January 31, 2018

February Writing Challenge: My Ah-Ha Moment

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Thank you to everyone that submitted a post in December and January. If you sent me one and I haven’t published it yet don’t be concerned. I received so many and it takes me time go through them all! Which is an excellent problem to have.

This February I would like you to write about your autism ‘ah-ha’ moment. This might not necessarily be the moment your child was diagnosed. This is the moment when you realize that your child REALLY is autistic. And it’s not going away.

I’ve had a few over the years. The first time happened on a carousel. The second time happened at Kindergarten Roundup. And most recently, our trip to see Elmo.

Watch below as I discuss the February Writing Challenge.

Please Note:

  • Include a 2-3 sentence bio with your submission (social channels and blog hyperlinked, please!)
  • Paste your post directly in the body of your e-mail. If a post has previously run, please also include the link to where it appears online.
  • Readers LOVE photos! Please include 3-4 high resolution photos and a minimum of one landscape size (horizontal) photo for the featured image. Please send the original photograph rather than Instagram image.
  • Please keep blog post under 900 words.

Honest pieces do the best on my site. Life ain’t easy. Parenting is hard. Kids are exhausting. This mama loves the truth!

Email your submission to findingcoopersvoice@gmail.com. I will contact you if your work is being considered for use.

Thanks!

Kate and Cooper

Finding Cooper’s Voice is a safe, humorous, caring and honest place where you can celebrate the unique challenges of parenting a special needs child. Because you’re never alone in the struggles you face. And once you find your people, your allies, your village….all the challenges and struggles will seem just a little bit easier. Welcome to our journey. You can also follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter.

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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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