’s important for me to make this distinction, because transparency matters. I never wanted people to confuse our program with professional licensure or government certification,” said McHaney. “This is about education and community.” Superhero Summit’s goal is to encourage businesses to take that first step toward understanding autism, because even small changes in awareness can make a meaningful difference for families. For a business to display the Superhero Certified™ badge, it tells families that the business has voluntarily completed autism- awareness training through Superhero Summit and has made a commitment to creating a more understanding and welcoming environment. The badge isn’t a promise of perfection – it’s a promise of willingness. “Parents often worry about how their child will be received in public,” said McHaney. “Seeing the Superhero Certified™
