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Autism and Family: Telling the Whole Story

Autism and Family: Telling the Whole Story

FromParenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast


Autism and Family: Telling the Whole Story

FromParenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast

ratings:
Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Jul 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How does your child's diagnosis affect your family? Where do you find other parents or caregivers facing similar joys and challenges? Kate Swenson writes that autism "affects the whole entire family," and notes that it was nearly impossible for her to find an autism community when her son Cooper was first diagnosed. Parenting Impossible Host Annette Hines talks with Swenson about creating the blog, Finding Cooper's Voice to be a shared space for families like hers that has reached thousands.  This spring, Swenson published her memoir, Forever Boy, about Cooper's world and how she navigates motherhood with four children. Hines and Swenson discuss the challenges of using an online forum to share about autism, and how publishing a book allowed Swenson more control of the narrative of her family's experience to tell the whole story. Swenson's writing creates an authentic, open, and honest space that truly resonates with others.  We are thankful that Swenson is so generous in sharing her stories to be an advocate and create an online space for the autism community through her blog, Facebook, and Instagram, and we highly recommend Forever Boy as your next read.  You can find her book on amazon and learn more about Swenson and her family at www.findingcoopersvoice.com.Have you been searching for a law firm that understands the unique challenges of your family? We can help you at Special Needs Law Group put legal planning in place to protect you and your loved ones now and in the future. Book a free call today with our team or contact us via our website: specialneeds-law.com/contact.
Released:
Jul 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Parenting: Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast is a podcast dedicated to giving compassionate advice for all stages of life. Our conversations revolve around the entire special needs community including those with autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues and more. Parents and experts (and sometimes parents who are experts!) discuss a whole host of issues facing the special needs community including raising children with different abilities, transitioning into adulthood, sibling challenges and how to effectively navigate the complex systems in our world. We offer inspiration, support, expertise and a wide range of discussions that will help you survive and thrive as you support your loved one with special needs. Imagine yourself having coffee with a friend and discussing all the important challenges in your life – but your best friend is an expert! Hosted by Attorney Annette Hines, special needs mom, author of the best-selling book Butterflies and Second Chances, national expert speaker, writer and contributor to publications, and founder of the Special Needs Law Group based In Massachusetts, Annette has regular guests that include experts in the field of special needs, siblings that offer stories and survival tips with a positive message.