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Forever Boy, A New Autism Memoir with Kate Swenson

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Kate Swenson joined me for the second time on the Turn Autism Around podcast. You can find her first interview in episode 70. Kate is a mother of 4, and her first son, Cooper was diagnosed with autism a few months before his 4th birthday. She has created an amazing platform through her blog Finding Cooper’s Voice and her paid Facebook group of which I am a member, Coop’s Troops.

Finding Cooper’s Voice

Kate’s blog, Finding Cooper’s Voice, hosts 760,000+ followers which is no small feat. She shares about the hardships of a large social following and the “consequences” of going viral. Kate is a big advocate for parent journeys in the midst of navigating diagnosis, resources, and treatment for children with autism. She even talks about how much of a shock it came to really understand how many people and what kinds of people see her content. In an effort to create a safe space for herself and other parents, Coop’s Troops was born. Coop’s Troops is an intimate paid group on Facebook, where moms, dads, professionals, caretakers, etc. can vent, ask questions, and share resources. I am a member of this group and it’s such an amazing place where I have connected with people and even guests for the podcasts.

Autism Memoir

Out today, April 5th, 2022, is Kate Swenson’s book Forever Boy. This memoir style novel follows the real story of Kate, her family, and navigating diagnosis and life as a parent of a child with autism. In today’s episode, she reads a beautiful excerpt about her first experience with Cooper’s diagnosis and where professionals said he fell on the spectrum. You can find Forever Boy for purchase on Amazon. If you don’t already own my book, Turn Autism Around, it is a great chance to support us both and boost the algorithm by purchasing both books and leaving reviews.

I am so excited to share Kate’s book today. I was a member of her book launch team and have loved reading the book. Kate has a lot to share and she does so through her beautiful writing. If you are the parent of a child with autism, a teacher, a professional, or just someone whose life took an unplanned turn, I am confident Forever Boy will resonate with you. You can find out more about her by checking out her blog Finding Cooper’s Voice.

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Kate Swenson on Turn Autism Around

Kate Swenson is the creator of the blog and Facebook page Finding Cooper’s Voice. She speaks regularly about autism, parenting, and motherhood, and is a contributor to TODAY Parents, The TODAY Show, and the Love What Matters blog. Her mission is to create a safe space for families of children and teens with special needs to come together and laugh, cry, and support each other. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and 4 children.

You’ll Learn

  • Who is Kate Swenson?
  • A special excerpt of Forever Boy, read by Kate Swenson.
  • The surprises behind publishing for a first time author.
  • You can’t predict autism, coming to terms with not knowing the future.
  • How social media presence and a viral following can bring negativity and hate.
  • The importance of the parent journey for parents of children with autism.
  • Finding care and help as a parent of a child with autism.

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