Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

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Mar 08, 2025
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I saw them before they saw me.

Cautiously walking into the movie theater.

A mom. A son.

The boy was big. Taller than me. He had headphones on. His hands danced like my son.

He moved fast and slow getting the lay of the land.

I greeted her immediately. I knew she was here for my autism family event at the movie theater.

She was kind. She was looking for …

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