When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of having the perfect family life—watching her boy play at little league games, walking him down the aisle. She hadn’t signed up for life as a mother raising a child with disability.   Kate experienced the grief of broken dreams, and then the pain, frustration, and exhaustion that comes with having to fight for your child in a world that is stacked against them. But through hard work, resilience, and personal growth, she eventually found acceptance—and ultimately joy. Because of Cooper, and autism, she became the person and the mother she was truly meant to be.   Now, Kate offers comfort and connection to parents of children with special needs through her blog and Facebook page, Finding Cooper’s Voice. In Forever Boy , she shares her inspiring journey through autism with honesty and compassion, offering solace