

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rochester Area Autism Association Presents Kate Swenson 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Rochester Area Autism Association in hosting parent and advocate Kate Swenson as she reflects back on her family's journey through an autism diagnosis, early intervention, and navigating a world not made for Cooper, and the emotional toll these processes can take on a family. 

In her talk, Kate will discuss the transformation she made as not only a parent, but as a person, and the support that parents need from professionals, family members, and those within their community to help their family adjust to this new chapter of life. This presentation will inspire, bring laughter and tears, and ultimately be a conversation starter for the listeners. 

Q &amp; A to follow the keynote talk. Questions can be emailed in advance to: director@rochesterautism.org or text 507-226-7037. Kate will be available following the Q &amp; A for book signing. Forever Boy and Autism Out Loud will be available at the talk. 

Event Details: 

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Mayo High School Auditorium-1420 11th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Enter through Door 1

🎟 Doors open at 4:30 PM

Get Tickets Here: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000000vNnYKIA0/events/vevt:87b1752c-e4a5-439b-a4d3-ff4f1480fb9a/home/story

Accessible seating is available upon request. If you or a member of your party have any accessibility needs, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a comfortable experience for you.

Kindly contact us at director@rochesterautism.org with any requests or questions.

About Kate Swenson:
Kate Swenson is a nationally recognized autism advocate, speaker, and the creator of the blog and social media platform Finding Cooper’s Voice, where she shares authentic insights into parenting a child with autism. She is the co-author of the bestselling book Autism Out Loud, a powerful and unfiltered collection of stories from autism parents that amplifies diverse experiences within the autism community. Through her writing, speaking, and advocacy work, Kate has built a supportive online community of hundreds of thousands of families and continues to use her voice to promote acceptance, inclusion, and hope.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-area-autism-association-presents-kate-swenson/200029728017107
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000000vNnYKIA0/events/vevt:87b1752c-e4a5-439b-a4d3-ff4f1480fb9a/home/story?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=rochester-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochester
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mayo High School
- **lat**: 44.003249148297
- **long**: -92.446603775024
- **full address**: Mayo High School, 1420 11th Ave SE,Rochester, Minnesota, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Finding Cooper's Voice (https://allevents.in/org/finding-coopers-voice/20200889)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mayo High School, 1420 11th Ave SE,Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Finding Cooper's Voice
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, parties, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Rochester Area Autism Association Presents Kate Swenson  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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