Hi! My name is Katie Lira-Luna and I am an avid writer who began blogging as a form of therapy to cope with my oldest son’s autism diagnosis. The Autism spectrum is a vast wonderland that is not easy to navigate alone, so I knew I needed to learn as much as I could as quickly as I could in order to best support my son and myself. Armed with knowledge and my own personal experiences in raising one child with autism, I was ready for when I was gifted another child on the spectrum 7 years later.
My goal is to share the wealth! I am a staunch advocate for my sons and the Autism community and I want my blog to serve as a platform for autism awareness so that it may pave the way for more empathy and acceptance. My hope is that my words can serve as a source of comfort, support for other autism families, and offer a bit of humor to lighten all our loads because we are all in this together. So, come along with me as I traverse through the world of Autism with my amazing sons, Nico and Max!
Head to the Menu and I welcome you into our “Home!” Happy reading!
What People Say
If you’ve met one person with Autism, you’ve met one person with Autism.
Dr. Stephen Shore
There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what he cannot do.
Dr. Temple Grandin
I like the wine and not the label.
David Rose (Schitt’s Creek)
Autism doesn’t come with an instruction guide. It comes with a family who never give up.
Kerry Magro
Stand up for and with those who may be standing alone. You’ll both reach new heights together!
Katie Lira-Luna
Patience, Love, and Hope with a Side of Autism and Fishies 