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  • 2023 DD Learning Collaborative (Augusta, Georgia)

    Augusta, Georgia

    The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Office of Transitions and the Office of Human Resources & Learning is pleased to announce the 2023 DD Learning Collaborative. This year's theme is Shifting the Landscape: From Being to Belonging! We are excited to add a pre-conference on June 13, 2023 this year! The pre-conference will focus on autism, inclusion, community and innovation. We will have multiple topics targeted to providing resources and tools available to help support individuals to become the best version of themselves while meeting the…

  • Topic Tuesday: Virtual Live Video on Self Care

    Join me every Tuesday at 2 pm central on my Facebook page, Finding Cooper's Voice, for a deeper discussion on tougher topics. These videos are for my subscriber group since they are more sensitive topics. I would love to have you come join this amazing community. It's a 'virtual' place on Facebook to laugh, cry, ask question, give support, and more. Topic: Self Care. Click the link below to subscribe or go to my Facebook page, Finding Cooper's Voice, and click the blue become a supporter button. Join now: https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/findingcoopersvoice/

  • Keynote Presentation at Abilities, LLC in Warrensburg, MO

    Abilities, LLC 209 E Market Street, Warrensburg, MO

    Join me tomorrow in Warrensburg, MO at Abilities, LLC for a keynote presentation called The Secret World of Autism. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP on Facebook at (20+) "Finding Cooper's Voice, The Secret World of Autism,” Guest Speaker | Facebook

  • Author Visit and Book Signing, Lees Summit, Missouri

    KD's Books 241 SE Main St, Lees Summit, MO, United States

    I am so excited to share that I will be at KD's Books in Lee's Summit, Missouri on August 10 from 6:30 pm to 8:30. I will be doing a reading from Forever Boy and answering questions plus signing books and doing a meet and greet. I would love to see you and say hi! Also, if you are unable to make it, but would like a copy of my book signed by me and Cooper, please order with the link below. I will sign them for you to pick…

  • Book Signing at The BookSmiths Shoppe, Danbury, CT (SOLD OUT)

    The BookSmiths Shoppe 100 Reserve Rd #2nd Floor Retail, Danbury, CT

    The BookSmiths Shoppe Presents: Kate Swenson, Author "Forever Boy" Kate Swenson, author of Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy. “NATIONAL BESTSELLER. Finding Cooper’s Voice has over 1 MILLION FOLLOWERS on @facebook This event is FREE and open to the public, but please RSVP so we know how many folks are coming. RSVP HERE: The BookSmiths Shoppe Presents: Kate Swenson, Author "Forever Boy" Tickets, Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite "With her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort…

  • Book Signing at The BookSmiths Shoppe, Danbury, CT (Second Event Added)

    The BookSmiths Shoppe 100 Reserve Rd #2nd Floor Retail, Danbury, CT

    The BookSmiths Shoppe Presents: Kate Swenson, Author "Forever Boy" Kate Swenson, author of Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy. “NATIONAL BESTSELLER. Finding Cooper’s Voice has over 1 MILLION FOLLOWERS on @facebook This event is FREE and open to the public, but please RSVP so we know how many folks are coming. RSVP HERE: BookSmiths Shoppe Presents: Kate Swenson Author "Forever Boy" 2nd Session!! Tickets, Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite "With her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and…

  • More Than a Caregiver Respite Retreat at Moon Beach

    Moon Beach St. Germain, Wisconsin

    The More Than Project and Finding Cooper's Voice are hosting their 2nd annual More Than a Caregiver Respite Retreat at Moon Beach in St. Germain, Wisconsin with special guest, Amanda Owen. The camp sits on 110 acres between Eagle River and St. Germain on the shores of Moon Lake and Little Saint Germain Lake. Enjoy quiet and clear waters, mixed forests with many nature trails, an abundance of wildlife, and some of the best stargazing around! Caregivers often feel isolated and misunderstood. This retreat offers a break from daily stress…

  • Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group

    Please join us at the next Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group with Kate Swenson from Finding Coopers Voice. Date: Wednesday September 27, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CST Woodbury, MN YOU MUST register for this event: https://goo.gl/maps/Btw9Pr6cr1oskbLh9 ADULTS ONLY.   All parents and caretakers welcome. You must register by Saturday 9/23/23 with who is attending.  There is a limit of 35 slots available. Any questions please reach out to Theresa Duffy at theduffy1028@gmail.com Save the Date: Tuesday November 14, 2023 for the last meeting of 2023

  • Permission to Rest; The Validation We Need – A Virtual Zoom with Kate Swenson

    As a thank you to my subscribers, I am offering a FREE virtual evening with me on Friday, September 29th at 7pm via zoom. I will share the presentation I just gave at the 2023 More Than a Caregiver Retreat called... Permission to Rest; The Validation We Need. This presentation will walk you through the permissions that I so desperately needed in the beginning and even the middle of my story. I will shine a light on how we are failing caregivers buy focusing so much on the child. We…