Autism Out Loud: Life With a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood

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In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism -- From the creators of Finding Cooper's Voice, What Color is Monday?, and Tales of an Educated Debutante

Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood and Carrie Cariello are from different parts of the country and backgrounds, but they were brought together by a singular experience: they are each a mother to a child with autism. Together they have shared laughter, tears, victories and the unconditional love that molds their lives.

Kate, Adrian and Carrie have children with very different autism profiles, and in Autism Out Loud they write about their unique experiences, providing a glimpse of what to expect on the autism journey and showing parents that they are not alone. Inside these pages you’ll find stories and lessons on a variety of topics, including:

• Diagnosis
• Caregiving
• Schooling and education
• Aging
• Siblings and Family
• Grief
• Community

Written with honesty and heart, the stories within these pages serve as a reminder that even amid the storms of life, there is always hope and beauty to be found. A tribute to the unparalleled love of mothers, this inspiring book illuminates the joys, challenges and everyday miracles of life on the spectrum.

Kate Swenson is the creator of the blog and Facebook page Finding Cooper’s Voice. She speaks regularly about autism, parenting, and motherhood, and is a contributor to TODAY Parents, The TODAY Show, and the Love What Matters blog. Her mission is to create a safe space for families of children and teens with special needs to come together and laugh, cry, and support each other. She lives in Minnesota with her family.

Carrie Cariello is the author of What Color Is Monday, Someone I’m With Has Autism, and Half My Sky. She has appeared on NBC Nightly News and given a TEDx talk and her essays have been featured on Huffington Post and the TODAY Show. She lives in New Hampshire.

Adrian Wood is the creator of the vlog Tales of an Educated Debutante. She had a PhD in Educational Research and contributes to Today Parents, The Today Show, and the Love What Matters blog. She lives in rural eastern North Carolina with her family.