Love, Canyon: A Journey Beyond the Autism Label

One journey with autism, two perspectives. A mother-son duo team up to tell the true life tale of a sensitive young man named Canyon, who’s been diagnosed with autism. Canyon himself provides glimpses into his soft and intricate inner universe through his essays and short stories, while his mother, Ana Lora, recounts their shared life journey from Canyon’s birth until his coming of age as a young man. Together the two of them create a touching and entertaining memoir, depicting a life much bigger than an autism label-one that celebrates the deepest love and compassion each of us is capable of experiencing.

Praise for Love, Canyon: A Journey Beyond the Autism Label:

Canyon’s clear expression of his feelings helps to blow apart the concept that young people with autism find love and empathy impossible. At the same time, Ana Lora’s openness about her own struggles and successes as a parent provides inspiration for us all. -Oliver Cheney, President of Meristem (a school for young adults on the autism spectrum)

Love, Canyon: A Journey Beyond the Autism Label contains a beautiful and poignant portrayal of the rich inner life of a young man with autism, and his mother’s commitment to supporting his journey to adulthood with love, dignity, and acceptance. -Carol Curtin, PhD, Associate Professor of Family Medicine & Community Health @ University of Massachusetts Medical School

Written from a more spiritual perspective than most books of its type … and very refreshing. -Vikie Shanks, author of Unravelled, TED speaker, mentor, and mother of 7 (6 with autism)

The reader walks away with a sense of humanity, compassion, and hope. -Jenny Palmiotto, Psy. D., founder of Love & Autism