Kira is a filmmaker, musician, artist, and student of psychology. She is also on the autism spectrum and has been studying the biopsychosocial effects of this complex condition. She returns after a hiatus to the Symposium, bringing with her biological and holistic knowledge of how to identify and help those who struggle with autism.

She is an avid reader of fantasy and folk tales and has taught several workshops in screenwriting.

Kira is also a visual artist and loves imparting methods of creating beauty on kids. She believes there's a way to set up children for success with any project - all that is required is the right framework. She has taught in afterschool programs, preschools and summer camps. She has taught children acting and filmmaking through the San Francisco Film Society, and has been a lead instructor at various camps leading theater games (Creative Space in LA, Camp Edmo in Moraga, and Trackers in Marin).

Kira is a filmmaker, musician, artist, and student of psychology. She is also on the autism spectrum and has been studying the biopsychosocial effects of this complex condition. She returns after a hiatus to the Symposium, bringing with her biological and holistic knowledge of how to identify and help those who struggle with autism.

2019 Session 1

  1. Autism Updated: What It Is And How To Treat Symptoms
  2. Sensory Fun!

2017 Session 1

  1. Short Story Creation Workshop: Plant Deities & Forest Spirits