January 17, 2019

A Boy and his Baby Brother

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Oh how far he’s come. 14 weeks ago he refused to acknowledge our new addition. He had never touched a baby. Never held one.

Honestly, never acknowledged one.

We’ve worked in it every single day. We started slow. Eased into it.

A wave. A smile.

A quick touch.

A hug. A kiss.

And we built up to this.

Today, he’s holding him, hugging him and kissing him. With a 20 second count of course.

This kid is amazing. I have so much hope for their relationship.

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Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson lives in Minnesota with her husband Jamie, and four children, Cooper, Sawyer, Harbor and Wynnie. Kate launched Finding Cooper's Voice from her couch while her now 11-year-old son Cooper was being diagnosed with autism. Back then it was a place to write. Today it is a living, thriving community of people who want to not only advocate for autism, but also make the world a better place for individuals with disabilities and their families. Her first book, Forever Boy, will be released, April 5, 2022.

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  1. Maureen on January 17, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    I love this, Katie. Cooper’s nonchalant way of counting, his glance at Harbor, the hug and the kiss, all wonderful.?