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Kate Swenson

Biography

Kate Swenson

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 family.

Kate Swenson

Books by Kate Swenson

by Kate Swenson - Memoir, Nonfiction

When Kate Swenson’s son, Cooper, was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. At first, Kate experienced the grief of broken dreams. Then she felt the frustration and exhaustion of having to fight for your child in a world that is stacked against them. But through hard work, resilience and personal growth, she would come to learn that Cooper wasn’t the one who needed to change. She was. And it was this transformation that led Kate to acceptance --- and ultimately joy. In FOREVER BOY, Kate shares her inspiring journey with honesty and compassion, offering solace and hope to others on this path and illuminating the strength and perseverance of mothers.