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Register now to reserve your spot for "What Parents Need To Know About Siblings & Autism" with our guest Kate Swenson

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

 

 

abc webinar logo
Register now to reserve your spot for "What Parents Need To Know About Siblings & Autism" with our guest Kate Swenson

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

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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.


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Kate Swenson
 
Parent, author, & autism advocate
 
Kate Swenson is the creator of “Finding Cooper's Voice” and author of the books “Forever Boy” and “Autism Out Loud.” She speaks regularly about autism, parenting, and motherhood. Her mission is to create a safe space for families of children with autism to come together and laugh, cry, and support each other.

This is a no-cost event, but space is limited—so secure your spot today!