Autism Out Loud

Life with a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood

By: Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, Adrian Wood

Narrated by: Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, Adrian Wood

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism -- From the creators of Finding Cooper's Voice, What Color is Monday?, and Tales of an Educated Debutante

Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood and Carrie Cariello are from different parts of the country and backgrounds, but they were brought together by a singular experience: they are each a mother to a child with autism. Together they have shared laughter, tears, victories and the unconditional love that molds their lives.

Kate, Adrian and Carrie have children with very different autism profiles, and in Autism Out Loud they write about their unique experiences, providing a glimpse of what to expect on the autism journey and showing parents that they are not alone. Inside these pages you’ll find stories and lessons on a variety of topics, including:

• Diagnosis
• Caregiving
• Schooling and education
• Aging
• Siblings and Family
• Grief
• Community

Written with honesty and heart, the stories within these pages serve as a reminder that even amid the storms of life, there is always hope and beauty to be found. A tribute to the unparalleled love of mothers, this inspiring book illuminates the joys, challenges and everyday miracles of life on the spectrum.

I loved the entire book. What stood out to me the most was the anxiety chapter.

This is an amazing book for the parents that are starting to walk the autism path.

Excellent listen! Heartfelt!

The authors each read their own words and shared their family’s experience with autism. The book was at times deeply moving, hilarious, and incredibly honest. I really enjoyed it!

Wonderful touching story of motherhood

The honest story of these women gives hope for fellow parents of autistic children. A must read for everyone…

Incredible!

Just incredible. This books explores the life along autism from three different women. The beauty that is shared in the love and compassion for their children, husbands and themselves is inspiring. Highly recommend.

Autism Out Loud

Autism Out Loud brings together three mothers, each raising a child with a different autism profile, across a chronological arc from diagnosis to young adulthood. Hearing each author read her own words, thoughts, wishes, fears, worries, and victories vulnerably frames complicated, messy, fearless love in a way that feels both deeply personal and courageous. One of the book’s many strengths is in revealing how each family is impacted in similar yet drastically different ways, always coming back to the marriage between grief and love. That vulnerability doesn’t just invite empathy; it creates permission for others to speak honestly about what this life actually requires. For anyone close to someone on the spectrum, and for me, that is my remarkable niece, it offers something more useful than advice: a spotlight for recognition.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​