Louis is passionate about Autism advocacy and mental health awareness. He was diagnosed with Autism at a very early age. During his growing years, he went through problems like struggling at school academically and trouble interacting with other kids. Louis had a very tough high school life but overcame his difficulties while attending college and graduated with honors. He also received an award as the most outstanding student in his major of Office Information Technology. With this confidence, Louis worked many jobs and received recognitions for his hard work. These days, he advocates for mental health via his motivational speeches and his website. He is also closely associated with Shania Twain's organization for children with special needs called "Shania Kids Can." Louis has authored a book “It’s called Love is Too Hard: The Dating (Mis)Adventures of a Man With Autism” based on his personal experiences.

As an autism awareness advocate, what kind of steps are needed to promote awareness?L: I think more people with Autism should share their stories if they haven’t done so already. Different voices and different experiences help. More nonprofits with autism should be founded. More walks with autism should be held. More media attention on autism should be considered. More people with autism should have opportunities to speak on it.

What is the key message of your motivational speeches?L: Autism doesn’t stop from doing anything my heart desires. Autism doesn’t own me, I own it.

What challenges did you face during your school days? How did you motivate yourself to face those challenges?L: Reading comprehension skills. Got special education classes for it. Interacting with peers. Got therapy for it. Finding my worth. It was hard but kept believing in myself until I knew I found ways to know I was worth it in some way knowing my strengths and talents.

Who is your inspiration?L: Country Pop Singer Shania Twain

What are your other hobbies?L: Playing Pool, Dancing, Singing Karaoke, Writing

What is your favorite place to visit? What do you love about that place?L: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Shania Twain was born in Canada. The city of Toronto is very safe, clean, and the people are very nice. I made many connections there and many friends. I did a speech there and they were moved by it. Plus, many amazing tourist attractions. Some of those attractions include Hockey Hall of Fame, Royal Ontario Museum, and NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. I call it the Hollywood of Canada as celebrities shoot films and attend events there as I met Jaleel White at a Comic Con there.

What is your suggestion for families of children with disabilities to empower their children?L: Be the same kind of parent to them as you would to any other kid. Be tough but not too tough. They’ll develop better if you parent them that way. But keep in mind that every child with autism develops differently.

What tips/advice do you have for those in our community who want to overcome obstacles?L: Be motivated, be confident, have hope, and be willing to read stories from advocates like myself and others to show you that your hopes and dreams can be fulfilled.

Any special message for our community?L: When a teacher in my high school didn’t believe in me, a famous singer did. That’s what makes me the amazing man and advocate I am today. Now is your chance to see how amazing how you are as person no matter what or whom that takes to make it happen.