August 16, 2019

His Big Brother

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This baby is so in love with his older brother.

He stares at him.

Follows him everywhere.

Wants to be right next to him.

Touches his things.

Giggles at his sounds.

Climbs on him.

He isn’t scared.

He doesn’t know he’s nonverbal.

Autism isn’t a thing to him.

This is his big brother. His amazing big brother.

And Cooper is doing unbelievable tolerating him.

10 months ago I was so scared. Tears of worry were shed. They are growing up together.

I can’t wait to see where this relationship ends up.

It’s pretty adorable already.

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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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