Join us for a virtual event with Kate Swenson, author and creator of "Finding Cooper's Voice" blog
What Parents Need To Know About Siblings & Autism
July 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CST
Join Action Behavior Centers (ABC) for our upcoming no-cost webinar, “What Parents Need To Know About Siblings & Autism,” on Wednesday, July 30 at 12:00 p.m. CST. This family-focused conversation will be hosted by Mercedes Wood, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Clinical Director at ABC, and will feature special guest Kate Swenson, mom of four, author, and creator of the popular blog “Finding Cooper’s Voice.”
Together, they’ll explore how autism impacts the entire family and how parents can create meaningful memories for every child in the household.
“Sibling relationships might look different in families where a child has autism, but the love is just as strong.” – Kate Swenson
What you'll learn:
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How to support neurotypical siblings as they grow up alongside a brother or sister with autism |
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Real examples of what sibling bonding can look like when communication or play is different |
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Tools to answer big questions like “Why does my sibling act this way?” or “Will they ever talk?” |
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Simple ways to prioritize one-on-one time with every member of the family |
What Parents Need To Know About Siblings & Autism
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 30
🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. CST
📍 Location: Virtual event
Join Action Behavior Centers (ABC) for our upcoming no-cost webinar, “What Parents Need To Know About Siblings & Autism,” on Wednesday, July 30 at 12:00 p.m. CST. This family-focused conversation will be hosted by Mercedes Wood, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Clinical Director at ABC, and will feature special guest Kate Swenson, mom of four, author, and creator of the popular blog “Finding Cooper’s Voice.”
Together, they’ll explore how autism impacts the entire family and how parents can create meaningful memories for every child in the household.
“Sibling relationships might look different in families where a child has autism, but the love is just as strong.” – Kate Swenson
What you'll learn:
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How to support neurotypical siblings as they grow up alongside a brother or sister with autism |
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Real examples of what sibling bonding can look like when communication or play is different |
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Tools to answer big questions like “Why does my sibling act this way?” or “Will they ever talk?” |
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Simple ways to prioritize one-on-one time with every member of the family |
Meet Our Speakers

Mercedes Wood, BCBA
Clinical Director at Action Behavior Centers
Mercedes is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Clinical Director at Action Behavior Centers. She specializes in developing inclusive strategies that support parents and siblings of children with autism.
