My first exposure to a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder was over 15 years ago. After becoming involved with the family, I knew I had to help. I hoped for an opportunity to immerse myself and become involved in educating, advocating, and learning about the spectrum. The more I learned, lived and participated with this family. My years of community involvement and service, through various organizations that began with the Archdiocese of Miami Catholic School System, and The Autism Notebook would pave the way for my future, although at that time I did not know it.