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Join parent, bestselling author, and advocate Kate Swenson via Zoom as she reflects back on her family's journey through an autism diagnosis, early intervention, and transition to school services, and the emotional toll these processes can take on a family. In this presentation, she will discuss the transformation she made as not only a parent, but as a person, and the support that parents need from professionals, family members, and those within their community to help their family adjust to this new chapter of life. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-secret-world-of-autism-with-kate-swenson-of-finding-coopers-voice-tickets-579573368547?fbclid=IwAR0HDTc0fxqofJrOlH8flGDKAJot660NyZEvHDk1bXfv8LoygB1z_wfJz-s  

Kate Swenson, the founder of Finding Cooper's Voice and nonprofit, The More Than Project, is a mother to four kids, a wife, and a proud Minnesotan. She writes and creates videos regularly about her life as a mother and an autism advocate for Facebook, Instagram, and her website, Finding Cooper's Voice. Her book, Forever Boy, A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy, is available now and highlights the transformation that she went through after her son's diagnosis. Auditorium doors open at 5:30 PM. Program begins at 6:00 PM. Vendors will be set…

I am excited to share that I will be the keynote speaker for Autism Caring Center's Mother's Day Retreat in April 2023 in Pittsburgh! More information to come! Learn more: Mother's Day Retreat (autismcaringcenter.com)

SAVE THE DATE! Finding Cooper’s Voice and The More Than Project are excited to announce our second annual Mother’s Day in Minnesota. This two-day event is for mothers of children with any disability or special need. As primary caretakers, caregivers are at serious risk of burnout. Nineteen research studies have identified parents of children with disabilities to have an increased risk for depression (95%) and anxiety (90%). The divorce rate is over 85% for parents of children with a disability. During this retreat, every moment is carefully curated to empower…

Please join us at Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group with Kate Swenson from Finding Coopers Voice. This is an in-person event in Woodbury, Minnesota for parents and caregivers of children (any age) with disabilities. This will be a safe place for caregivers to discuss their experiences and share resources. This group will also provide caregivers with information, training and tools, and assist caregivers in building a supportive network. And most importantly, gives parents and caregivers a place to meet one another and connect, share, ask, and learn. This event is…